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‘Forensic analysis’ underwayon PHA’s overtime pay woe

A Cabinet minister yesterday confirmed that December overtime payments owed to Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) nurses and others working in Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) facilities have been paid while attributed the delay to a technical budgeting issue that is now under forensic analysis.

Investors joining Bahamian law firm as $2m dispute defendants

A Bahamian law firm has persuaded the Supreme Court to add two foreign investors as co-defendants in its ongoing $2m dispute with one of the principals behind the proposed Long Island cruise port.

Pintard: Marketplace’s $1.9m loan guarantee simply ‘mind boggling’

The Opposition’s leader yesterday urged the Government to release the “business case” for the proposed Afro-Caribbean Marketplace while accusing it of misleading Bahamians about the progress made in acquiring Freeport’s International Bazaar.

$20m renewable energy deal hailed as ‘very much needed’

The North Andros Chamber of Commerce president yesterday said a $20m renewable energy deal could finally provide long-awaited stability for the island’s economy after years of unreliable, expensive power that has hurt businesses and households alike.

Bahamas protecting ‘five slices of pizza’ over growth to 20-30

Grand Bahama’s Chamber of Commerce president says this nation must shed its protectionist Immigration mentality if the economy and major foreign direct investment (FDI) projects are to flourish, as he warned: “The reality is we are penny wise and pound foolish.”

DPM hails American’s Bimini launch as airport 60% finished

THE deputy prime minister has hailed the launch of American Airlines’ service between Miami and Bimini as a significant boost for the island’s stopover tourism industry and residents alike.

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Gomez vows to 'hold' Baha Mar to construction halt pledge

A former Cabinet minster is pledging to “hold” Baha Mar to its undertaking after construction work related to the $700m resort expansion launched despite an active and ongoing challenge to the project’s planning approvals.

DEREK SMITH: Taking on clients is first test of credibility and reputation

The connection between client onboarding and reputation is often under-estimated.

Prime Minister: Bahamas must not be swept away in AI ‘tsunami’

The Prime Minister says artificial intelligence (AI) can lower barriers to entry, expand opportunity and reshape small economies such as The Bahamas.

GB Power seeks to close sale ‘as soon as possible’

The Prime Minister has pledged his administration is working to resolve work permit challenges and other woes threatening Grand Bahama Shipyard’s projected expansion.

DPM Chester Cooper: Boating fees update ‘in due course’

The deputy prime minister has promised an update on potential reforms to the new and increased boating fees will be provided “in due course” with the MInistry of Finance and Ministry of Transport heading talks with the private sector.

Don’t ‘blindly rely’ on AI

A Bahamian banker says the industry cannot “blindly rely upon” artificial intelligence (AI) and instead must use it wisely to drive efficiency and productivity.

Downtown benefits from taking a ‘bite out of Bay’

The Tourism Development Corporation says downtown Nassau was transformed into a celebration of food and culture through the return of its Bites on Bay festival on Saturday, February 7.

Governance reformer: Fighting corruption will cut cost of living

Governance reformers yesterday argued that fully implementing and resourcing anti-corruption measures will help ease The Bahamas’ cost of living pressures after this nation slipped one place in Transparency International’s annual Corruption Perceptions Index.

Bahamian realtor unveils its ‘Circle of Excellence’

A Bahamian realtor has unveiled its 2025 Circle of Excellence winner to honour agents and teams who show outstanding performance and commitment.