‘Fruitful exchange’ on VAT exempt concerns
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the Government had “a very fruitful exchange” with food merchants to address the challenges posed by eliminating VAT on uncooked foods while pledging that Bahamians will see relief from the April 1 target date as promised.
Rosewood Exuma parties battle over ‘safe and navigable’ shipping channel
The warring parties battling over the $200m Rosewood Exuma development have supplied conflicting evidence over whether the shipping channel that will be used to supply the project with fuel and other key commodities is “safe and navigable”.
Minister: ‘Gov’t can’t be broke’ and rejects $242m arrears fear
A Cabinet minister said the near-doubling of the Government’s year-end payment arrears to $242m at 2025’s close does not signal it is in financial trouble as he dismissed the Opposition’s concerns.
‘Bloodbath’ fears overauto market saturation Body
The Bahamian auto market could suffer “a bloodbath” starting as early as the 2026 second half, a dealer warned yesterday, as he and others voiced concerns about the industry “hitting saturation point”.
Bahamian realtors make mark with 12K-strong global brand
Bahamian realtors were recognised as some of the top performers among the Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate franchise’s 12,000-strong worldwide broker and agent workforce in 2025.
Ginn sale halt order ‘small speed bump’
The developer behind an ambitious $6.5bn proposal for the former Ginn project yesterday branded the Supreme Court Order affirming the Government’s “undertaking” not to proceed with selling 59 percent of that property as “a small speed bump”, while asserting that a rival ownership claimant “doesn’t have a leg to stand on”.
Tropical Gyros chief: Employment law not matching the reality
A Bahamian restaurant entrepreneur yesterday argued this nation’s employment laws and regulations fail to match the realities businesses face in dealing with disruptive and non-performing staff after the Industrial Tribunal ordered him to pay $3,822 to an ex-employee fired for violating the company’s recipes.
PM touts VAT elimination ‘solution’ but no specifics
The Prime Minister last night said talks with major food retailers had found “a solution” to the industry’s fears over the imminent VAT rules change for uncooked foods although he provided no details on what has been agreed.
Rosewood Exuma battle ‘drones’ on over construction gear arrival
The $200m Rosewood Exuma developer and its leading opponent yesterday renewed battle over Monday’s delivery of construction-related materials and equipment to the project site on Sampson Cay.
Bimini marina’s ‘very scary zeroes’ for May
Room bookings for the traditional May start of The Bahamas’ summer boating season are “in the zeroes”, a Bimini marina operator revealed yesterday, backing concerns voiced by a government senator who is bidding to become the island’s MP.
National Export Strategy in consultation go-ahead
The Bahamas is moving to develop its first National Export Strategy, the Trade Commission’s chairman said yesterday, with Cabinet approving a consultation document that will guide an initiative aimed at increasing this nation’s international competitiveness.
PM reassures on BPL bills amid oil price hike
The Prime Minister yesterday sought to reassure that Bahamian households will not see an increase in their electricity bills despite the sharp surge in global oil prices sparked by the Middle East conflict.
FNM candidate’s firm must pay $3.2k in ‘Birthday Club’ dispute
A Free National Movement (FNM) general election candidate and her dental care business have been ordered to pay a former employee $3,219 for wrongful and unfair dismissal related to a dispute over joining the company’s “Birthday Club”.
Briland operator: Meddling hits $700k tax debt pay-off
A Briland tourism operator is alleging that interference by its estranged former US business partner has left it struggling to generate sufficient revenues to survive and pay-off more than $700,000 in unpaid tax arrears owed to the Department of Inland Revenue.
Top hotels targeting up to 10% revenue rise through Easter
Major resorts are forecasting a 5-10 percent year-over-year revenue increase for Easter and the remainder of the peak winter tourism season, it was revealed yesterday, amid optimism The Bahamas will “find a way through” the fall-out from the Middle East conflict.
