Port unveils ‘cruisin’ green’ waste move
The Nassau Cruise Port (NCP) yesterday unveiled its ‘Cruisin’ Green’ sustainable waste management initiative as part of celebrating Global Recycling Day.
Bristol manager now top wine professional
A Bristol Wines & Spirits brand manager has become The Bahamas’ latest Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) level three certified wine professional.
Cruise port projects 59% revenue surge to $78m
Nassau Cruise Port is projecting 2025 revenues will increase by 59 percent to $78m, its top executive revealed yesterday, with passenger volumes now forecast to rise by a further 300,000 and hit 6.5m.
‘No escape’ for Bahamas amid global recession fear
A Bahamian economist yesterday warned “there’s really no escape” for this nation with the global economy “on trajectory” for a recession due to the stock market and trade turmoil sparked by US policies
Mall at Marathon wants $358k from ex-Galleria chief’s estate
The Bahamas’ largest retail shopping mall is demanding $358,532 from the estate of the late Galleria Cinemas’ chief, and ex-deputy DNA leader, to settle an unpaid debt dating from before COVID-19 struck.
Minister wanting $290m hospital ‘to move faster’
A Cabinet minister says he would like New Providence’s proposed $290m hospital project “to move faster” although talks with the Chinese bank financing it are “moving in a favourable direction”.
Gov’t signs first utility-scale solar agreement for Nassau
The Government yesterday signed what is expected to be the first of several utility scale solar energy power purchase agreements (PPAs) for New Providence with Madeleine Solar Power.
Bahamas taking STEP to financial services growth
The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Bahamas branch discussed emerging trends, regulatory developments and financial services innovations during its annual conference last week.
Low-cost carrier to launch Carolinas to Nassau route
A US low-cost airline is making The Bahamas its fourth international destination with the launch of non-stop service between Nassau and Raleigh-Durham on 11 June.
Fishing feedback sought on marine protected areas
The Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG), in partnership with The Bahamas National Trust (BNT), is seeking input from Family Islands fishermen on the impact of marine protected areas (MPAs).
Bahamian named to key role with global standards body
A senior executive with the Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ) has been appointed to a key post with its global watchdog counterpart.
‘Not panicking yet’ over fears of huge shipping cost hike
Bahamian businesses are “not panicking yet” over fears this nation and the wider Caribbean will be “devastated” by potential container shipping cost increases worth thousands of dollars due to US policy changes.
Freeport can ‘fill void’ on US China ship fee
Calls have been made for the Freeport Container Port to “fill the void” and enable The Bahamas and wider Caribbean to escape the US threat to levy up to $1m per port call by Chinese-made ships.
Bahamians ‘paying rent in own home’ over fee switch
Bahamians are “now paying rent in their own home” as a result of the revised air services navigation fees being proposed by the Government-owned regulator, an aviation industry veteran is arguing.
Minister: ‘Four prong’ strategy is paying off
A Cabinet minister says the Government’s “balanced four-prong” economic and fiscal strategy has enabled it to “minimise the tax burden” and avoid imposing new and/or increased levies on the Bahamian people.
