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Bridging the gender gap critical for cyber security

There are arguably two key problems encountered with cyber security governance - the misrepresentation of cyber security risks at executive and Board levels, and the under-representation of women in the industry. Yet the pressure to secure businesses against cyber-related incidents and, more importantly, cyber breaches is immense.

Over 150 attend Bahamas real estate trade mission

More than 150 realtors from The Bahamas and Florida’s Royal Palm Coast participated in the first joint Florida-Bahamas real estate trade mission held on October 1.

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BPL fuel hedge hits 30% savings target

A Cabinet minister says many consumers may not appreciate that Bahamas Power & Light's (BPL) fuel hedging strategy has already produced 30 percent savings on their total energy bill year-over-year.

Developer to build on $80m in pre-existing infrastructure

A Bahamas-based developer is aiming to capitalise on $80m in pre-existing infrastructure investments by starting vertical construction on its high-end Abaco boutique resort before year-end.

Top Abaco resorts: We're ready for tourism's return

Two major Abaco resorts say they are ready for the country's November 1 tourism re-opening after completing post-Hurricane Dorian repairs.

Gov't expands digital platform roll-out drive

The Government is developing digital platforms to automate the Cabinet Office's functions and to handle the planning process at the Ministry of Works.

Cruise line holds Bahamas return to December 18

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line has unveiled a further delay to its operational restart by setting December 18 as the date when its Grand Classica vessel will resume voyages to Grand Bahama.

COVID-19 forces two Scotia branch closings

Scotiabank (Bahamas) has been forced to close two Nassau branches within 24 hours after staff members tested positive for COVID-19.

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Atlantis on the 'bubble' for late 2020 re-open

Atlantis is targeting a phased re-opening before year-end 2020 by creating a COVID-19 free "bubble" for guests via the 'Vacation in Place' model, it was revealed yesterday.

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Bran: 'No justification' for curb-side retailing

The DNA's former leader yesterday argued there was "no justification at all" for restricting merchants to curb-side operations - a move expected to cause a 15-20 percent sales fall at his family's pharmacy.

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Minister: Water Corp cut-offs 'won't happen'

A Cabinet minister yesterday pledged that the Water & Sewerage Corporation will not be allowed to restart delinquent residential customer disconnections, saying: "That ain't going to happen."

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BPL's Abaco customer base just 50% of pre-Dorian size

Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) is receiving 75 reconnection applications per week from residents and businesses seeking to rejoin an Abaco customer base that is just 50 percent of its pre-Dorian size.

IAN FERGUSON: Corporate leaders must embrace COVID reality

Leading in times of crisis requires managers to make critical decisions under intense pressure and, sometimes, impending danger. The relevant adage reminds us that the game of business is played in the jungle and not on the playground; dangers are lurking everywhere. The goal of crisis leadership is to prevent a crisis from becoming an all-out disaster.

Go-ahead for 82% of Abaco small firm loans

Some 82 percent of $4.5m in loan and grant applications from Abaco entrepreneurs is in the pipeline for distribution, the Small Business Development Centre's (SBDC) executive director said yesterday.

Abaco's power, airport restoration costs $35m

The Disaster Reconstruction Authority's (DRA) deputy chairman yesterday said some $35m has been invested to-date in restoring Abaco's electricity supply and international airport post-Dorian.