Top court rejects ex-BEST chief in gas station seizure
The highest court in the Bahamian judicial system has declined to grant a former top environmental regulator permission for a last-ditch appeal against his ex-Shirley Street gas station’s seizure.
Cruise port’s $26m expansion to add 350 jobs by early 2026
Nassau Cruise Port will create 350 new jobs by the 2026 first quarter through the completion of its $26m mega yacht, pool and “signature restaurant” expansion projects, it was revealed yesterday.
Bahamian financial provider launches Abaco expansion
A Bahamian financial services provider has opened a new office in Abaco that will serve as its “hub for the northern Bahamas”.
Atlantis plans $135m investment in Cove
Atlantis plans to invest around $135m over the next three years in a near-total overhaul of its Cove resort despite a modest fall in revenue per available room (RevPAR), it was revealed yesterday.
‘Pull out all stops’ on local vacation rental ownership
The Government was yesterday urged to “pull out all the stops” for Bahamian ownership and participation in vacation rentals amid expectations its tax compliance push may drive some to exit the market.
‘Eyeballs back’: PI reignites after ‘pretty dead’ 10 years
A “pretty dead” Paradise Island property market has been “reignited” by a $550m investment that has “put eyeballs back” on nearby developments such as Ocean Club Estates, realtors asserted yesterday.
‘Subdued’ tourism hits growth ahead of better second half
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday said “subdued” tourism growth meant the Bahamian economy expanded at a “slightly moderated speed” during the 2025 first half.
Gov’t sells 130 Crown Land acres for $18m egg venture
The Government has approved the purchase of 130 Crown Land acres on Andros to facilitate development of an $18m egg production farm, the Central Bank revealed yesterday.
AG: Switch to new land system to start in 2026
The Attorney General yesterday voiced optimism that adjudications as part of the Davis administration’s land reforms will begin in the 2026 first quarter.
Taxi cab union to ‘turn up heat’ over its grievances
The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union (BTCU) yesterday said it expects “to turn up the heat in short order” to advocate for itself and as it prepares for industrial action with other Trades Union Congress (TUC) affiliates.
Central Bank eyes ‘fast payments’ in two years
The Central Bank wants all regulated financial institutions to start offering “fast payments” within the next two years, its Governor confirmed yesterday, as it targets greater uptake of digital wallets.
BTC moves to set new customer-focused ‘vibe’
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) says last week’s launch of its ‘Feel the Vibes’ initiative signals the carrier’s renewed focus on the consumer through an improved network and services.
Bahamian firms partner to boost tourism experience
John Watling’s Distillery hosted a mixology and rum tasting session at its Buena Vista Estate location following the soft launch of its ‘We B Learnin’ Rum Academy.
Realtor to ‘put Bahamas on map’ via HGTV appearance
A realtor is seeking to “put The Bahamas on the map” as a destination for high-end homes through his upcoming appearance on HGTV’s House Hunters International show.
April’s $137.5m swing ‘shakes confidence’ in Gov’t fiscal data
The Government’s $137.5m April reversal to a modest deficit “certainly shakes confidence” in the fiscal data it releases, a banker asserted yesterday, but “doesn’t impact The Bahamas’ financial situation”.
