'It's the workers who are hurting'
A former hotel union presidential candidate says industry workers are not feeling the benefits from booming tourism numbers, adding: “We are the ones hurting in this.”
DPM: Deficit target in reach with $400m cut
The deputy prime minister has signalled that the government remains on track to hit its main 2018-2019 fiscal target by touting a $400m reduction in the annual deficit since it took office.
'Clean up' Immigration before new exemption
The Immigration Department must “clean up its act now” before the government imposes any further responsibilities such as the 14-day work “visa” exemption, an ex-minister is warning.
Taxi drivers ready for Tuesday protest
TAXI drivers say they are gearing up for another protest as the government has failed to address their outstanding concerns.
Zealous regulation still 'degrading' experience
Financial services customer experiences are still “too degraded” by the over-zealous application of strict Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures, the Central Bank’s governor believes.
Govt to demystify budget language
The Ministry of Finance is aiming to demystify fiscal and Budgetary terms through a collaboration with social media influencers designed to explain what they mean for ordinary Bahamians.
Bahamas commits to sustainable tourism
The Bahamas reiterated its “steadfast” commitment to sustainable tourism at a regional United Nations (UN) meeting on the industry.
Exuma's Swimming Pigs hog the Cannes limelight
Exuma and its swimming pigs were spotlighted at last weekend’s Cannes Film Festival through a beach party title sponsored by Grand Isle Resort & Spa.
Guaranty Bank clients lose FIU injunction bid
Two Guaranty Bank & Trust clients have failed to prevent the Bahamian Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) from obtaining their financial records despite claims of political persecution.
Hotel workers in strike ballot
The hotel union will take a strike vote this Thursday after slamming the industry’s proposal to eliminate the automatic 15 percent gratuity and other worker benefits as “a slap in the face”.
Sebas fund no Island Luck 'back door' IPO
The two mutual funds launched yesterday by Sebas Bastian’s new investment house are not an alternative “back door” to an Island Luck initial public offering (IPO), top executives said.
Growth platform laid for Sebas' investment house
Investar Securities’ mutual fund launch is the first step in developing a fully-fledged investment bank, its chairman said yesterday, describing some local investments as “a crap shoot”.
Bran: WTO can't 'take bread from Bahamian people'
The government must ensure it does not “take bread out of the mouths of Bahamians” by taking this country into full WTO membership, the DNA’s former leader said yesterday.
Sandals: Try $30m sexual assault case in The Bahamas
Sandals is urging a New York judge to dismiss a $30m sexual assault claim because it occurred at its Nassau resort and should therefore be heard by a Bahamian court.
'Handicapped' over disabled building access
The level of access disabled people have to Bahamian commercial buildings is “awful” because of an inability to enforce the law, a private sector executive blasted yesterday.
