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.
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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.”
Year ends seeing first shoots of growth
THE Central Bank of The Bahamas said that the economy will “register marginal growth” for 2021.
Love Beach project was passed on appeal
THE View Love Beach development was initially rejected by the Town Planning Committee only to be later approved by an appeals board.
Giving back as a sign of thanks
A Bahamian catering partnership is giving back to the community to help in the fight against COVID-19.
Small is beautiful as wedding planners gear up
DESTINATION weddings have the Bahamas Bridal Association’s members busy straight through to the early months of next year, its president said yesterday.
CIBC walkout in bid to force bank to address staff issues
CIBC First Caribbean is now “looking to talk” after employees walked off the job to protest not having a collective agreement in place.
Smith open to investors for his PI project
A Bahamian entrepreneur said he has the funding to complete his $2m Paradise Island Lighthouse project despite just last week seeking investors.
Reserves slide continues trend with four percent fall
External reserves slid by four percent in November, continuing a trend, according to the Central Bank of The Bahamas.
How the bounce-back was working before the fourth wave
The Central Bank of The Bahamas’ (CBOB) Monthly Economic and Financial Developments (MEFD) report for November, said tourist arrivals increased by nearly 3,400 percent from 2020.
Cheques to be eliminated in three years
THE Central Bank of The Bahamas is looking to eliminate cheques by the end of 2024.
