Burrows store bought for $2.5m and set for renovation by AML
A GROCERY story in Governor’s Harbour has been purchased by AML Foods Limited - and will be shutdown temporarily for renovations.
Call for PPP to help Abaco housing crisis
ABACO is suffering from a housing crisis, according to an Abaco township chairman, who has proposed a private-public partnership to help solve the post-Hurricane Dorian problem on the island.
Nine-month loss for Bahamas First
A local insurance company has seen an over $1m loss for the first nine months of 2024.
Trade diversification scheme to expand to Family Islands
The Bahamas Trade Commission intends to expand its National Trade Diversification Programme to Family Islands in 2025.
CIBC notches 11 percent income rise
A BISX-listed bank has reported a net income increase of 11 percent.
‘No doubt’ on victory over CCA in Baha Mar battle
CCA Construction Inc has obtained an order to lift the automatic Chapter 11 “stay” from the New Jersey Bankruptcy Court right after the Christmas holidays in a bid to join in with the appeal filing - even as the original Baha Mar developer said it had “no doubt” it would be victorious in the appeals court.
Closure and layoffs for Sawyer’s market
A Grand Bahama grocery store has announced a closure and layoffs ahead of the New Year.
Pintard outlines FNM’s plan for Grand Lucayan sale
THE FNM would seek to sell the Grand Lucayan to a proven investor if it gains office in the next election, said party leader Michael Pintard.
Ministry aims to complete ‘Hope City’ shelter in 2025
The Great Commission Ministries announced its 2025 goals are to continue its plans to “construct a 100-bed homeless shelter” and relaunch its social outreach programmes.
Tourism slowdown hits Commonwealth revenue
A BISX-listed brewery said its near three percent revenue decline is due to “demand slowdown” in the tourism sector.
Extra power for Harbour Island - but Eleuthera still hit by outages
AN EXTRA 1MW of rental generation has been installed on Harbour Island after repeated complaints of power outages throughout Eleuthera.
Pintard seeks probe over CCA payments
THE FNM is still calling for an investigation into the China Construction America’s alleged connection to the PLP administration.
Medics hope for ‘positive outcome’ over concerns
The Consultant Physician Staff Association is hoping for “a more positive outcome” after sharing concerns over the union’s outstanding issues with labour consultant Bernard Evans.
Port Lucaya marketplace ‘ghost town’ says vendor
The closure of the Grand Lucayan Resort, with only Lighthouse Point remaining operational, has left straw vendors at the Port Lucaya Marketplace grappling with dire economic challenges.
Resorts World Bimini sale bid behind minority owner’s back
Resorts World Bimini’s minority owner is alleging its Malaysian partner sought to sell the hotel behind its back after realising it could no longer “conceal” the improper dumping of multi-million liabilities on its books.
