Workspace provider delays opening plan
A Bahamian workspace provider yesterday revealed it has pushed its opening back from May to July 2021 amid continuing COVID-19 uncertainty.
Freeport’s industrial status ‘turns off’ tourism investors
A Grand Bahama businessman says Freeport's billing as an industrial centre might be turning away potential investment in hotels and tourism-related businesses.
Retailers see modest back-to-school surge
Back-to-school retailers yesterday said they have seen a modest increase in store traffic in recent weeks that was "nothing to write home about" as private schools prepare for students to return.
Butler slams $28m loans judgment bid as ‘garbage’
Sky Bahamas’ former principal slammed as “garbage” yesterday’s bid by the airline’s main financier to obtain a default judgment against him over the alleged $28m “bogus loans conspiracy”.
New Atlantis furloughs branded ‘a major blow’
Atlantis’ move to place more workers back on furlough was yesterday branded “a major blow” to tourism’s recovery and revived calls for full termination packages to be paid to staff who want them.
COVID powers extension boost for labour market
The Chamber of Commerce’s labour specialist yesterday hailed the Government’s move to extend the COVID emergency powers to May 23 as easing uncertainty for thousands of workers and employers.
Oil explorer blasts ‘half-baked’ claims
The verbal battle between the Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) and its opponents intensified yesterday as the oil explorer blasted “half-baked allegations” over its well’s insurance coverage.
BTC’s ‘great pains’ to protect pension fund
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) chief executive has pledged it “went to great pains” to ensure its latest voluntary retirement offer does not further strain an already-troubled pension fund.
Royal Caribbean sponsoring Bahamas leadership summit
The Global Leadership Summit Bahamas yesterday announced that Royal Caribbean will be a silver sponsor of its annual event for a third year.
US quarantine move comes as no surprise
There is no doubt that over the last nine-plus months that countries, industries and individuals have been navigating unchartered waters. It is paramount for stakeholders at government, industry and community levels to plan for various future scenarios while appreciating the current landscape.
Super Value principal no COVID powers believer
Super Value’s principal yesterday said he does not believe in "emergency powers", while decisions relating to them should be taken by the Cabinet and not just one man.
Entertainment destinations ‘hold firm’ on opening wait
Entertainment destinations yesterday said they are "holding firm" as they negotiate COVID-19 protocols with the Ministry of Health in a bid to re-open ten months after the COVID-19 pandemic started.
Taxi president more optimistic than US quarantine 'naysayers'
The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union's president yesterday said he was less pessimistic that many tourism "naysayers" over the potential fall-out from the Biden administration's planned traveller quarantine.
BTC ‘entertaining’ offers for JFK HQ
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is “entertaining offers” to lease or acquire its iconic JFK Drive headquarters as it reexamines its real estate portfolio following COVID-19’s impact.
‘Screaming from mountain top’ on Biden quarantine
The Bahamas will be “screaming from the mountain top” in a bid to ensure the planned US quarantine for incoming travellers does not devastate the tourism industry, a Cabinet minister pledged yesterday.
