HBO: New channel cut Caribbean piracy
A MAJOR TV network yesterday said the English-speaking channel it developed for The Bahamas and wider Caribbean has cut piracy of its US transmissions across the region.
Oil exploration costs decision in 48 hours
A SUPREME Court judge yesterday said she will rule within 48 hours on whether environmental activists must lodge a $200,000 performance bond to cover an oil explorer’s costs.
Entertainment rivals ask: What about us?
Entertainment businesses yesterday voiced relief they can finally begin “the long road” to rebounding from COVID-19’s multi-million dollar losses even though several have yet to reach the starting line.
Land owners threat to airport expansion
The government’s repeated failure to settle a 60 year-old grievance has put the planned North Eleuthera airport expansion in peril from potential legal action by over 3,000 “common” land owners.
Fisherman urges ‘crack down’ on Florida vessels
A prominent fisherman yesterday urged the authorities to “crack down on clandestine fishing boats coming out of Florida” as these were inflicting havoc similar to that of Dominican poachers.
Jobless benefits to strike $230m
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the National Insurance Board (NIB) and government have spent a combined $230m on unemployment and income support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Activists alarmed over rise in BPC JV interest
The Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) yesterday alarmed environmental activists by indicating it has not given up on The Bahamas following a surge in interest from potential joint venture partners.
Baha Mar cuts losses on $100m Melia renovations
Baha Mar will cut its losses by closing the Melia Nassau Beach property until 2023 for a $100m renovation, its president revealed yesterday, resulting in up to 300 hotel job losses.
Cavalier collapse took down affiliate
Cavalier Construction’s insolvency took down its equipment supplier affiliate even though the latter had generated a net profit in each of the previous four years, its liquidators have revealed.
Bahamian bank selected for $140m airport funding
A Bahamas-based investment bank has been selected to arrange up to $140m in financing that will fund multiple airport infrastructure upgrades throughout the Family Islands.
Union leaders fear ‘catastrophic’ effect on Melia employees
Trade union leaders yesterday voiced fears that the Melia Nassau Beach’s two-year closure will have a “catastrophic” impact on the 200-300 employees who will be terminated from March 1.
Fusion Superplex celebrates: 70 set for cinema open recall
The Fusion Superplex last night said 70 more workers will be recalled after the government gave the go-ahead to re-open its cinemas, its top executive saying: “The staff want to bring champagne in.”
Employer caution required on staff COVID vaccination
THE Government of The Bahamas has announced it could receive 100,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine beginning during the second half of February, and rolling into the end of the 2021 second quarter.
Taxi union president vows further protest
The taxi union president yesterday vowed to stage another Rawson Square protest tomorrow as he accused the Government of failing to meet its demands.
GB restaurants hail later curfew boost
Grand Bahamian restaurants yesterday hailed the island's one-hour curfew extension to 11pm as a major boost that will “help out very much" with their patrons and operations.
