Restaurants: Vaccine is the ‘only way back’
Restaurant owners yesterday said they are encouraging all their employees to become vaccinated against COVID-19 as “the only way back” for the industry and wider Bahamian economy.
Insurance woe exposed from Potter’s Cay blaze
Vendors yesterday said none of the eight Potter’s Cay Dock stalls damaged by Sunday night’s fire were covered by any form of insurance - either on the structure or their contents.
Disney in 75 percent fleet visit promise to The Bahamas
Disney promises 75 percent of its fleet will have one stop in The Bahamas when it becomes fully operational.
Crystal Cruises Exec: ‘Brighter days’ ahead
A CRYSTAL Cruises executive sees “brighter days” ahead once their ships start coming to The Bahamas in June.
Financier: Cruise port upgrade not enough for home porting
AN international financier with experience in infrastructure projects believes Nassau needs more than a new cruise port if it is to become a hub for home porting by cruise lines.
The American turbo-charged recovery
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THE US economy is currently on track to surpass previous growth expectations, as demonstrated by the latest job numbers published on Good Friday, which gave account of 916,000 new jobs created in the country during the month of March, largely exceeding the consensus forecast of 647,000.
Baha Mar join with free vaccine centre initiative
THE Baha Mar Resort will now join Atlantis Paradise Island as a vaccination centre free of charge for people registered starting today.
Minister ‘not moved’ by resort threats
A CABINET minister said he is “not moved” if the owner of Compass Point resort wants to close the resort.
Financial Services in review of UK economic agreement
THE United Kingdom’s Economic Partnership Agreement with The Bahamas is under review due to the impact of climate change and COVID-19 challenges.
Real estate expert brands govt lot offer ‘exciting’
A REAL estate expert supports the government’s plans to develop the Western portion of New Providence as an affordable upscale subdivision for young Bahamians.
Jet ski operator ‘turned away’ by Port Authority
AN established watersports company is “frustrated” by having to turn away customers because the Port Authority won’t license their jet skis.
Bahamas travel interest ramps up
NASSAU Paradise Island Promotion Board (NPIPB) has reported a significant jump in interest in holidaying in The Bahamas.
Bank chief: Global projections mean nothing locally
A leading banker believes global growth projections mean nothing for The Bahamas and we should concentrate instead on the tour core tourism market of America.
Unemployment extension hailed by labour specialist
THE extension of unemployment benefits by the government has been hailed as “fantastic” by a senior businessman who believes it will help stave off redundancies for many furloughed workers.
Local shop initiative looking for ‘next big thing’
THE ShopLocal initiative will be extended through this month as the initiative’s director is looking for “the next big thing” to spur Bahamians into shopping at home.
