Opposition: Davis hiding nearly $500m debt
Opposition blasts Davis administration over ‘secret loans’ and nearly $500 m in new debt.
Financial blows 'stop business owners buying safety and surveillance equipment'
Financial blows have prevented business owners from investing in safety and surveillance equipment, according to one alarm system service provider.
Cat Island load shedding ended after two weeks, says BPL
Bahamas Power and Light Company announced yesterday that rotational load shedding on Cat Island has ended after more than two weeks.
Chamber backs Exuma resort boom: ‘Get ready to grow’ local businesses told
The Exuma Chamber of Commerce is throwing its full support behind a wave of luxury resort developments on the island, with president Ehren Hanna urging local businesses to prepare for growth as more than 1,500 jobs and expanded economic opportunities are expected.
‘Complete revamp’ of OSH standards promised by Labour Minister
The Labour Minister has pledged to “completely revamp” Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards in The Bahamas adding that a public consultation will be held soon.
Darville: Groundbreaking for $267m specialty hospital ‘very soon'
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said groundbreaking for the $267m specialty hospital will take place “very soon,” as the government finalizes loan arrangements and moves ahead with site preparations.
$200m Exuma resort plan slammed as ‘catastrophic’ for environment
A LOCAL environmental advocate has denounced the government’s approval of the $200m Rosewood Exuma development on Sampson Cay as a “catastrophic” blow to the island’s fragile ecosystem.
Poachers top concern for fishing industry
Fishermen were “spared” with the passing of Hurricane Erin, and poachers remain top concerns for the industry, says Keith Carroll, the National Fisheries Association’s (NFA) president.
‘Livery drivers also have mouths to feed’
A taxi and tour operator argued that taxi drivers must provide better service while defending livery drivers’ right to earn a living as well.
CPC eyes vendor verification system to boost consumer confidence
Senator Randy Rolle, Chairman of the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC), says the agency is exploring the introduction of a vendor verification system aimed at strengthening consumer confidence and ensuring safer transactions, particularly for tourists and online shoppers.
Businesses urged against exploitation in back-to-school shopping season
The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) is warning businesses against engaging in price gouging during the busy back-to-school shopping season, particularly as families look to take advantage of the VAT Holiday.
Bahamas Trade Commission participates in SME Management seminar in China
The Bahamas Trade Commission recently participated in the Seminar on SME Management for The Bahamas held in China from August 5th to 18th.
Data protection law to ‘modernise’ privacy
Public consultation has been launched for the draft Data Protection Bill, which is intended to replace the existing Data Protection (Privacy of Personal Information) Act, 2003
Dredging for Clifton LNG terminal starts this month
The government will begin dredging works for the country’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Clifton Pier before the end of the month, Energy and Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis confirmed yesterday.
‘Use St George’s Cay to solve Eleuthera power’
An Eleuthera resident questioned what “conditions” BPL would agree to in order for St George’s Cay Power Company (SGCPC) to act as a temporary solution to electricity woes.
