Two isolated at LPIA amid Ebola concerns
HEALTH officials on Friday isolated two passengers at the Lynden Pindling International Airport after the travellers, who recently visited the Democratic Republic of Congo, were found to have a fever amid concerns over an Ebola outbreak in Africa.
UPDATE: Two passengers with fever isolated at LPIA after DR Congo travel
Two passengers with fever and a travel history linked to the Democratic Republic of Congo were placed in isolation at Lynden Pindling International Airport tonight.
Family Islands: Execution critical for Gov’t pledges
Family Island officials yesterday said the Davis administration’s new development agenda could bring much-needed infrastructure and economic opportunities but warned that implementation and local consultation will determine whether the promises produce real results.
Chamber urges productivity, business ease Budget focus
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) chairman yesterday urged the Government to use next week’s Budget to deliver reforms that strengthen productivity, improve transparency and create a more business-friendly economy.
Bahamas regains eligibility for US quality ship initiative
The Bahamas has regained eligibility for a US Coast Guard initiative that “recognises and rewards” flagged states and their vessels for “commitment to safety and quality”.
Bahamian realtor details sector’s blockchain future
A Bahamian realtor has spoken at two international conferences on how blockchain and tokenisation are set to reshape the handling of land and property transactions.
Security executive not ‘big advocate’ for armed guards
BUSINESSES concerned about robberies and violent crime should prioritise stronger security procedures, surveillance and staff training instead of choosing to arm security guards, an industry executive argued yesterday.Gamal Newry, president of Preventative Measures, said businesses often overlook fundamental security practices that can reduce crime risks before incidents escalate.
Manufacturing hubs key to drive self-sufficiency
As the dust settles after another general election, the national focus must now shift from politics to production. The Bahamas stands at a defining moment where the conversation must shift towards practical economic transformation.
DIR VAT disputes a ‘huge confusion’ in real estate deals
A Bahamian realtor yesterday warned that disputes over property sale valuations are delaying transactions to the point where “everybody loses” as he urged the Government to place priority focus on making the Department of Inland Revenue’s (DIR) acceptance process as “seamless” as possible.
‘Dismiss $600m damages bid over Supreme Court slip-up’
Resorts World Bimini’s majority owner is demanding that the $600m damages claim launched against it by the project’s original developer be dismissed because it failed to obtain the Bahamian Supreme Court’s permission prior to bringing the action.
Construction feels pressurefrom 30% aggregate jump
The Bahamian Contractors Association’s president yesterday warned that price hikes of up to 30 percent for aggregate materials, such as sand, and growing shortages of limestone fill are placing mounting pressure on construction with little sign that cost pressures will ease soon.
Opposition seeks answers on ‘ballooning’ Gov’t debt
The Opposition yesterday said it will demand “answers” from the Government on why the “ballooning” national debt is increasing at a much faster rate than its annual fiscal deficits and its continued reliance on borrowing amid record revenues.
Food store employees shaken by armed theft
EMPLOYEES at the Buy 4 Less food store on Blue Hill Road South were left shaken after an armed robbery on Wednesday afternoon.
BTVI to ask public to help fund $250m mega campus
THE Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute unveiled a master plan yesterday for a proposed new 20-acre campus, but officials said the final price tag is still being calculated as the institution prepares to ask Bahamians and the private sector to help fund the project.
Classes to resume Tuesday after school scabies outbreak
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology said classes are expected to resume next Tuesday at the Harbour Island All-Age School in Eleuthera, following a brief suspension earlier this week after six cases of scabies were confirmed.
Royal Caribbean backs new farm to boost food security
A COMMUNITY farm backed by Royal Caribbean and the Ministry of Agriculture officially opened in Centreville yesterday, with organisers saying the project is aimed at helping residents facing food insecurity while pushing The Bahamas toward greater food self-sufficiency.
Walker denies lack of trust in Bahamian govt
US Ambassador Herschel Walker denied yesterday that the redaction of a Bahamian politician’s name from a US court filing reflected a lack of trust in the Bahamian government.
Campbell waits for own survey an overfished marine species
AGRICULTURE and Marine Resources Minister Jomo Campbell said the government will wait for its own fisheries survey before deciding how to respond to a peer-reviewed study warning that several commercially important marine species in The Bahamas are overfished.
ORG chief taking Davis promise of transparency 'with grain of salt'
A KEY governance reformer said yesterday he is treating the Davis administration’s renewed promises on transparency with “a little grain of salt”, warning that the upcoming budget will show whether the government is serious about long-delayed reforms or merely repeating pledges it failed to deliver in its first term.
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