$1.5bn battle for sunken treasure
A furious legal battle has erupted over efforts to recover $1.5bn in sunken treasure from Bahamian waters amid accusations that all parties involved have violated this nation’s laws.
Cuba Libre’s ‘Warm the Shacks’ initiative supporting Junkanoo groups ahead of holiday parades
CUBA Libre launched its annual “Warm the Shacks” initiative yesterday to support Junkanoo groups ahead of the upcoming Junkanoo season.
Skippings urges public, ‘stop being hotheaded’ after latest murder
CHIEF Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings has urged the public “to stop being hot headed” after another violent fight left a man dead on Wednesday.
WNBA Champion and MVP Jonquel Jones returns to hero’s welcome in Freeport
Grand Bahama’s pride and WNBA Finals MVP Jonquel Jones touched down in Freeport on Thursday to a hero’s welcome.
‘Extraordinary’ Business Licence fees predicted
The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday revealed he expects next year’s Business Licence fee revenues to be “extraordinary” following a 10 percent increase in collections this year.
Insurers: Time running out for Road Traffic Act clarity
Bahamian insurers yesterday warned they and the Government are rapidly running out of time to resolve the “confusion” and uncertainty surrounding implementation of the new Road Traffic Act reforms.
Developer: OWN EIA not used to get Approvals
An Eleuthera project’s Bahamian co-founder yesterday moved to reassure that the developer did not use its own study to obtain the necessary environmental approvals from the Government.
COP declines to confirm voice notes verified by foreign investigators
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander declined to say whether voice recordings at the centre of an investigation into alleged corruption have been verified as genuine by foreign investigators.
Abaco workers waiting for govt to pay one year later
A GROUP of government workers engaged to survey shantytown communities in Abaco are calling on government to pay outstanding monies owed them for their work.
‘Be on your guard for Christmas criminals’
AS the holiday season often sees a rise in crime, Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings said Bahamians remain careless in protecting themselves from criminals.
‘Put hotels up for security in appeal’
Baha Mar’s original developer last night argued that the two Nassau hotels owned by the project’s contractor should be pledged as security for its New York appeal against his $1.642bn damages verdict.
CIBC unveils financing deal with electric vehicle dealer
CIBC Caribbean (Bahamas) says it has teamed with EV Motors to offer auto buyers a financing solution designed to drive faster adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in The Bahamas.
DEIDRE BASTIAN: Reignite your passion to fix failing companies
Imagine starting a business that you built into a ‘million dollar company’ through sheer hard work but, after a few years, you notice it is failing.
Gov’t optimistic on target for deficit below $100m
The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday asserted that the Government is still on target to meet its 2024-2025 fiscal targets despite the near ten-fold rise in the deficit during the year’s first two months.
Central Bank eyes faster payments
The Central Bank of The Bahamas revealed yesterday at BICA’s Accountants Week it is in the process of implementing a new initiative referred to as the Fast Payments System which Deputy Governor Derek Rolle said will come into action in the next few years.
Homecoming celebration for Jonquel Jones all set
THE Government of The Bahamas, through the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, is thrilled to announce a grand homecoming celebration in honour of Jonquel Jones, our very own WNBA champion and MVP.
