DPM slams ‘cynical’ tourism assertions
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday hit out at the “troubling wave of dismissive and cynical comments” about new tourism projects and concerns that stopover visitors are declining.
DPM blasts ‘fool’s errand’ of video’s crime warning
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday accused the producers of a widely-circulated video warning tourists not to visit The Bahamas due to high crime levels of “biting the hand that feeds you”.
Minnis: Ex-CCA chief’s special envoy status is ‘very troubling’
An ex- Prime Minister yesterday argued it was “very troubling” that a China Construction America (CCA) executive who played a key role in the Baha Mar dispute has been made a “special envoy” for The Bahamas.
Bahamian group teams for insolvency seminar
A specialist insolvency body is teaming with a Bahamian group to stage a December 10 seminar for corporate restructuring and bankruptcy specialists at Baha Mar.
‘The first step’: Loan requests rebound to pre-COVID volume
Restoring credit applications to pre-COVID volumes is just “the first step” to reversing the $500m pandemic-driven cut in the Bahamian commercial banking industry’s loan book, a senior executive said yesterday.
Gov’t urged: ‘Come clean’ on $133.4m spending hike
The Opposition’s finance spokesman yesterday demanded that “the Government must come clean” over the $133.4m spending jump that drove a near ten-fold deficit surge for the two months to August.
‘Nonsensical’ for CCA to declare bankruptcy
A key Sarkis Izmirlian ally yesterday reiterated it would be “nonsensical” and “ground breaking” for Baha Mar’s contractor and its affiliates to declare bankruptcy as protection against his $1.642bn damages award.
Abaco resort concern over slower bookings
An Abaco resort yesterday voiced concern over slower forward bookings even though revenues year-to-date are up 7 percent on a record-breaking 2023.
Bay Street taxi fight ‘not armed robbery’
Bahamian businesses yesterday called for a greater police presence in commercial areas ahead of the upcoming season after a visitor suffered “minor injuries” in a dispute with a taxi driver.
NAD unveils plans for up to $8.5m solar build-out
Lynden Pindling International Airport’s (LPIA) operator will tomorrow unveil plans to invest up to $8.5m in a solar energy project it hopes to start constructing by fall 2025.
Travel event set to showcase Bahamas’ ‘frontrunner’ status
The Ministry of Tourism’s director-general is leading the Bahamian delegation at a three-day global travel trade show in London that is due to end tomorrow.
American mega resorts owner in negotiations to buy Atlantis
The multi-billion dollar owner of iconic Las Vegas mega resorts such as Caesars Palace, MGM Grand and the Venetian is exploring a deal for Paradise Island's Atlantis resort.
Energy forum to promote renewables and reforms
A Cabinet minister yesterday announced that The Bahamas will host an energy forum in a bid to promote energy efficiency and support the increased use of renewable sources.
Pintard: Liveable wage will grow Bahamas middle class
The Opposition’s leader yesterday said implementing an as-yet undefined and undetermined liveable wage could help more Bahamians gain middle class status.
Entrepreneur launches platform to manage customer relationship
A Bahamian entrepreneur yesterday said he has launched a customer relationship management platform targeting especially micro, small and medium-sized businesses in the Bahamian market.
