Increase food output 'eight-fold' to $1.2bn
The Government was yesterday urged to adopt the "ambitious goal" of increasing the agriculture and fisheries' sectors' combined output "eight-fold" to $1.2bn over the next decade.
$100m condo project to start in Spring 2021
A Bahamian developer yesterday said it plans to begin construction on a $100m high-end oceanfront condominium complex at Cable Beach in Spring 2021.
Grant plan's $450,000 for 100 Dorian victims
More than 100 Grand Bahama entrepreneurs have been awarded a collective $450,000 in Dorian restoration funding during a five-month Small Business Recovery (SBR) grant initiative.
Marijuana proposals branded 'great news'
A major marijuana advocate yesterday hailed as "great news" proposals by the Economic Recovery Committee to develop a legalised hemp industry for The Bahamas' own benefit.
PM 'disappointed' over retailers' online absence
The Prime Minister yesterday said he was "disappointed" that some major Bahamian retailers have not established an online presence as he pushed back against merchant complaints on curb-side sales.
Security and product quality vital for Digital Marketplace
A Bahaman information technology (IT) provider yesterday backed the proposal to create a National Digital Marketplace, but warned that transaction security and product quality are key issues to address.
Mortgage Corp: Taxpayer bail-out is 'not an option'
A taxpayer-funded bail-out is "not an option" for repaying the Bahamas Mortgage Corporation's $110m bond debt that will start coming due within three years, its chairman said yesterday.
Extend tax breaks again so Abaco, GB 'roar back'
The further extension of Hurricane Dorian tax breaks is vital to the ability of Abaco and Grand Bahama's economies to "come roaring back", private sector leaders urged yesterday.
Dive operator eyes comeback on Thanksgiving
A prominent Bahamian dive operator yesterday said he is aiming to re-open for the Thanksgiving weekend as he readies to move to facilitate Albany's south-west New Providence expansion.
Stop 'dictating' FDI direction, banker warns
The Bahamas must be more willing to open up to foreign direct investment (FDI) in non-traditional areas to have any hope of paying-off rising US dollar debt, a top investment banker is arguing.
'Ridiculous' curb-side driving retail to close
Retailers yesterday warned they are mulling indefinite closures due to "ridiculous" COVID-19 curb-side sales restrictions that have resulted in most losing money or breaking-even at best.
Restaurant at point of 'cheaper to be closed'
A Bahamian restaurant owner yesterday said he has closed indefinitely from Monday because curb-side only sales are unsustainable, adding: "You come to a point where it is cheaper to be closed."
Minister: 'Slightest thing could derail' Shell talks
A Cabinet minister yesterday warned that the “slightest thing” can "derail" negotiations between the Shell North America and Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) on New Providence's new power plant.
Tribune Radio names group sales manager
The Tribune Media Group has appointed Vanessa Mott as sales manager for all the stations that come under Tribune Radio Ltd (Radio House).
Mining project pledges 100% local ownership
North Andros residents and individual Bahamian investors will own 100 percent of the company that will hold some 5,200 acres targeted for an aggregate mining project, it was revealed yesterday.
