FIU chief discloses ‘uptick’ in suspicious transactions
The Financial Intelligence Unit’s (FIU) top executive yesterday said there has been an “uptick” in suspicious transactions reports (STRs) as it teamed with the Gaming Board to battle financial crime.
‘Pretty dead’: Marina Labour Day occupancies cut by half
Marina operators yesterday voiced mixed predictions for the 2025-2026 winter season following “a pretty dead” US Labour Day holiday weekend where many endured half their normal occupancy levels.
Breezes chair eyeing expansion possibility
SuperClubs Breezes is exploring expansion plans, its chairman revealed yesterday, although he provided no details or timelines.
Bluff house Purchase ‘good for all of Abaco’
An Abaco hotel branded “the oldest resort in the Family Islands” will enjoy a $50m upgrade following its sale in a deal expected to close imminently, it was revealed yesterday.
Man accused of assaulting officer with knife
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of assaulting a police officer with a knife.
DELVIN MAJOR: Working together to halt rogue aviation operators
In the beautiful archipelago of The Bahamas, where air travel is a vital bridge connecting our islands, the safety of the flying public must always be paramount.
Bahamian marine pilots hail mandate to use their service
Bahamian marine pilots have hailed the enforcement of a compulsory requirement that all vessels calling at this nation’s ports - including private cruise islands - must use their services.
Customs launches training initiative for 92 new recruits
Bahamas Customs has launched a six-month training programme for 92 new recruits and persons transferring from other government agencies.
Atlantis Coral Towers staff to start returning next week
Atlantis staff asked to take vacation or temporary leave due to the Coral Towers’ closure will begin returning to work next week on September 8, the hotel union’s president said yesterday.
Ex-pilots union chief loses Bahamasair battle again
A former pilots’ union president has seen his retirement age-related employment dispute with Bahamasair dismissed “in its entirety” for the second time by a Bahamian court.
Health ministry staff to relocate within weeks
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the Government is aiming to relocate Ministry of Health and Department of Public Service staff from Meeting Street within the next two weeks.
‘Top priority’: NHI fails to pay key providers for two months
Key National Health Insurance (NHI) providers have yet to be paid for medical services provided to thousands of Bahamians during the first two months of the Government’s 2025-2026 fiscal year.
Atlantis ‘sex pest’ boss loses $162,343 claim
An ex-Atlantis manager fired for sexual harassment, and who allegedly told a junior employee “he would kidnap me and carry me to Canada”, has lost his $162,343 claim for wrongful and unfair dismissal.
Bahamas will ‘pay the price’ if education woe not tackled
Bahamian society and the economy will “pay the price” if this nation fails to tackle its decades-old education woes, it was argued yesterday, as an ex-tourism minister readies to head the Productivity Council.
Stopover tourism ‘subdued’ with 1.3% first-half decline
Higher-spending stopover tourism arrivals declined by 1.3 percent during the 2025 first-half as The Bahamas’ most important industry generated “healthy but moderated activity”, it was asserted yesterday.
