Enemies of transparency’ over Bahamas Moorings
The Opposition’s deputy leader yesterday accused the Davis administration of being “enemies of transparency” as he blasted the now-aborted Bahamas Moorings lease deal.
Opposition deputy slams Budget surplus ‘gimmick’
The Opposition’s deputy leader yesterday said the Davis administration is using projected $75.5m Budget surplus for 2025-2026 to “swing” The Bahamas into believing the economy is prosperous.
Contractors eye reduced costs with duty changes
Bahamian contractors yesterday voiced hopes they will enjoy reduced costs for critical building materials and supplies as a result of Customs duty cuts in the 2025-2026 Budget.
PM and DPM unveil Cat Island Icon sign
The Prime Minister and Chester Cooper, deputy prime minister and minister of tourism, investments and aviation, officially unveiled an Icon sign heralding the beauty and mystique of Cat Island.
Union leader calls for better Gov’t dialogue
A trade union leader is calling for better consultation by the Government over proposed labour reforms and actions following the Prime Minister’s revelation of upcoming civil service pay increases.
PM and DPM open new Cat Island hotel
The Prime Minister and deputy prime minister were both present for the official opening of Curly’s Beach Resort in Bennett’s Harbour, Cat Island, on June 6.
$200m Exuma project drawing competing support, opposition
The $200m Rosewood Exuma project was yesterday said to have drawn both support and opposition for the development targeted at Sampson Cay.
Southern Air plane in transfer mishap
Southern Air executives yesterday confirmed one of its aircraft suffered “minor damage” due to a mishap that occurred when it was being moved for mechanical service.
Fire sparks closure of west New Providence restaurant
A well-known western New Providence restaurant has closed indefinitely after a fire caused “significant damage” over the Labour Day holiday weekend.
Airline plans to launch daily Cat Island service
A Fort Lauderdale-based airline is launching daily service to Cat Island on November 1, 2025, and has also unveiled plans to expand its route to Stella Maris, Long Island, at the same time.
Airline plans to launch daily Cat Island service
A Fort Lauderdale-based airline is launching daily service to Cat Island on November 1, 2025, and has also unveiled plans to expand its route to Stella Maris, Long Island, at the same time.
Ex-minister: Reforms let tax authorities ‘run amok’
A former Cabinet minister is accusing the Government of devising laws that permit the tax authorities to “run amok” over law-abiding businesses who are constantly placed at a disadvantage.
Bahamas hits Florida for tourism promotion
The Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation is today launching a series of regional sales and marketing missions targeting one of The Bahamas’ most lucrative and closest markets, Florida.
BREA: VAT reforms ‘unequitable’ in law
The Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) has warned the Government it is “unequitable in law” to impose the compliance burden, and related penalties, for property sales VAT on its members.
Budget debate awaiting unfunded $4.1bn civil service pension reform
The Government is “expected to table in Parliament” legislation to tackle unfunded civil service pension liabilities - forecast to hit $4.1bn in only seven years’ time - during the current Budget debate.
