$200m Exuma resort project facing fresh legal challenge
THE chief opponent of the $200m Rosewood Exuma project has launched a second legal challenge over whether the project’s key environmental approval could be “revived” after it expired.
Vendors state: ‘Best days of Junkanoo Beach ahead of us’
VENDORS yesterday asserted that “the best days of Junkanoo Beach are ahead of us” as they voiced optimism that the Ministry of Tourism’s push for greater collaboration will produce “a triple win” for the downtown Nassau destination.
Baha Mar: 80-90% occupancy to beat 'softer summer' trends
BAHA Mar yesterday revealed it is on target to beat “historical trends” through July and August occupancies “in the high 80 to low 90 percent” range even as Bahamian aviation operators battle to emerge “unscathed” from high and volatile fuel prices.
Reward excellence to retain your top talents
IN today's competitive business environment, companies can no longer afford to take their highest-performing employees for granted.
Customers vent at BPL as electricity bills spike
GROWING numbers of Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) customers yesterday challenged the sharp increase in their July electricity bills as they endure increasingly unreliable service that is causing outages.
Businesses urged to reform disaster management plans
BAHAMIAN and Caribbean businesses have been urged to swiftly reform their disaster risk management approach to cope with the potentially devastating impact of ever-stronger hurricanes.
Bahamas to head Caribbean insurance regulators group
THE Bahamas’ top insurance supervisor has been elected to serve as president of the Caribbean region’s association of regulators for the industry.
Hotel union ‘gung ho’ to exit Freeport’s Bazaar
THE Bahamas Hotel, Catering and Allied Workers Union’s (BHCAWU) president yesterday affirmed it is “gung ho” to exit its ownership interest in Freeport’s International Bazaar and “close the chapter” on 20-plus years of financial losses.
Up to 20% bank fee rises show ‘only half the story’
A SENIOR Bahamian banker yesterday asserted the Central Bank’s semi-annual survey of commercial bank fees is “telling only half the story” after the latest report revealed some customer categories suffered 20 percent-plus increases during the 2025 second half.
Second IHOP outlet creates 66 new jobs via $3 million investment
A BAHAMIAN restaurant franchise yesterday disclosed its has created 66 new jobs, taking its workforce to 300 staff, through the $2.5m to $3m investment in its just-opened second IHOP outlet on Carmichael Road.
‘Take bull by horns’ on security firm upgrades
A BAHAMIAN security provider is backing the Government’s bid to “take the bull by the horns” and crack down on rogue providers with this nation “lagging behind” Caribbean rivals on industry regulation, standards and service quality.
Bahamas must compete by 'being who we say we are'
TRUST is a currency in shorter supply than ever. Survey after global survey shows that consumers, particularly younger ones, view corporate messaging with deep suspicion. They have been promised too much, sold too aggressively and disappointed too often. For Bahamian businesses, this scepticism is both a hurdle and an opening.
School uniform supplier pledges no price hikes
A SCHOOL uniform supplier yesterday pledged that parents will not face higher prices this summer despite mounting shipping costs and global supply chain disruptions linked to increased fuel prices and Middle East tensions.
Contractors chief hails digitised approval plan
THE Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday said the Government’s plan to digitise building approvals could eliminate years of frustration caused by applications being routed through Nassau.
Vendors blame promotion woe for Straw Market's challenges
A lack of promotion - not cruise passengers - is hurting Bay Street straw market vendors, according to the Straw Businesspersons Society, which argued that many visitors never learn it is just steps from Nassau Cruise Port.
