Cruise port: ‘Omicron not slowed us down’
Nassau Cruise Port’s top executive yesterday said vessel bookings have not been impacted by what he slammed as an “unfair analysis” by US health regulators of the industry’s COVID risk.
Gambler winnings tax ‘too complex’
The Minnis administration chose not to implement the tax on web shop patron winnings because it was “too complex” and could have driven gamblers back into the underground economy.
Small business agency refutes ‘demand letter’
The Government’s key small business support agency yesterday disputed assertions it sent a “demand letter” to one of its clients seeking repayment of a loan that had fallen into arrears.
Air Canada’s pause ‘certainly bad news’
A senior tourism official yesterday said he would have been more “worried” if Air Canada had suspended its weekly Exuma flight for commercial reasons rather than COVID-19.
Avoid ‘knee jerk’ Omicron response, business urges
Businesses yesterday urged the Government to avoid a “knee jerk” response to the rapid expansion of COVID-19 cases with 1,850 new infections reported over a five-day period.
HUBERT EDWARDS: Reigniting the debate on Bahamian taxation
This will be a very interesting year economically. Continued COVID-19 headwinds, the first true Budget from the new administration and, consequently, the change in “ownership” of prevailing policy positions will definitely cause a shift in perspective.
CDC warning on cruise ships will have ‘minimal’ impact
A LOCAL senator remains confident the impact from a Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) warning advising against travel on cruise ships will have a “minimal” impact in The Bahamas although some tour operators are concerned.
PM should thank previous administration, says local businessman
A local businessman believes Prime Minister Philip Davis has the luxury of when or if to pull the trigger on tougher COVID-19 responses mainly thanks to the work done by the previous administration.
Local bank dealing with COVID outbreak
Scotiabank has advised customers to use digital banking services amid COVID-19 outbreak at two of its local branches.
Love Beach developer: Town Planning approved project
The developer for the controversial The View Love Beach project claims to have “duly stamped” documents showing the Town Planning Committee approved his project, but residents are saying that is impossible and are preparing to get lawyers to stop the project cold in its tracks.
Tech bubble or opportunity?
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ISLAND INSIGHTS – Climate Change: Are we ready?
In this segment, we will explore the issues Small Island Developing States (SIDS) such as The Bahamas face regarding climate change. The Bahamas, among other countries within the region, are extremely vulnerable and sensitive to the direct and indirect impact of climate change. It is a topic of concern that some countries have taken seriously while others are moving at a slower pace to address such pertinent issues.
COVID resets the clock on Arawak Cay operations
FISH Fry at Arawak Cay will go back to late hour service in the New Year as demand picks up.
VAT change prompts hirings
Super Value will bring in new staff to help with its Value Added Tax (VAT) re-pricing for the January 1 switch to 10 percent from 12 percent.
Residents still have questions over Love Beach approval
Love Beach residents said they were not formally notified of The View Love Beach project being approved and found out about the approval “through the grapevine.”
