Website relaunch to boost tourism
The Ministry of Tourism & Aviation has relaunched its Bahamas.com website in a bid to improve the ease with which tourists can plan and book their vacation in a COVID-19 environment.
PwC opens digital wallets for all staff
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Bahamas has facilitated the opening of digital wallet accounts for all of its employees as part of its digital transformation drive.
Gov't hopes for 40% BOB liabilities slash
The Bank of The Bahamas (BOB) bail-out vehicle believes it can slash the taxpayer's potential liability by "at least 40 percent" through recovering a portion of the toxic loans transferred to it.
Gov't targets $125m via Aliv, solar SPV offerings
The Government is aiming to raise $125m over a two-year period by selling its ownership in the Aliv mobile provider and a solar energy financing vehicle to Bahamian investors.
No protest 'ducking' by oil drill ship
Environmental activists yesterday said they were "extremely concerned" that time is rapidly running out to halt Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) after its drilling ship "ducked" their welcome.
Briland developer slams 'laughable' cruise ship claim
A Harbour Island development and its opponents yesterday renewed battle over allegations the project will impose further strain on the destination's already overloaded water and electricity infrastructure.
Taxpayers 'sacrifice' to pay Water Corp wages
A Cabinet minister last night reminded the Water & Sewerage Corporation's two unions the utility "loses money every day" after they moved to cut-off all contact with its chairman and general manager.
BNT 'definitely not swayed' by developer's $1m pledge
The Bahamas National Trust's (BNT) Executive Director last night said its rejection of the proposed $580m south Abaco project shows "we are definitely not swayed" by a developer's donation pledges.
Investigation demanded over China's alleged BTC 'spying'
A "serious investigation" was demanded yesterday into allegations that China has exploited the Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) mobile phone network to spy on US citizens.
New GBPA licence to reduce start-up costs
The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GPBA) will introduce a new licensee category in January 2021 in a bid to reduce start-up costs for aspiring entrepreneurs and micro businesses.
Retailers outline 'end of one cent' concerns
The Bahamas Federation of Retailers yesterday voiced several concerns with the adjustments required by eliminating the one cent coin even though it hailed the move as "a positive change".
BREA chief backs PM's cut-price land strategy
The Bahamas Real Estate Association's (BREA) president yesterday backed the Prime Minister's drive to offer cut-price land to first-time buyers in western New Providence.
Marinas: 'Comeback' swift despite 70% market loss
The Marina Association of The Bahamas (MAB) president yesterday voiced optimism the sector will see a swifter "comeback" than other tourism segments despite missing 70 percent of its market.
RBC Homeowners Act bungle thwarts loan recovery bid
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) bungled its bid to initiate legal proceedings to realise its mortgage security on a couple's home by failing to comply with the Homeowners Protection Act.
Nassau shipping rates face impact 'for better'
The Nassau Container Port's top executive yesterday said Bahamian cargo shipping rates could be impacted "for the better" in early 2021 after a major carrier signalled its plans to service this market.
