Gov’t pledges to fix nurse appointments after protest
THE Bahamas Nurses Union (BNU) is demanding sweeping reforms at the Ministry of Health and Wellness, arguing that years-long delays in confirming worker appointments are harming its members’ finances, delaying career progress and worsening healthcare staffing shortages.
Partnership seeking to aid Abaco entrepreneurs
THE Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) has signed an agreement with the Abaco Chamber of Commerce that is designed to expand access to financing, business training and advisory services for entrepreneurs on that island.
Minister: BPL LNG switch to save consumers $100m
A Cabinet minister says plans to transition Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) baseload generation to liquefied natural gas (LNG) remains on schedule, asserting that the fuel switch will ultimately lower electricity generation costs by as much as $100m annually.
Chamber: Prolonged BPL outages inflict major costs
THE Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) says prolonged elecricity outages are inflicting significant financial costs and losses on businesses as it renewed calls for improvements to both energy and banking services.
Investigators progress probe into fatal Andros plane crash
The investigation into Friday's fatal North Andros plane crash has entered its evidence-gathering phase, with investigators examining the aircraft, its maintenance history, flight operations, weather conditions and air traffic services as Flamingo Air's operating certificate remains temporarily suspended.
PwC Bahamas partner named Caribbean chair
A Bahamian accountant has been named as Board chair for the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) network of Caribbean operations with effect from July 1, 2026.
‘Navigating crosswinds’: RF funds enjoy $30m expansion
A Bahamian investment bank yesterday revealed its mutual funds enjoyed $30m growth during the first five months of 2026 despite facing multiple “economic crosswinds” and a subdued first quarter in the local equities market.
‘Light at end of tunnel’: Resorts narrow gap to ‘25 by 8% points
Family Island resorts are “starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel”, a senior tourism executive disclosed yesterday, after they cut the early 25 percent year-over-year decline by around eight percentage points during the three months to end-May 2026.
$200m Exuma resort opponent attacks ‘salami-sliced’ approval
Family Island resorts are “starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel”, a senior tourism executive disclosed yesterday, after they cut the early 25 percent year-over-year decline by around eight percentage points during the three months to end-May 2026.
URCA cuts satellite levy after Elon Musk’s Starlink protests
The satellite communications provider owned and controlled by billionaire Elon Musk has persuaded Bahamian regulators to slash the original 5 percent turnover-based fee they planned to levy on the industry because it was too onerous.
Teachers get educated on tourism industry practices
The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has held its 21st annual Educators’ Internship initiative to help teachers better prepare their students for jobs and opportunities in this country’s largest industry recently.
Fuel retailers ‘nervous’ on new Mid East oil pressures
A Bahamian petroleum retailer yesterday warned motorists may not enjoy the recent reduction in gasoline prices for long following the renewed eruption of conflict and tensions in the Middle East.
Family Island resorts disclose mixed Independence outlook
Family Islands yesterday revealed a mixed oulook as as Bahamians prepare to celebrate the country’s 53rd Independence, with some enjoying full occupancy driven by international visitors and others revealing bookings are down and plans to close earlier than usual.
Boating fee reform impact not fully known until Xmas
THE full impact of the Government’s boating fee reforms will not become clear until the Christmas season, as one marina operator yesterday asserted that only then will the industry know how many long-standing visitors have been permanently lost to rival destinations.
Cat Island sees ‘surge’ in tourism activities
A Cat Island resort owner yesterday said the island is enjoying a “surge” in economic activity and tourism, with his property fully booked for the Independence Day weekend.
