Realtor sees ‘bumper year’ over 400% transaction rise
A well-known Bahamian realtor yesterday revealed that his firm enjoyed a “bumper year” in 2021 with closed property transactions increasing by 400 percent year-over-year.
Frustration mounts over cay’s ‘economic disaster’
A Treasure Cay investor yesterday described the Abaco-based destination as an “economic disaster” due to its painfully slow rebound from the devastation inflicted by Hurricane Dorian.
ART OF GRAPHIX: How to haul yourself out of a business rut
It is not unusual for business owners to feel stuck at times, especially if sales are declining, and you feel like you are in a rut.
‘Rescue’ peak tourism: Gov’ts last-ditch action
The Government last suspended the mandatory COVID PCR tests for all visitors due to take effect from January 7 after being urged to “rescue” the peak winter tourism season.
Thirteen alternatives to ‘act of humiliation’
The Grand Lucayan’s ex-chairman yesterday urged the Davis administration to pick up four “serious” purchase offers for the resort that he left behind as an alternative to “an act of humiliation”.
Worker shortage fears on Omicron explosion
Bahamian employers yesterday voiced fears that the rapid explosion in Omicron cases could result “in our whole system being challenged” by the absence of key workers.
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.
