Hurricane Hole development to help mega yacht ambitions
The Prime Minister has praised the $250m Hurricane Hole development for helping The Bahamas realise its potential as "the number one mega yacht destination in the world".
Bahamas must 'beat guest expectations'
The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association's (BHTA) outgoing president said this nation must rely on its existing qualities and "exceed guest expectations" to rebound from COVID19's ravages.
Minister: 'Business as usual is not an option'
A Cabinet minister says The Bahamas "cannot take a business as usual approach" as the Government prepares to publish its five-year economic and fiscal road map.
Atlantis employee: I was 'targeted' for termination
A former hotel union presidential candidate yesterday alleged he was "singled out and targeted" for termination by Atlantis just one day after the resort re-opened to much jubilation and fanfare.
'Underground economy' boosts Xmas tree sales
One Christmas Tree vendor believes he is benefiting from the "underground economy" after his sales jumped by 20 percent year-over-year despite COVID-19.
Retailers sweat on supplier hold-ups
Retailers say supplier hold-ups and continuing concerns over consumer demand are dominating the run-up to Christmas sales.
Curfew places dining patrons on 'automatic'
A fast food restaurant says the 10pm COVID curfew has patrons on “automatic" amid a steady rush of business between 5pm and 8pm just prior to restrictions kicking in.
Union tensions rising on Xmas bonus cuts
A trade union leader yesterday blasted that it was "pure disrespect" for employers not to consult over cutting contractually-agreed Christmas bonuses as industrial tensions continued to rise.
Women's advocacy group added to $1.5m 'fraud' case
A Bahamas-based women's rights advocacy group has been added as a "respondent" in a legal battle over $1.5m alleged to have been derived from an international fraud.
Harbour Island developer gives claims the BIRD
A Harbour Island developer last night denied excavating without proper permits as he accused opponents of complaining about the very activity they complained he had failed to do just weeks before.
AML Foods shrugs off pandemic with $7m profits swing
AML Foods has received a further $2m boost from Hurricane Dorian insurance recoveries as it posted a more than $1.6m bottom line reversal into the black for its just-ended 2021 second quarter.
Oil drilling shows green economy is 'lip service'
Activists yesterday argued The Bahamas is "paying lip service to the green and blue economy" in response to charges they have exposed their "true agenda" by seeking to block oil exploration.
IAN FERGUSON: How to thrive post COVID-19
This week's re-opening of The Bahamas' major resort properties, coupled with the latest developments surrounding a COVID-19 vaccine, mean many are beginning to see the light at the end of this dark tunnel. The positive stirring in the world's economic environment may signal it is time to adjust to new customer needs.
Jitneys estimate fare revenue down 70%
Jitney drivers yesterday estimated that fare revenue is down 70 percent year-over-year due to a combination of low economic activity, high unemployment and COVID restrictions on passenger numbers.
Gas stations see 75% in-store sales plunge
Gas station operators yesterday said in-store retail sales are down by up to 75 percent compared to pre-COVID levels due to weak consumer spending amid the pandemic's economic fall-out.
