Digital provider pledges ‘full financial inclusion’
A Bahamian digital payments provider says it will shortly provide “full financial inclusion” for all islands with more than 50 persons once the necessary equipment arrives, and is installed, on Acklins.
DEIDRE BASTIAN: Companies must be proactive with their succession planning
Today’s business environment is fast-paced, uncertain and quickly evolving, requiring companies to carefully consider the benefits of succession planning.
Boycott, cancellations - how visitors are reacting to boating fee increases
A ROW over increased boating fees is continuing to see visitors cancelling their trips - while one post on social media is talking about a boycott of The Bahamas.
Aviation chief: 'Everyone wins' on pilot exam deal
The Bahamian aviation regulator's chairman yesterday asserted that "everyone wins" in the settlement reached over an exam some feared would spark a pilot shortage and damage the industry.
Dominican food import deal 'slap in farmers' faces'
A Bahamian agricultural entrepreneur yesterday branded the Government's move to expand food imports from the Dominican Republic as "a slap in the face to our farmers".
Court frees vessel seized in undercover fish probe
A foreign vessel, seized in an undercover operation involving multiple Bahamian and US agencies for alleged fisheries law violations, has been freed by the Supreme Court in return for a $100,000 bond.
'Premature' to say deal done for Dominican food imports
THE announcement of a trade deal with the Dominican Republic has been described as "premature" by Agriculture Minister Jomo Campbell.
Marinas chief: 'Looks like in COVID again'
Opposition to the new and increased boating fees has sparked multiple online petitions with the Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) chief yesterday saying: "It looks like we're in COVID again."
$1.5bn Bahamas 'treasure maps illegally exploited'
An underwater explorer is voicing fears that its $5m investment in creating "treasure maps" of The Bahamas is already being "illegally" exploited by an ex-contractor to locate "in excess of $1.5bn in riches".
CFAL unveils $50m target for new private equity fund
A Bahamian investment house is seeking to grow its new private equity fund to $50m within five years of launching to local investors on July 21.
Capo's last shot to get $600m Resorts World lawsuit correct
Resorts World Bimini's first developer was yesterday granted one final chance to perfect a $600m damages lawsuit against its Genting partner for allegedly turning the project into "a financial wasteland".
Shipyard 'business boost' from MSC as shareholder
Grand Bahama Shipyard will likely enjoy "more business" through the involvement of three cruise lines after Mediterranean Shipping Company's (MSC) "partnership" was confirmed yesterday.
Super Value hit by 29% electric bill increase
Super Value's president yesterday revealed the supermarket group has suffered "a big blow" after its overall light bill increased by 29.3 percent month-on-month and costs at some locations doubled.
NHI no longer ‘skewed’ towards private sector
A Cabinet minister last night revealed that incorporating the public clinics into National Health Insurance (NHI) will ensure the scheme’s sustainability by enabling the Government to retain some expenditure.
‘Hard to believe no one thought this out better’
The Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) chief yesterday voiced concern that key boating reforms cannot be accessed and paid online, adding: “It’s hard to believe they could mess it up this bad.”
