PM: Bahamas' survival at stake over climate change
The Prime Minister has warned that The Bahamas will "not survive" unless it can become more resilient against, and better adapt to, the impact of climate change.
Low energy: Bahamas worst in Caribbean for renewables
Renewable energy providers yesterday voiced significant "doubts" that The Bahamas will meet its 2030 goals after this nation was found to have the lowest penetration in the Caribbean at just 2 percent.
Insurer doing 'everything to remedy' Cayman breaches
Bahamas First's top executive yesterday pledged it is doing "everything possible to remedy" its Cayman Islands' subsidiary's non-compliance with that territory's health insurance regulations due to a claims processing "backlog".
Recipients of welfare may face gaming ban
Gaming regulators are mulling measures to ban persons receiving welfare benefits as part of a package of reforms that would also eliminate discrimination against Bahamians playing in hotel casinos if approved.
FTX chief blasts Bahamas over 'closed legal system'
FTX's US chief yesterday blasted The Bahamas' "closed legal system" and argued his team will "find it difficult to protect our rights" due to challenges in gaining approval for their chosen UK KC to act before this nation's courts.
DEIDRE BASTIAN: Meet customers where they live
Marketing is no longer about making endless calls, or shaking hands while exchanging business cards.
Gov't blasted over 'feeble' GB water rate hike reply
The Opposition's finance spokesman yesterday blasted the Government for a "weak and feeble response" to the hike in water rates that will be imposed on Grand Bahama residents and businesses from next month.
Gaming discrimination end will 'go in both directions'
The Gaming Board's executive chairman yesterday indicated that casinos are open to Bahamians gaming at their resorts as the deputy prime minister conceded the separation from web shops is growing "thin".
DPM: Gaming reforms key to industry growth
THE Deputy Prime Minister yesterday said recommendations to upgrade The Bahamas' gaming laws will be assessed and consulted on over the "next several months" in a bid to enhance the sector's competitiveness.
Gaming Board agrees Turks regulatory cooperation deal
The Gaming Board yesterday signed an agreement with the Turks and Caicos Islands over the exchange of gaming information and services between the two.
DPM: Royal Caribbean being held to same standard as Atlantis, Baha Mar
The DEPUTY Prime Minister yesterday reiterated that Royal Caribbean's proposed $110m Paradise Island project must meet the same environmental standards as those imposed on Atlantis and Baha Mar.
Insurer 'pauses' expansion on EU blacklisting fall-out
A Bahamian insurer yesterday said it has been forced to "pause'" further Caribbean expansion ambitions, adding: "We cannot stress enough the importance of getting off these blacklists."
BISX fund 'back expanding' with $9m warehouse move
A BISX-listed real estate fund yesterday revealed it plans to invest up to $9m in developing its first New Providence warehouse and storage facility as it "gets back into expansion" again.
AML loses receiver bid over attorney's assets
An attorney and grandson of Sir Milo Butler has successfully fought-off a BISX-listed retail group's bid to appoint a receiver over his 25 percent interest in the family's trust.
Gaming regulator 'not here to police morality'
The Gaming Board's executive chairman yesterday hit out at discriminatory rules that bar Bahamians from gambling in hotel casinos, and said: "We're not here to police morality in The Bahamas."
