Extra renovations for Junkanoo Beach
Senator Randy Rolle, who is spearheading the government’s Downtown Revitalisation Project said during his Senate contribution yesterday the renovations to Junkanoo Beach will include regular landscaping and maintenance service as well as improved waste management to ensure the area remains attractive for visitors.
Price comparison portal for breadbasket items to launch
Senator Barry Griffin, deputy chairman of the National Trade Committee revealed yesterday a price comparison portal will be launched by the end of July, allowing consumers to compare the cost of breadbasket items among retailers.
Senator: Verified tourism programme a ‘game-changer’
Senator Randy Rolle, who spearheads the downtown revitalisation efforts, said the verified vendor identification cards which will be issued next month to approved vendors will help set a "new standard" in the quality and safety of the country’s leading industry.
Upgrades on way for markets, says minister
UPGRADES to market sites are on the government agenda, including further improvements to Arawak Cay and Potter's Cay, according to Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources Jomo Campbell.
Big data analytics: Driving informed business decision-making
In today’s fast-paced, digitally-driven world, businesses are inundated with an overwhelming amount of data.
Shutdown possible warn gas retailers
GAS retailers are considering a shutdown after being disappointed that there was no margin increase included in the 2024/25 Budget.
Monthly bills for WSC as smart meters introduced
THE Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) is to switch to monthly billing with the introduction of smart meters, it was announced during the Budget debate.
Benchmark avoids qualified audit opinion for third year
A BISX-listed company’s top executive yesterday voiced delight it had avoided a “qualified opinion” on its annual financial results for a third consecutive year, saying: “Nobody wants that.”
Contractor chief: Chinese hospital labour likely 90%
THE Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday asserted that the ratio of Chinese labour employed on the $290m new hospital will be higher than the 80 percent cited in Parliament.
PM: We will not keep you ‘in dark’ on energy reform
THE Prime Minister yesterday pledged that further details on wide-ranging energy reforms will be revealed “as soon as the ink is dry”, promising that Bahamians will not be “left in the dark”.
PM: Tax dodging elite’s era is over
THE Prime Minister yesterday vowed that the days of The Bahamas serving as “a playground for the elite who....disobey the law and fail to pay their taxes” is over.
NY judge: ‘Give FTX’s $143m back to Bahamas’
A NEW York judge is being urged to return $143m seized by the US federal authorities to FTX’s Bahamian liquidators who have a “superior interest” to these assets.
ACTIVTRADES: On top once again
Apple once again became the world’s most valuable company on Wednesday, pushing Microsoft out of top spot. The plans around artificial intelligence (AI) that the company announced are apparently having an effect on investors. In their eyes, the iPhone manufacturer is ahead in the race for supremacy in the new technology.
Ex-ArawakX principals say ‘no further steps’ over BOB battle
The former directors of The Bahamas’ first-ever crowd-funding platform have pledged “to take no further steps” to advance their legal battle with Bank of The Bahamas under the terms of its full winding-up.
Alcohol smuggling claims ‘baseless and groundless’
Customs’ top official has slammed as “baseless and groundless nonsense” allegations that senior officials with the agency and Ministry of Finance were involved in an illicit alcohol smuggling racket.
