Amazon threat looms for ‘luxury’ jewellery retail
Amazon’s ‘free delivery’ service to this nation is posing an increased threat to local businesses by providing “affordable” alternatives to Bahamian-made brands.
Carnival hires ex-Atlantis executive as GB port guest experience chief
Carnival Corporation has hired a former Atlantis employee as senior guest experience manager for its new Grand Bahama cruise port destination, Celebration Key.
Auto dealer confirms portfolio’s expansion
A Bahamian auto dealer yesterday confirmed the expansion of its brand portfolio through the exclusive MG distributorship for The Bahamas.
Auto dealer in $500k investment despite ‘saturation’ concerns
A Bahamian auto dealer yesterday revealed it will invest up to $500,000 in a new showroom and create “at least” five jobs for its newly-acquired Chinese brand despite “market saturation” concerns.
Union chairman backs Vybz Kartel opposition
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) chairman yesterday backed the United Artist Bahamas Union’s (UABU) vocal opposition to dancehall artist, Vybz Kartel, staging a concert in The Bahamas.
Consumer watchdog’s ‘huge’ three-fold complaints surge
The Bahamas’ consumer protection watchdog saw a “huge” three-fold increase in complaints against businesses for the 2024 full-year, its chairman revealed yesterday.
Bahamas behind region in economy performance
The “sluggish” Bahamian economy’s growth under-performed its regional rivals by five percentage points over the decade to 2023 due largely to declining productivity and lack of “technological progress”.
Chamber chief looks to younger generation as she steps down
Abaco’s Chamber of Commerce president is stepping down with the hope that the younger generation will bring new ideas, and stronger teamwork to continue representing the island’s business community.
PDC opens new office as it expands services
AN accounting services firm is starting the year by announcing expansions for both its services and locations.
Tourism ministry celebrates awards
A HOST of awards marked the end of the year for the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation.
Union to fight against Vybz Kartel concert
The United Artist Bahamas Union plans to “push back by any means necessary under the law” against the approval of the Vybz Kartel concert set to happen at Fort Charlotte, citing the Jamaican Dancehall artist’s criminal background - despite his 2011 murder conviction having been overturned.
CCA says Supreme Court ruling in Baha Mar case ‘deeply flawed’
CSCEC Bahamas Ltd. (CSCECB), CCA Bahamas Ltd. (CCAB), and CCA Construction, Inc. (CCA) filed the opening brief in their appeal of the trial court’s decision with the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court seeking the reversal of the “deeply flawed decision” to award Sarkis Izmirlian, Baha Mar’s original developer $1.6bn in damages for fraud.
Silver Airways files for bankruptcy - but move ‘will not affect airlift’
Silver Airways has filed for bankruptcy in US courts but the government’s aviation chief says proceedings not expected to have adverse impact on local airlift.
Brittania finalises acquisition of Deltec private client banking
Deltec Bank and Trust has officially completed the sale of its private client banking and fiduciary business to Brittania Bank.
‘Positive’ year ahead starting with Routes America event
This year should be a “positive” one, says the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board’s (NPIPB) chief executive - with the board preparing to host Routes America and explore new projects.
