Consultation begins on 5G communications
CONSULTATION is being launched over 5G communications technology in The Bahamas.
Minister says help on way for Eleuthera electricity
ELEUTHERA is receiving support to deal with its electricity woes, according to Energy and Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis, who said islanders will soon see relief.
‘Pay up or operating licence suspended’ proposes URCA
CHANGES are being proposed to the electronic communications sector in a new consultation document released by the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA).
Ministry unveils $43m plan to boost nation’s healthcare
The Ministry of Health and Wellness held a public forum last night to reveal its upcoming plans for significant improvements to the health sector across The Bahamas.
Power outage after lightning storm
Several areas of New Providence experienced an electrical outage yesterday due to lightning storms.
BREA president responds to criticisms over condos
THE president of the Bahamas Real Estate Association, Carla Sweeting, says that BREA has a neutral stance on homeowner association rules and restrictions, after criticisms in a letter to The Tribune.
Partnership to help teachers buy homes
The Teachers & Salaried Workers Co-Operative Credit Union Limited and The Bahamas Union of Teachers have partnered to generate $20m to provide financial opportunities to BUT members.
Lyford Cay hospital in expansion plan
Lyford Cay Hospital is applying for permission to renovate and expand its existing medical facility.
Consumers complain of long lines after bank centralises card pick-up
A BISX- listed bank has “centralised” card collections but consumers are complaining about the long lines and wait times.
'Election silence' rethink in proposals from URCA
The Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority (URCA) has proposed changes to the regulation of "election silence" as part of a series of proposals to update content regulation.
$25m sports facility wins preliminary approval
A developer has received preliminary approval from the Department of Town Planning to construct a $20m-$25m outdoor sporting facility.
Honour for straw vendors at Hall of Fame celebration
A HALL of fame is to honour straw vendors next month.
Sandals says it has permits for chapel after concerns
OFFICIALS at Sandals have insisted it has the correct permits to construct a waterfront wedding chapel after concerns were raised by neighbours.
Loans for women, young and people with disability
The Bahamas Development Bank (BDB) will soon offer low-interest loans to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) owned or led by women, youth, and people with disabilities, starting this month.
Court hears final claims in Baha Mar $1.5bn case
The New York legal clash between Baha Mar’s main contractor, China Construction America (CCA), and Sarkis Izmirlian involving claims of fraud and breach of contract wrapped up with the contractor claiming that debt led to a $1.5bn loss and not construction delays - a claim contended by Mr Izmirlian’s legal team.
