One of BPL’s offline Abaco units to return by month-end
A senior Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) executive yesterday said he expects one of the two offline units at Abaco’s Wilson City power plant to be repaired before August ends.
BPL teams ‘bracing’ for Erin’s impact
A senior Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) executive yesterday said it has done “extensive” maintenance work in the southern Bahamas prior to hurricane season but efforts are still ongoing.
Top supplier: ‘Some progress’ in cutting Water Corp’s $29m debt
New Providence’s main water supplier yesterday said there has been “some progress” in cutting debts owed to it by the Water & Sewerage Corporation that were nearing $30m at end-June 2025.
Western Air chief succeeds on condo administrator bid
Western Air’s top executive has successfully persuaded the Supreme Court to appoint an administrator for one of Freeport’s most prominent condominium complexes.
Shipping agent fails in bid to jail ex-executive
A Freeport-based shipping agent yesterday failed in its bid to have its former general manager and his wife sent to prison over a dispute that involves the port services contract for Carnival’s $600m project.
US slams Bahamas’ ‘lack of co-operation’ in probe
A US Coast Guard report on the presumed death of an American student who jumped overboard from a pirate-themed tour boat has slammed The Bahamas for purported “lack of co-operation”.
Blackbeard’s Revenge: ‘We did everything to rescue’ graduate
The operator of Blackbeard’s Revenge yesterday asserted his crew did “everything” to save the life of a passenger who jumped overboard amid criticisms levied by a US Coast Guard investigation.
'Unbearable power outages force Abaco store's closure
An Abaco convenience store owner yesterday said "unbearable" power outages forced her to close early over the weekend.
Nurses concerned over senior promotions
Nurses were yesterday said to be hoping for an easier path forward as some still await outstanding promotions and mileage allowance payments.
Spanish Wells power provider willing to expand to Eleuthera
The energy provider for Spanish Wells and other islands off Eleuthera yesterday confirmed it is willing to supply the mainland and Harbour Island’s but the Government must “get on board".
Construction 'free for all' until Board takes effect
An ex-Bahamas Chamber of Commerce chairman yesterday warned that construction will remain a "free for all" until the industry's long-promised self-regulation and licensing regime takes full effect.
BTC 'poised for growth' amid $9.2m revenue fall
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) top executive yesterday said the carrier is "poised for growth" despite a $9.2m year-over-year decline in its first-half revenue.
Judge eliminates 'Funky' obstacle to Junkanoo Beach redevelopment
A Supreme Court judge has cleared the way for Junkanoo Beach's redevelopment by eliminating an injunction obtained by the developer/owner of a proposed bar for that location.
Two murders, Customs fraud and "many impossible things"
A Supreme Court judge had "to believe many impossible things" in a multi-million luxury goods battle featuring two murders - including that of an ex-Cabinet minister's husband - and likely Customs fraud.
BISX achieves six new fund listings
The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) yesterday said an existing investment fund listing has now added six of its sub-funds to the exchange.
