‘Sweeping modernisation’ promised by new head of public parks and beaches
THE Bahamas Public Parks and Beaches Authority is preparing a sweeping modernisation and beautification programme that will include park wardens, expanded surveillance systems, online permits and the restoration of at least five public parks every quarter, according to newly-appointed Executive Chairman.
Thompson: Nassau set for summer of power outages
NASSAU could see a summer filled with power outages, according to MP for East Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson.
Flight costs greatest challenge for conventions market, survey warns
High Caribbean airfares remain the biggest obstacle to growth in the meetings and conventions market, according to a new Atlantis Paradise Island survey that found 61 percent of planners and attendees view flight costs as their greatest booking challenge despite strong demand for business travel.
Financial evaluation stalls Beach Club offering
Royal Caribbean (Bahamas) president Philip Simon said the long-awaited public offering for the Royal Beach Club at Paradise Island has been pushed toward year-end so potential investors can evaluate financial results based on actual operating performance.
BALS president: Bahamas ready for geospatial spotlight
THE Bahamas Association of Land Surveyors (BALS) has restored its standing after resolving years of unpaid membership fees and regaining active participation in the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG), following a five-year period of dormancy.
Ferguson: Pay Lucayan workers what’s owed
Trade union leader Obie Ferguson renewed his call for the Government to settle outstanding wages and dues owed to former Lucayan Renewal Holdings employees, arguing that workers who "worked, served and sacrificed" should not have to wait any longer for money they are owed.
BPL blackout disrupts Rake ‘N’ Scrape festival
An island-wide blackout that struck Cat Island during the Labour Day weekend left vendors counting losses and disrupted one of the island's most important annual economic events, with one business owner describing the outage as a "tragic moment" for those who depend on the Rake and Scrape Festival to earn income.
Confederation backs NIB’s latest contribution and pension adjustments
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) is backing the National Insurance Board’s (NIB) latest contribution and pension adjustments and is encouraging businesses to review their systems to ensure compliance with the new requirements.
Carnival Cruise Line turns ship upgrades into community support
When a cruise ship enters dry dock for a scheduled refit, the items being replaced could simply be discarded. Carnival Cruise LIne has chosen a different path.
A day to ‘celebrate the journey that has been the Royal Beach Club’
The Royal Beach Club at Paradise Island marked Labour Day by opening its doors to contractors, vendors, community organisations and other partners whose support helped bring the development from concept to reality.
Tendering, Transparency and the Public Hospitals Authority
Most people judge a hospital by the doctors they meet, the nurses who care for them, or the treatment they receive in an emergency. But behind every functioning hospital is something far less visible — a quiet supply chain that keeps the entire healthcare system alive.
NIB: Ignore fake smart card messages
THE National Insurance Board (NIB) is warning Bahamians to remain vigilant of fraudulent text messages in circulation that claim recipients must renew their NIB Smart Card before June 2026 to maintain access to National Insurance and National Health Insurance (NHI) services.
BALS backs stronger surveying profession
THE Bahamas Association of Land Surveyors (BALS) is renewing its call for greater investment in local training and education programmes, arguing that The Bahamas can develop enough professionals to meet demand and reduce reliance on foreign surveyors.
Surveyors’ chief sees opportunities in tech
THE Bahamas has re-established its presence in the international surveying arena and secured new educational, professional and technological partnerships following a delegation’s participation in the 2026 Congress of the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) in Cape Town, South Africa, according to the Bahamas Association of Land Surveyors (BALS).
Power bills ‘five times’ more than regional average
Annual Bahamian household spending on electricity bills is “five times’ higher” than the Latin American and Caribbean average, a just-released Inter-American Development Bank (IDN) report has revealed, due to “structural generation and system inefficiencies”.
