'Hidden agendas' are slammed over $580m 'gold mine'
South Abaco's chief councillor says "hidden agendas" are attempting to derail a $580m investment project that she believes can transform the area into an economic "goldmine".
Gov't to acquire 400 acres for new Long Island airport
The bidding process to select a contractor to build Long Island's new international airport, which will have runway 2,000 feet longer than the present version, will be launched by January 2021 at latest.
FDI fear on latest S&P downgrade
An economist last night warned that investors will likely seek greater tax breaks and concessions as a result of The Bahamas' latest sovereign credit downgrade.
Bahamas faces tourism catch-up
The Bahamas is playing catch-up to Caribbean tourism rivals who avoided lockdowns and continued operating throughout COVID-19, a top official yesterday.
Entrepreneurs warned to brace for model changes
Entrepreneurs were yesterday urged to radically adjust their business models if they are to survive the COVID-19 pandemic's fall-out and emerge into prosperity on the other side.
IAN FERGUSON: Stepping up to tackle COVID education woe
The COVID-19 pandemic has created the greatest-ever disruption of education systems in world history. It has affected nearly 1.6bn learners in more than 190 countries. Closures of schools and other learning spaces have impacted 94 per cent of the world’s student population, a figure that rises to 99 per cent in developing countries.
Oil opponents to Gov't: 'Come to your senses'
Oil exploration opponents yesterday voiced hope that the "big deal" of support from around 80 international sources would "make the Government come to its senses before it is too late".
Aliv targets up to 10% revenue rise
Aliv's top executive yesterday said it aims to shrug off COVID-19 by growing revenues up to 10 percent after launching a product to "revolutionise" mobile post-paid services.
$580m developer 'stretches to max' for environment
The economic viability of a $580m South Abaco project has been "stretched to the maximum" to produce "the lowest density project in The Bahamas" and satisfy environmental concerns.
Minister: 'Friday at latest' for domestic travel visa
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the domestic travel visa will "roll-out by Friday at the latest" as he admitted the Government had "absolutely" under-estimated the COVID-19 testing regime's complexity.
Port: Breakwater woes threaten harbour crisis
Repairs to Nassau Harbour's "severely damaged" breakwaters are a national "imperative" that cannot be delayed due to the "significant threat" posed to tourism, cruise and commercial shipping.
Entrepreneur hits Target with scalp-care product
A Bahamian entrepreneur yesterday said she is planning to "give back in a great way" to her homeland after her flourishing scalp-care product line penetrated 200 Target stores in the US.
Pharmacies eye boost through COVID easing
Pharmacies yesterday said the COVID-19 easing unveiled by the Prime Minister will boost revenues and staff hours while also improving healthcare-related services offered to customers.
Grant applications double to near 870
Applications for the Small Business Development Centre's (SBDC) new $5,000 grant have more than doubled compared to the 400 unveiled by the Prime Minister on Sunday, it was revealed yesterday.
Regulator focuses on tax compliance
The Securities Commission's top executive yesterday said the regulator plans to focus on compliance with the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), and cracking down on tax evasion and avoidance.
