Bahamas centre stage in Carnival itineraries
The Bahamas is set to feature prominently in the 2026 and 2027 itineraries for seven Carnival Cruise Line vessels that will sell from home ports at Miami, Port Canaveral, Galveston and Baltimore.
GB businesses suffer fire losses
Several Grand Bahama businesses lost inventory and equipment after fire a Monday evening fire engulfed the building that housed D’s Car Rental, Fast Forward Freight Logistics and Dove 103.7FM.
NHI doctor backs lab benefits ‘cap’
A National Health Insurance (NHI) provider yesterday said she understood why the Government has moved to impose “caps and limits” on the scheme’s laboratory benefits package.
Fears ‘abuse’ caused NHI lab benefits cap
An ex-health minister and the Bahamas Medical Association’s (BMA) president yesterday both suggested that “abuse” may have caused National Health Insurance (NHI) laboratory benefits to be capped.
‘Something went terribly wrong’ in Sunshine Finance loan battle
A judge has found “something went terribly wrong” with the Supreme Court’s handling of a near-$400,000 loan dispute involving Sir Franklyn Wilson’s finance company and his wife’s law firm.
Pintard urges GBPA ownership to ‘divest’
The Opposition’s leader yesterday urged the Grand Bahama Port Authority’s (GBPA) owners to “divest” at least part of their interest as he blamed them and the Government for Freeport’s economic state.
Lucayan buyer’s $2bn plan eyes knock down
The Grand Lucayan’s potential buyer plans to demolish all its existing properties to make way for three new hotel towers and two casinos as part of an investment that could hit $2bn.
NHI’s 160,000 face lab benefits ‘caps’
The National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme is set to impose “caps and limits” on a portion of the care benefits received by 160,000 Bahamians as part of further “cost containment measures”.
‘Temperature down’ but still BPL reform concern
Kyle Wilson, the Bahamas Electrical Workers Union’s (BEWU) president, said although the union still has outstanding concerns about how the government’s energy reform will affect employees the “temperature has turned down significantly” after meeting with officials.
Consultation launched on land reform
A CONSULTATION has been held by the Attorney General’s Office on the issue of land reform.
How does your bank rate? Customer fees revealed
A COST analysis of bank fees has been released by the Central Bank - showing that prices continue to differ, notably for transactions involving deposit account administration and credit service maintenance.
Exuma businesses braced for Sandals closure impact
Tour guides in Exuma are bracing for the changes Sandals Emerald Bay’s temporary closing may bring to the island.
ACTIVTRADES: Gold – The eternal safe bet
For millennia, gold has held a unique position as a universal symbol of wealth, serving as a unit of account, a store of value, and a medium of exchange.
PM to meet banks over fee concerns
THE Prime Minister is to meet commercial banks on banking fees, after the issue has been in the spotlight amid rising bank fees.
Majority of businesses seek audit extensions
AN estimated three-quarters of companies with a turnover of $5m plus have requested extensions to submit their audits, according to Shunda Strachan, the Department of Inland Revenue’s acting director.
