Phones ‘ringing off hook’ for Thanksgiving rooms
Phones are “ringing off the hook” for one Family Island hotel which is already fully booked for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend, its proprietor said yesterday.
Payment provider in Christmas give back
A BAHAMIAN electronic payments provider has launched its Win It Back holiday campaign through which 50 customers will receive 100 percent cash back on their purchases.
‘Get off sidelines’ on $200m raises
Investors were yesterday urged to “put capital to work” for The Bahamas to escape a post-COVID slump as more than $200m worth of projects prepare to come to market in 2022.
Aliv: ‘Honeymoon period’ now over
Aliv’s top executive yesterday warned that “the honeymoon period” is over despite service revenues enjoying four successive month-over-month increases to hit $5m for October.
Aliv chief: Mobile market too small for third entrant
Aliv’s top executive yesterday said the Bahamian mobile market is too small to “warrant” licensing a third operator to compete with itself and the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC).
‘Flabbergasted’ by cruise giant’s deal
The Bahamian entrepreneur with a rival claim to Paradise Island crown land sought by Royal Caribbean yesterday said he was “totally flabbergasted” by the lease terms granted to the cruise giant.
Gov’t moving to resolve confusion over furlough
The Government is moving to resolve potential confusion over the deadline for when employers must decide whether to recall COVID-furloughed workers, a senior official said yesterday.
Gov’t in ‘final talks’ on Grand Lucayan
The Government is in the “final phase of discussions” with Royal Caribbean over its long-running Grand Lucayan acquisition, the deputy prime minister said yesterday.
Minister defends $5m SME funding slash
A Cabinet minister yesterday defended the Government’s decision to slash funding for small and medium-sized businesses by $5m, arguing that this will not “interrupt” support for the sector.
Private sector switch eyed for office-less public hires
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the the Government is looking to place the 83 workers hired pre-election, but for whom it has been unable to find posts, with the private sector.
Resorts set for ‘over 90%’ Thanksgiving occupancies
Major Bahamian resorts are set to enjoy occupancies “in excess of 90 percent” over the Thanksgiving holiday, a top hotelier disclosed yesterday, adding: “We’re not looking back.”
Bad weather may ‘knock 10-15% off’ for marinas
The Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) president yesterday voiced fears that anticipated bad weather may “knock 10-15 percent off” visiting boater traffic this Thanksgiving holiday.
Union chief hails ‘night and day’ labour change
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) president yesterday accused the former Minnis administration of committing “an unforgivable sin” as he hailed a “night and day” difference in labour relations.
BPL fuel hedge among ‘first issues’ for Board
Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) fuel hedging strategy will be continued beyond its June 2022 end, a Cabinet minister promised yesterday, although there may be some adjustments.
Cruise giant’s 150-year PI Crown Land ‘option’
The Minnis administration has effectively given Royal Caribbean a minimum 150-year lease over seven Crown Land acres on Paradise Island for its multi-million dollar Beach Club project.
