Water Corp tells Eleuthera’s residents: ‘We feel your pain’
A senior Water & Sewerage Corporation executive yesterday told south Eleuthera residents that “we feel your pain” over supply disruptions that have been blamed on electricity “irregularities”.
Pintard: ‘Change coming’ over banking regulation
The Opposition’s leader yesterday pronounced himself satisfied that “change is certainly coming” to Bahamian commercial banking following his meeting with the Central Bank governor.
FNM slams Sir Franklyn on bank reform criticism
The Opposition’s leader has hit back at Sir Franklyn Wilson over his criticism of the party’s banking reforms by arguing that he is attacking the same proposals he recommended.
Pintard blasts Gov’t on ‘single source’ bidding
The Opposition’s leader is accusing the Government of bypassing the Public Procurement Act through the increased use of sole source bidding.
Pintard seeks owner meeting over GB Power rate increase
The Opposition’s leader yesterday said he will seek to meet with Grand Bahama Power Company’s Canadian owner after its executives declined to meet over the proposed 6.3 percent base rate increase.
Customer interaction is now Augmented Reality
In the rapidly evolving world of technology, Augmented Reality (AR) has emerged as a revolutionary tool, transforming the landscape of marketing and sales.
Royal Caribbean hires local consultant in PI Beach Club
A Bahamian consultant has been hired to ensure Royal Caribbean lives up to its environmental commitments during the construction and operation of its Paradise Island beach club.
Bank teams with UN Women to host ‘empowerment retreat’
The Bahamas Development Bank (BDB) recently teamed with UN Women to host 70 ladies to a Women in Business Empowerment Retreat.
Crumbling bridge threat to $18m GB resort sale
The $18m sale of a Grand Bahama resort is threatened by the “dilapidated and dangerous” bridge that represents the sole transport link to “mainland” Freeport for itself and multiple other businesses.
‘No secret’ Customs short staffed amid grievances
Customs’ top official yesterday said it is “no secret” that the agency is short-staffed amid officer concerns over promotions, replacements, delayed overtime payments and transportation fees.
Criticism ‘justifiable’ on bank service and fee transparency
A senior banker yesterday said the industry is open to “justifiable criticism” over customer service standards, transparency in fee-setting and the transition to a digital payments system.
BISX-listed fund targets second acquisition in ‘24
A BISX-listed fund yesterday revealed it is targeting a second real estate acquisition before year-end 2024 as it bids to close the multi-million purchase of a Bay Street property next week.
Eleuthera utilities woes hurting vacation rentals
Long-standing Eleuthera vacation rental customers are deserting the island over its utilities woes with power and water providers yesterday said to be competing to outdo each other over outages.
Brewery blames ‘tax crackdown’ for shortfall
Kalik’s manufacturer has blamed a near-2 percent revenue slump during the 2024 first half on a government tax crackdown that disrupted “normal purchases” by some of its largest customers.
Minnis demands IPO for BPL grid company
An ex-prime minister yesterday demanded the Government revamp its New Providence electricity grid reforms by allowing “average” Bahamian investors to directly participate via an initial public offering (IPO).
