American Airlines set to grow Bahamas winter flights 18%
American Airlines yesterday confirmed it will launch three weekly flights to Bimini from Miami International Airport in mid-February 2026 to coincide with the peak winter tourism season.
Bahamasair terminates pilot at centre of Abaco falling out
Bahamasair yesterday said it has dismissed a senior pilot following an internal probe into a cockpit dispute with a co-pilot that temporarily grounded a flight in Marsh Harbour and disrupted operations.
Bahamasair operating with just 50% of turbo prop fleet
Bahamasair has been operating with just 50 percent of its ATR turbo-prop fleet since mid-August after its most recently-acquired aircraft joined others in maintenance, it was revealed yesterday.
BPL to phase-out rentals on Eleuthera by June ‘26
Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) is aiming to phase-out rental generation on mainland Eleuthera by June 2026 as an Opposition election candidate said a recent discount “does not scratch the surface”.
Developer eyes second $500m project approval in 6-7 months
The developer behind the $200m Rosewood Exuma project is hoping to receive environmental approvals for its second $500m project within six to seven months.
AML Foods holds to $250m sales target despite blaze
Top AML Foods executives have pledged that the mid-April 2025 blaze which destroyed two stores “will not define us” with the company holding to its target of hitting $250m in annual sales by 2030.
‘It was a complete slam dunk case’
A charter operator branded a judge’s refusal to halt the release of a foreign vessel, which he helped apprehend for alleged fisheries violations, “unfortunate” and blasted: “This was a complete slam dunk case.”
Atlantis plans to build $10m PI School
Atlantis’s bid to construct a $10m school on Paradise Island has been hailed by other developers and realtors alike for “feeding into the renaissance” of the destination and boosting its competitiveness.
DEREK SMITH: Ethical leadership critical to sustaining top performance
The leadership conversation is shifting, especially here in The Bahamas.
Strong Bahamian presence at top wealth planning event
The Bahamas established a strong presence as the presenting sponsor at a major wealth planning conference held from September 3-5 in Mexico City.
Bahamas ‘not sitting on our hands’ over air arrivals fall
The Bahamas is “not sitting on our hands” over the 1.3 percent first-half decline in air arrivals, the deputy prime minister is asserting, as he voiced “cautious optimism” for the 2025 fourth quarter.
PM and Opposition spar over economy
The Prime Minister yesterday hailed the second phase of VAR cuts as “easing pressure on households who need it most” while the Opposition blasted the Government’s silence on two key fiscal issues.
American to launch early 2026 services to Bimini
American Airlines is set to launch three weekly flights to Bimini from its Miami hub in mid-February, marking a significant boost for direct connectivity during the peak winter tourism season.
Minister: Gov’t ‘most concerned’ on adequate insurance capacity
A Cabinet minister says the government is “most concerned” that The Bahamas retains enough insurance capacity to provide homeowners and businesses with hurricane protection that is affordable and accessible.
Insurance regulator teams with UB to finalise course
The Insurance Commission is working with the University of The Bahamas to finalise a course that “will strengthen the university’s curriculum in financial services education”.
