Freeport Container Port celebrates 25th anniversary
The Freeport Container Port reached a major milestone this summer, celebrating 25 years in operation on Grand Bahama.
Environment specialists sign up to roles at Lighthouse Point
Disney Cruise line (DCL) has recruited more Bahamians to fill positions for its Eleuthera Lighthouse Point project.
Lyford Cay residents call for halt to condominium plan
Lyford Cay residents say a nine-storey quartet of condominiums “must be stopped” from being developed behind their gated enclave.
Tourism ministry launches series of marketing missions
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments, and Aviation will launch a series of global sales and marketing missions running until May next year, beginning in Florida and New York next month. Missions are planned for the US, Latin America, Canada, United Kingdom and Europe.
35 percent revenue rise for insurance firm Colina
The Bahamas’ largest life and health insurer has posted a 35 percent increase in premium revenues for the past six months ending in June.
Real estate expected to attract more staff
A real estate expert is predicting an average of 12.5 percent annual growth in real estate professionals entering the business over the next five years.
CBS signs up to software designed by Bahamians
A software development company has built a custom payroll system for CBS Bahamas.
Marina association announces Charter Yacht Show for February
THE Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) has announced a Charter Yacht Show for February next year, held in conjunction with the International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA).
Port Authority ‘open for talks’ with Del Zottos
The Grand Bahamas Port Authority (GBPA) is “open” for discussions with the Del Zotto family on the closure of their various interests in Grand Bahama.
Entrepreneur to launch haircare line in 2023
A female Bahamian entrepreneur in St Louis is launching in The Bahamas and looking for seven-figure growth in 2023.
Bahamians ‘may not be able to take advantage of lending’
The Clearing Bank Association’s (CBA) chairman is not sure Bahamians will be able to take advantage of the new relaxed lending policies handed down by the Central Bank.
Diesel price cut thanks to wholesaler not govt
The Bahamas Petroleum Dealers Association’s (BPDA) said that the price of diesel coming down is more to do about the wholesaler working behind the scenes than it is the government lowering taxes on gas and diesel.
Jibrilu: Bahamas ‘top of the rebound curve’
THE incoming CEO of the Nassau/Paradise Island Promotion Board says The Bahamas is at the “top of the rebound curve” in terms of tourism led growth.
Exuma eco-resort strives to overcome supply delays
A $100m eco-resort in Exuma is set to start construction in October once their Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is approved.
‘Eleuthera in desperate need for major fixes’
AN Eleuthera businessman says there are “a lot of concerns” on the island and keeping the electricity on is chief among them.
