Crypto ‘marriage’ with traditional financial services
The Bahamas must take a “holistic” approach that “marries” the Fintech and digital asset space with its existing financial services industry, a local risk specialist is urging.
NHI ‘ready’ for new Cabinet go
The Minister of Health is confident the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme is “ready” for resubmission to the Cabinet, saying: “Most of the heavy lifting has been done.”
‘Movement, finally’ over boating fees
A top Ministry of Finance officials says the government is examining ways to improve the collection of boating fees, with preliminary discussions already held with stakeholders.
PM urges skills deficit solutions
More Bahamians must be trained in technical skills to meet the employment demands an expanding national economy will create, the Prime Minister has urged.
Bahamas growing $300m ‘natural fit’
The Bahamas last week sought to grow a $300m private aviation market that was described as a “natural fit” by heavily promoting the jurisdiction at a major Florida show.
‘Call out’ public sector on multi-million waste
Governance reformers yesterday demanded that the public sector be “called out” over its multi-million dollar waste and inefficiency, and warned: “Audits don’t make it go away.”
SARKIS SCORES COURT VICTORY: CCA loses bid to stop US legal action
Baha Mar's original developer yesterday won a second legal victory against the project's main contractor to reignite his $2.25bn fraud and breach of contract lawsuit.
‘Tip of the iceberg’ on crypto ambition
The deputy prime minister yesterday voiced optimism that proposed fintech/crypto regulations will make The Bahamas a Caribbean leader, adding: “We’re knocking on the tip of the iceberg.”
‘Old school’ firms face challenge to remain relevant
A Cabinet minister yesterday said “old school businesses” will find it hard to remain relevant in a rapidly-changing world where services are increasingly the preferred product.
Morton Salt union: ‘We’re not at fault over productivity’
THE union representing Morton Salt line workers yesterday warned “something is going to happen soon” if the government fails to intervene in the ongoing dispute with the salt harvester.
Tourism minister boosts Bahamas’ aviation move
A Cabinet minister is boosting The Bahamas’ presence at the second largest aviation conference in the US as it seeks to attract a greater share of the private pilot market.
Unions wary on BTC franchise downsize
THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) line-staff union yesterday said it remains in a “wait and see situation” over further potential downsizing at the carrier.
Bahamas builds on 60% boater growth
The Bahamas sought to build on the more than 60 percent increase in boating visitors over the past three years through its presence at the Palm Beach International Boat Show.
Bank expands services for Bahamas customers
Cornèr Bank (Overseas) has this week unveiled an expanded suite of investment services targeted at Bahamas-based clients, including its “My Cornèr” trading app.
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