Lower power bills for thousands in GB after Electricity Act reforms
More than 17,000 Grand Bahama households and 1,500 small and medium-sized businesses are set to benefit from lower electricity costs following reforms to the Electricity Act
Taxi call-up for Arawak under discussion
TAXI operators could be incorporated into Arawak Cay’s redevelopment plans through a formal call-up system as the government seek discussions with industry representatives over transportation arrangements at the popular tourism hub.
Tariff fears trigger fisheries action team
The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources has established a special task force to address potential US tariffs on Bahamian seafood exports, as growing concerns mount over the impact it could have on the country’s lucrative spiny lobster industry.
Golden Yolk’s quality justifies price, says minister
AGRICULTURE and Marine Resources Minister Jomo Campbell yesterday defended the pricing and packaging of the government’s Golden Yolk eggs, arguing that the quality of the locally produced product more than justifies the cost over imported alternatives.
Fuel hedge keeps $21.7m in consumers’ pockets
Energy Minister Jobeth Coleby-Davis said Bahamas Power & Light's fuel hedging strategy has saved Bahamian consumers approximately $21.7m in just four months by shielding them from rising global oil prices.
‘$130m in savings’ thanks to water reduction programme, claims Minister
The Water & Sewerage Corporation is selling 60 percent more water than it did in 2012 while producing roughly the same volume, a transformation that has generated more than $130m in savings and reduced water losses by more than 16bn imperial gallons, it was claimed yesterday.
Woman convicted of murder despite boyfriend’s missing body
A WOMAN has been convicted of murdering her former boyfriend even though his body was never found, a verdict her attorney called unjust and legally troubling because prosecutors relied on a presumption of death while also arguing he died within a specific period.
Man gets bail after pointing gun at cop
A MAN was granted bail after he was accused of having a gun and making threats to kill near a numbers house on Prince Charles Drive last weekend.
CG Atlantic ordered to pay $10,000 costs
The Supreme Court has ruled that an insurer can be held liable for legal costs even when it is not a party to litigation, ordering CG Atlantic General Insurance to pay $10,000 after finding it effectively controlled a failed attempt to overturn a default judgment.
Minister: Bahamas ready for AI age
THE Bahamas is positioning itself to build a digitally and AI-literate workforce as artificial intelligence reshapes industries worldwide, with Labour Minister Pia Glover-Rolle outlining a strategy that combines skills training, regulatory safeguards and workforce development to ensure Bahamians benefit from AI.
GB regatta racing to return with help of govt $1.8m sailing funding
Grand Bahama's business community has welcomed the Government's plans to bring regatta racing back to the island but warned that accommodation shortages and air access challenges must be addressed if the event is to reach its full economic potential.
Travel & Leisure says Bahamasone of best places for home buying
THE Bahamas has been named one of the best places in the Caribbean to buy a home by Travel & Leisure, with Bahamian real estate broker Timothy Smith selected as one of only a handful of experts consulted for the publication’s assessment of the regional property market.
Lusca’s Morton Salts deal brings hope and sustainability
The union representing Morton Salt workers says a deal that once appeared headed for a crisis ending has instead opened a "new chapter" for Inagua after the company's sale to the Lusca Group was completed before a planned 75 percent workforce redundancy took effect.
Upgrades may cause additional power outages for NPI residents
New Providence residents may face additional planned power outages over the coming weeks as Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) and Bahamas Grid Company (BGC) complete the final phase of transmission and distribution upgrades designed to strengthen the island's electricity network.
Swapping desks for garden rows at community harvest
TWENTY Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) employees swapped their desks for garden rows as they joined a community harvest at the St James Road farm, marking another milestone in the bank’s five-year partnership with the Agricultural Development Organization (ADO) whom they presented a $15,000 donation.
