Boat captain: Saving summer fear ‘spot on’
A motor yacht captain yesterday said Bahamian tourism’s fears for the peak summer boating season are “spot on” after his vessel was recalled to the US three months early over the new and hiked fees.
Attorney’s counterclaim opposition ‘incredible’
A Bahamian attorney’s opposition to former clients bringing a counter-claim against her in the Supreme Court has been branded “incredible” by the Chief Justice.
Baha Mar to open new restaurant in fall 2025
Baha Mar will open its latest restaurant concept, developed by a two-time James Beard-award winning chef, at its Grand Hyatt resort in fall 2025.
BPL promises Briland’s woe ‘fixed’ by July end
Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) has promised Harbour Island hotels and businesses that “everything should be fixed” by month’s end following the island’s recent extended power outages.
BPL pushes back over energy cost criticisms
Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) yesterday responded to criticism over the rise in energy costs reported by a large business that it declined to name.
Independence Day sales ‘steady’ and picking-up
Merchants yesterday described Independence Day memorabilia sales as “steady” but said Bahamians appear to be preparing for a “very low key” holiday this Thursday.
BTC chief in ambition to be Caribbean ‘reference’
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) chief executive says he is pushing to become the Caribbean “reference” and leader as this nation readies to host a major industry summit.
Grounded mailboat in $1.88m insurance fight
A Bahamian mail boat operator’s bid to obtain summary judgment over a $1.881m insurance dispute related to a grounded vessel has been sunk by the Supreme Court.
Developer targets 11-storey West Bay Street condo hotel
A developer seeking planning permission to construct an 11-storey condo hotel on West Bay Street, east of Sapodilla, has submitted numerous recommendations to address traffic flow in the area.
Briland resort reconsiders $850k marina expansion
A Harbour Island resort is reconsidering an $850,000 marina expansion due to boating industry push back over the new and increased fees introduced with the 2025-2026 Budget.
BISX adds another fund listing
The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) has added another investment fund to its listings roster.
Fund targeting $20m growth after closing Sandyport deal
A BISX-listed fund yesterday revealed it is targeting $20m growth in total assets for 2025 after recently completing the acquisition of its third development property near Sandyport.
MSC now ‘equal equity partner’ in GB Shipyard
Mediterranean Shipping Company’s (MSC) cruise division will be joining the Grand Bahama Shipyard as an “equal equity partner” alongside Carnival and Royal Caribbean, it has been revealed.
Call for rethink over pharmacy approvals
A quality assurance and “pharmacovigilance team” has been assembled after the government has been advised “to rethink their policy of utilising the Caribbean Public Health Agency as a standard or guidelines for approval of pharmacy companies”.
Increased demand drives use of higher-cost diesel: BPL chief
BPL CEO Toni Seymour said the price of electricity will stabilise once LNG comes on stream next year.
