DELVIN MAJOR: We are all responsible on aviation safety reporting
In aviation, safety is achieved not only by regulation and technology, but by awareness, transparency and communication. Every near-miss, every oversight, every procedural deviation - these are early warning signs. They are not just mistakes; they are opportunities to prevent future accidents.
Partnership unveiled over Canada hot sauce launch
The Bahamas is seeking to boost its agriculture exports through a partnership that is launching Bahamian Heat Hot Sauce in Canada.
PM: Salary review not delayed over financing
The Prime Minister last night denied that completion of the civil service salary review was delayed by funding constraints as he instead blamed the scale and complexity of the task.
Union ‘going to do something’ over staff grievances at BAIC
A trade union says it is plotting its next move with grievances over the alleged non-payment of salary increments for Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) staff yet to be addressed.
PM cancels union meeting over ‘national strike’ threat
The Prime Minister yesterday cancelled today’s follow-up meeting over the public sector salary review after a union leader threatened “a national strike” unless their pay demands were met.
Downtown fears linger over Royal Caribbean’s PI project
Retailers and straw vendors still fear “downtown is going to die” as a result of Royal Caribbean’s Paradise Island beach club despite assurances it will generate more business for all.
Orlando hospitality group teams with Capo in Bimini development
An Orlando-headquartered hospitality group has teamed with Gerardo Capo’s RAV Bahamas to invest in the latter’s Banyan Tree Bimini Resort & Residences project on Rockwell Island.
LETTER: Stronger quality protection more important medicine than tariffs
I read with great interest your recent article, ‘Bahamas’ double-edged sword over medications’, which featured comments from Dr Marvin Smith and Dr Duane Sands. While Dr Smith raised valid points regarding the potential impact of the Trump administration’s pharmaceutical tariffs on drug costs and availability, I would like to offer a broader perspective on how these dynamics affect the Bahamian market.
Bond Taino bridge call on Port’s ‘less than stellar’ upkeep
A prominent attorney is calling for the Grand Bahama Port Authority and its affiliates to guarantee the Taino Beach bridge’s rebuilding by posting a bond due to their “less than stellar” upkeep of Freeport.
Governor: Bahamians fully covered on banking failures
The Central Bank’s governor says planned legal reforms will boost Bahamian consumer confidence that they will receive “swift payouts of all insured deposits” should their bank collapse into insolvency.
NAD ‘hoisted by own petard’ over political firestorm lease
Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) violated its duty to deal “in good faith” with a prominent businesswoman over renewing a restaurant lease formerly embroiled in a political firestorm.
Grid operator targeting staff quadruple to 150 in two years
The company formed to overhaul New Providence’s energy grid is aiming to ramp up to a 150-strong workforce within the next two years as it bids to construct its headquarters complex by 2027.
Abaco port’s work launch to end ‘over-shadowing threat’
An ex-Abaco Chamber of Commerce chief is hailing as “about bloody time” today’s promised start on upgrades to Marsh Harbour’s port given the “threat over-shadowing our existence”.
Ex-FBI informant: ‘My legacy stands’ despite $19.2m fines
An ex-FBI informant is asserting "my legacy stands" despite being hit with a combined $19.155m in sanctions, interest and relinquished profits over his former Bahamian broker/dealer's activities.
