Aviation chief: ‘Tremendous results’ on LPIA congestion
The Government’s aviation chief yesterday said there have been “tremendous results” since launching a task force to manage passenger congestion at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA).
Bahamasair awaits new plane for key fleet boost
Bahamasair’s managing director yesterday said a newly-acquired ATR aircraft is on route to The Bahamas to give the national flag carrier a much-needed fleet boost.
Treasure battle ‘like bad partner divorce’
The treasure hunter salvaging a multi-billion dollar Bahamas wreck yesterday described its legal battle with a former contractor as akin to “a divorce from a bad partner” as it bids to ramp up exploration activities.
Gov’ts Old Bahama Bay intervention ‘improper’
The parties seeking to regain management control at Old Bahama Bay yesterday hit back at the Government’s investments chief by arguing her intervention was “improper” and challenging her standing to do so.
Minister: ‘Second lap’ of labour deals to start
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the Government is about to start its “second lap” of re-negotiating expired industrial agreements with the trade unions.
Ombudsman helping with consumer protection push
The Central Bank’s governor says it will recommend reforming the Payments System Act to aid development of the so-called ‘basic bank account’ designed to boost financial access for many Bahamians.
$185m deal for west GB road paving
Most of the government contracts issued in December 2024 was tied up in just one deal awarded to a Bahamas Striping affiliate for repaving west Grand Bahama’s roads.
Gov’t intervenes in Old Bahama Bay’s management row
The Government has intervened in the escalating dispute over Old Bahama Bay by demanding that the parties involved in retaking the hotel’s management “cease and desist” until they obtain the necessary permits.
Bahamas targets world beating depositor safety
Around 580,000 Bahamian bank accounts were fully protected against their institution’s possible collapse as at year-end 2024, the Central Bank’s governor has revealed.
Global aviation body warns Bahamas on retroactive fees
Global aviation’s trade body has warned it is “imperative” that Bahamian and other airlines not be penalised by triple-digit retroactive fee hikes as a result of “errors” by local regulators.
New power plants tap investors for $132.5m
A successful renewable energy bidder yesterday unveiled plans to raise a total $132.5m from Bahamian investors to finance the development of new power plants on Abaco and Eleuthera.
‘Ageless wonder’: Timothy Munnings sets another world record
Timothy Munnings can celebrate again with another world record - this time in the men’s 400 metres indoors at the World Masters Association’s Indoor Championships.
Graycliff eyes distribution deal with Caribbean first
Graycliff has become the first Caribbean home for the Watenshi gin through its recent partnership with Cambridge Distillery.
Revived Young Professionals Society gains ‘50 applications’
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) says it has have received “50 initial applications” for the revived Young Professionals Society (OYP).
Ginn ‘owner’ complaint to Data Protection regulator
A Bahamian investor yesterday refuted complaints made to data protection regulators in The Bahamas and US that he has “misrepresented” himself as the owner and/or purchaser of the former Ginn project.
