Minister: Healthcare presently 'economically unsustainable'
A Cabinet minister yesterday asserted that the current condition of Bahamian public healthcare is “economically unstainable”.
TUC affiliates summoned on taxi driver 'oppression'
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) president has summoned all its affiliates to a Monday, August 18 meeting to discuss possible industrial action to support "oppressed and disrespected" taxi drivers.
BTC rewards its best performers
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has recognised 39 employees from both New Providence and the Family Islands for their performance during the 2025 second quarter.
Pinder: Opposition is ‘out of touch’ with segregated accounts concern
Attorney General Ryan Pinder yesterday dismissed questions raised by the Opposition about the consultation process for Segregated Accounts Companies Bill as a demonstration of how “out of touch” they are with the financial services sector.
‘Why the mystery over $10m loan to Carmichael Village company?’
The Opposition has again pressed for details from the government surrounding a $10m loan to Carmichael Village Project Development Company.
Realtor urges level playing field for Bahamian vacation rentals
A prominent realtor is calling for Bahamian vacation rental owners to receive incentives similar to those under the Hotels Encouragement Act to prevent the market from being dominated by foreigners.
Coca-Cola producer partners with Carnival’s $600m project
Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC), the Bahamian producer of Coca-Cola and Dasani products, partnered with Carnival Cruise Line for the opening of its $600m Celebration Key private cruise port.
Renewable energy plants in construction start this week
A renewable energy provider that raised more than $130m from Bahamian investors yesterday said site clearance for its Abaco and Eleuthera plants will begin this week.
Bahamian tour operators defend safety protocols
Bahamian tour and excursion boat operators yesterday argued that the industry’s safety protocols are in line with international standards including when they have to deal with drunken passengers.
GB economic output less than decade ago
Grand Bahama’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday said Freeport Harbour is anticipating “a very lean” 2025 second with the island still to return to the economic output levels of ten years ago.
Unsafe work and informal economy ‘high on agenda’
The informal economy and unsafe working conditions are “high on the agenda” for the National Tripartite Council, it was disclosed yesterday, as both private sector and unions agreed with some US concerns.
‘Criminality’ accusations spark $113m Bahamian fund’s court winding-up
The Securities Commission yesterday revealed “heightened concerns” sparked by accusations of “criminality” had caused it to seek the court-supervised winding-up of a $113m Bahamian investment fund.
Ex-MP, judge indicted by US on $3.6m fraud
An ex-MP and former Supreme Court judge is now being pursued by US federal law enforcement after he was charged with perpetrating a $3.568m fraud, Tribune Business can reveal.
Eleuthera split over new power provider
Eleuthera residents are torn between whether to support a Spanish Wells energy provider or Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) and its island-wide revamp in their quest for reliable electricity.
Briland resorts cautious on funding energy providers
Harbour Island hotels yesterday reacted coolly to suggestions that local businesses and residents help finance a new energy company to provide reliable power to the island.
