'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.
Bahamians urged: 'Avoid the mad Christmas dash'
Bahamians were yesterday urged to “avoid the mad dash and start shopping early" as more merchants join an initiative to drive increased Christmas purchases locally.
Labour specialists back jobless benefits extend
Labour leaders yesterday praised the Government's decision to extension unemployment benefits to end-January 2021 as the correct approach given multiple COVID-19 uncertainties.
BTC gives back at Thanksgiving
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has aided a number of community organisations to enable them to provide assistance to Bahamians in need.
Cabinet go-ahead for $1.5bn heritage plan
The Government has given the go-ahead to a Bahamian investor group aiming to generate $1.5bn in revenues by transforming Nassau's key heritage sites, a top official revealed yesterday.
