Abaco hotel concern over BPL power woe
Abaco hoteliers are warning that Bahamas Power & Light's (BPL) outdated infrastructure is causing yet another challenge for the island’s tourism sector.
DANIEL FERGUSON: Recalling my mentor in public procurement
Most of you know that my written articles are geared towards sharing knowledge and insights with both my public procurement colleagues and the Bahamian public at large.
Gas retailers hope no 'tremendous' price impact from Middle East war
Bahamian gasoline retailers are hoping to escape any "tremendous” price hike from the impact Israel's conflict with Iran will have on global oil costs.
Water Corp says Long Island woe not as bad as suggested
The Water and Sewerage Corporation has fired back at assertions by Long Island's MP that his constituents lost water supply because of troubles at the island's reverse osmosis plant.
‘Reclaiming national identity’ in Downtown Nassau revival
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday said a “a major entertainment” project could serve as an anchor for reviving downtown Nassau - an objective he described as “reclaiming our national identity”.
‘Under-explored’ TV, film targeted for tax breaks
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday revealed the Government is crafting a package of tax breaks and other concessions aimed at stimulating the “under-explored” film and TV production industry.
Court rejects claim Bahamas assisting ‘fishing expedition’
The Supreme Court yesterday rejected assertions that The Bahamas’ provision of assistance to a global Internet and cyber fraud investigation is “an impermissible fishing expedition”.
Seabed lease reforms in marina uncertainty
Bahamian marinas were yesterday said to be uncertain over how and whether new charges and provisions for seabed leases will impact the sector ahead of today’s meeting with the Port Department.
Deltec: FTX collapse used as $35m damages revenge
A Bahamian bank is accusing a payments provider of exploiting FTX’s collapse and related unproven claims to trash its reputation in revenge for launching a $35m damages claim against it.
DPM: ‘No stone unturned’ in filling Silver Airways gap
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday pledged to “leave no stone unturned” in filling the airlift void created by Silver Airways’ collapse with Bahamasair already called upon to help.
Long Island hit by water shortages
Long Island residents have been without water services for days due problems with the island’s reverse osmosis plant, their MP told the House of Assembly yesterday.
DPM hails record arrivals despite stopover decline
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday hailed record visitor arrivals of 4.373m for the first four months of 2025 despite a slight 0.4 percent drop in higher-spending stopover visitors.
Hoteliers worried but Briland still safe amid crime upswing
Harbour Island hoteliers yesterday voiced optimism that the destination remains safe and attractive for tourists despite the spike in violent crime.
‘Too many Bahamians fall victim to fraudsters’
The Securities Commission says “too many Bahamians are still falling victim to fraudsters” as it staged a training seminar for 28 Royal Bahamas Police Force officers to help better prosecute scammers.
DPM brands Silver Airways demise as ‘a bump in the road’
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday downplayed Silver Airways’ demise as “a bump in the road” despite the loss of 87,000 annual seats into Abaco alone and calls for a “crisis management plan”.
