‘Reclaiming national identity’ in Downtown Nassau revival
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday said a “a major entertainment” project could serve as an anchor for reviving downtown Nassau - an objective he described as “reclaiming our national identity”.
‘Under-explored’ TV, film targeted for tax breaks
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday revealed the Government is crafting a package of tax breaks and other concessions aimed at stimulating the “under-explored” film and TV production industry.
Court rejects claim Bahamas assisting ‘fishing expedition’
The Supreme Court yesterday rejected assertions that The Bahamas’ provision of assistance to a global Internet and cyber fraud investigation is “an impermissible fishing expedition”.
Seabed lease reforms in marina uncertainty
Bahamian marinas were yesterday said to be uncertain over how and whether new charges and provisions for seabed leases will impact the sector ahead of today’s meeting with the Port Department.
Deltec: FTX collapse used as $35m damages revenge
A Bahamian bank is accusing a payments provider of exploiting FTX’s collapse and related unproven claims to trash its reputation in revenge for launching a $35m damages claim against it.
DPM: ‘No stone unturned’ in filling Silver Airways gap
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday pledged to “leave no stone unturned” in filling the airlift void created by Silver Airways’ collapse with Bahamasair already called upon to help.
Long Island hit by water shortages
Long Island residents have been without water services for days due problems with the island’s reverse osmosis plant, their MP told the House of Assembly yesterday.
DPM hails record arrivals despite stopover decline
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday hailed record visitor arrivals of 4.373m for the first four months of 2025 despite a slight 0.4 percent drop in higher-spending stopover visitors.
Hoteliers worried but Briland still safe amid crime upswing
Harbour Island hoteliers yesterday voiced optimism that the destination remains safe and attractive for tourists despite the spike in violent crime.
‘Too many Bahamians fall victim to fraudsters’
The Securities Commission says “too many Bahamians are still falling victim to fraudsters” as it staged a training seminar for 28 Royal Bahamas Police Force officers to help better prosecute scammers.
DPM brands Silver Airways demise as ‘a bump in the road’
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday downplayed Silver Airways’ demise as “a bump in the road” despite the loss of 87,000 annual seats into Abaco alone and calls for a “crisis management plan”.
Coral restoration pioneer in $8m-plus ‘huge boost’
A Bahamas-headquartered coral restoration pioneer yesterday said it plans to “showcase” its new eco-tourism experience by year-end after receiving a “huge boost” from $8m-plus in new financing.
Coconut processor’s ‘foreign is better’ fear
A husband-and-wife entrepreneur duo are voicing fears their proposed joint venture with government to create “a sustainable coconut processing industry” is being sidelined because “foreign is better”.
DEIDRE BASTIAN: First impressions vital to generate business
In this fast-paced, competitive business climate, it is essential to begin every commercial relationship in the best way possible because the “first impression” is a valuable asset.
Hoteliers fearing disruption from Silver Airways closure
Abaco hoteliers yesterday voiced fears that Silver Airways’ failure will disrupt airlift access at a critical point in the tourism season as the carrier provides 87,000 seats to the island annually.
