Businesses urged against exploitation in back-to-school shopping season
The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) is warning businesses against engaging in price gouging during the busy back-to-school shopping season, particularly as families look to take advantage of the VAT Holiday.
Bahamas Trade Commission participates in SME Management seminar in China
The Bahamas Trade Commission recently participated in the Seminar on SME Management for The Bahamas held in China from August 5th to 18th.
Data protection law to ‘modernise’ privacy
Public consultation has been launched for the draft Data Protection Bill, which is intended to replace the existing Data Protection (Privacy of Personal Information) Act, 2003
Dredging for Clifton LNG terminal starts this month
The government will begin dredging works for the country’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Clifton Pier before the end of the month, Energy and Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis confirmed yesterday.
‘Use St George’s Cay to solve Eleuthera power’
An Eleuthera resident questioned what “conditions” BPL would agree to in order for St George’s Cay Power Company (SGCPC) to act as a temporary solution to electricity woes.
Residents unhappy with BPL despite rebate
A 50 percent rebate on the base rate for the next billing cycle offered to residents of several Family Islands experiencing power woes isn’t satisfactory, according to some.
BPL to give 50% off rate for Family Island outages
Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) will give a 50 percent rebate on the base rate to residents in Eleuthera, Long Island, and Cat Island in the next billing cycle, as compensation for repeated power outages experienced this summer.
Welcome changes at North Eleuthera airport
RENOVATIONS at the North Eleuthera Airport have been welcomed, with phase two of the development launching this month.
Govt ‘favors livery drivers’ says union
THE government is “favouring the livery drivers”, according to the Bahamas Taxicab Union (BTCU) - after a statement by the Ministry of Energy and Transport that it has sought legal advice from the Office of the Attorney General.
Governor’s Harbour Airport renovations ‘near complete’
Governor’s Harbour Airport is nearing the end of a major terminal renovation, officials say, brushing off recent criticism and confirming that airside improvements will begin early next year.
140 construction jobs for $200m Exuma resort
A local construction company has announced it is preparing to hire more than 140 workers for the early construction phase of a $200m Exuma resort.
$30m loan from IDB to help Blue Economy
The Davis administration has signed a $30m loan agreement with the Inter-American Development Bank to support small and medium-sized businesses in the Blue Economy.
Govt: Report shows we're moving in right direction
The Office of The Prime Minister in a statement yesterday said the Fiscal Responsibility Council’s Annual Budget report demonstrates the country is “moving in the right direction” and they will not be “distracted” while on the path of fiscal consolidation and continued growth.
Air Canada resumes flights
Director of Aviation Kenneth Romer said Air Canada will resume flights to the country today after reaching a settlement with their union.
