Medical plan partners with Kanoo to boost care access
A Bahamian medical plan has teamed with a local digital payments provider to improve access to healthcare regardless of whether persons have a bank account.
Bahamian dealer launches Chinese electric auto brand
A Bahamian electric vehicle dealer has officially launched the high-end Chinese auto brand, HongQi, in The Bahamas.
Burrows appointed as CBS managing director
Commonwealth Building Supplies (CBS Bahamas) yesterday confirmed that Brent Burrows II has been promoted to the post of managing director with effect from today.
URCA launches consultation on Gov’ts GB Power purchase
Electricity sector regulators yesterday launched a consultation process to obtain public feedback on the Government’s proposed $200m Grand Bahama Power Company acquisition more than three weeks after it was first notified of the deal.
Royal Caribbean opens PI Beach Club to Bahamians
Royal Caribbean’s Paradise Island beach club is now its doors to Bahamians as it unveils discounted access for local residents ahead of the Easter holiday period.
Inspectors to enforce ‘zero VAT’ compliance
Inspectors from the Government’s consumer affairs unit will maintain a strong presence at food retailers, gas stations and pharmacies to today to ensure businesses comply with the Government’s elimination of VAT on uncooked foods which takes effect on April 1.
Iran war may ‘significantly erode’ Bahamian growth
The Central Bank yesterday warned The Bahamas’ 2026 economic growth prospects may “significantly erode” if the Middle East war becomes protracted although it reassured that this nation’s $2.898bn foreign currency reserves “provide a meaningful cushion” for increasingly expensive fuel imports.
New Rosewood Exuma fight over ‘secret permit carve out’
The $200m Rosewood Exuma project’s leading opponent is accusing its rival developer of using environmental approvals, granted for limited land preparation studies, as ”cover” to begin the construction of roads and other major infrastructure on Big Sampson Cay.
Petroleum retailers warn: ‘Nothing is going to be cheap'
Petroleum retailers yesterday warned that soaring fuel prices are expected to drive goods and services price increases across The Bahamas, as one asserted “nothing is going to be cheap” with gasoline forecast to climb above $6.50 per gallon.
DPM: German twinning deal opens up Europe commerce
The Bahamas is positioning itself to expand tourism, trade and airlift opportunities with Europe following the renewal of a town-twinning agreement with Nassau, Germany, the deputy prime minister said yesterday.
Gov’t speaks to Meta, TikTok over Bahamian creatives pay
The Government is negotiating with digital platforms such as Meta, TikTok and X in a bid to ensure Bahamian creators and influencers can be paid for their work, the Prime Minister said yesterday.
Judge boosts FTX liquidators over West Bay property’s sale
FTX’s Bahamian liquidators have been boosted in their quest to maximise real estate recoveries for creditors after a Supreme Court judge ruled they and others have “strong prospects of success” in defeating a claim that so far has blocked the sale of a high-end West Bay Street property.
Opponents ‘appalled’ as $200m Exuma resort wins planning nod
The $200m Rosewood Exuma developer yesterday hailed the “renewed momentum” created by the planning authorities’ support and findings that it “represents a low-density resort model appropriate” for Big Sampson Cay - leaving its opponents “appalled” and “shocked”.
Exuma residents back progress on $200m Rosewood Exuma
BLACK Point and Staniel Cay residents yesterday voiced support for the $200m Rosewood Exuma project - and the jobs and economic impact it promises - after the Town Planning Committee gave “preliminary support” for its application for site plan approval.
‘Dire straits’: Lucayan’s electricity cut-off again
The Grand Lucayan’s electricity supply has been turned off for a second time, Tribune Business can reveal, with the resort now lacking both power and water due to unpaid billing arrears amid the wait for its sale to close.
