Donte Coastal Athletic Association Institutional Scholar-Athlete of Year
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Donte Armbrister who received the Coastal Athletic Association 2024-2025 Institutional Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award for men’s tennis.
Judicial review called for over Exuma resort development
An Exuma developer has filed for a judicial review in the Supreme Court against the Department of Environmental Planning and Protection (DEPP), challenging its decision to approve a controversial neighbouring resort development.
Gov’t accused of ‘selling passports’ to Dominican fisherman
The opposition is calling for an investigation into poacher’s collaboration with Bahamians as one fisherman accuses the government of selling passports and “our sovereignty”, further encouraging poaching.
Anger at $100 registration fee for liquor store owners
LIQUOR store owners are angry at having to pay a $100 registration fee as a crackdown on their over-saturation in the country - effective September 1- is enforced.
Trade Commission eyes Chinese e-commerce as new frontier for Bahamian exports
Bahamian businesses could soon gain access to a consumer market of 1.4 bn people as the Bahamas Trade Commission moves to connect local vendors with China’s booming e-commerce platforms.
Opposition: Davis hiding nearly $500m debt
Opposition blasts Davis administration over ‘secret loans’ and nearly $500 m in new debt.
Financial blows 'stop business owners buying safety and surveillance equipment'
Financial blows have prevented business owners from investing in safety and surveillance equipment, according to one alarm system service provider.
Cat Island load shedding ended after two weeks, says BPL
Bahamas Power and Light Company announced yesterday that rotational load shedding on Cat Island has ended after more than two weeks.
Chamber backs Exuma resort boom: ‘Get ready to grow’ local businesses told
The Exuma Chamber of Commerce is throwing its full support behind a wave of luxury resort developments on the island, with president Ehren Hanna urging local businesses to prepare for growth as more than 1,500 jobs and expanded economic opportunities are expected.
‘Complete revamp’ of OSH standards promised by Labour Minister
The Labour Minister has pledged to “completely revamp” Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards in The Bahamas adding that a public consultation will be held soon.
Darville: Groundbreaking for $267m specialty hospital ‘very soon'
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said groundbreaking for the $267m specialty hospital will take place “very soon,” as the government finalizes loan arrangements and moves ahead with site preparations.
$200m Exuma resort plan slammed as ‘catastrophic’ for environment
A LOCAL environmental advocate has denounced the government’s approval of the $200m Rosewood Exuma development on Sampson Cay as a “catastrophic” blow to the island’s fragile ecosystem.
Poachers top concern for fishing industry
Fishermen were “spared” with the passing of Hurricane Erin, and poachers remain top concerns for the industry, says Keith Carroll, the National Fisheries Association’s (NFA) president.
‘Livery drivers also have mouths to feed’
A taxi and tour operator argued that taxi drivers must provide better service while defending livery drivers’ right to earn a living as well.
CPC eyes vendor verification system to boost consumer confidence
Senator Randy Rolle, Chairman of the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC), says the agency is exploring the introduction of a vendor verification system aimed at strengthening consumer confidence and ensuring safer transactions, particularly for tourists and online shoppers.
