Bahamian tour operators defend safety protocols
Bahamian tour and excursion boat operators yesterday argued that the industry’s safety protocols are in line with international standards including when they have to deal with drunken passengers.
GB economic output less than decade ago
Grand Bahama’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday said Freeport Harbour is anticipating “a very lean” 2025 second with the island still to return to the economic output levels of ten years ago.
Unsafe work and informal economy ‘high on agenda’
The informal economy and unsafe working conditions are “high on the agenda” for the National Tripartite Council, it was disclosed yesterday, as both private sector and unions agreed with some US concerns.
‘Criminality’ accusations spark $113m Bahamian fund’s court winding-up
The Securities Commission yesterday revealed “heightened concerns” sparked by accusations of “criminality” had caused it to seek the court-supervised winding-up of a $113m Bahamian investment fund.
Ex-MP, judge indicted by US on $3.6m fraud
An ex-MP and former Supreme Court judge is now being pursued by US federal law enforcement after he was charged with perpetrating a $3.568m fraud, Tribune Business can reveal.
Eleuthera split over new power provider
Eleuthera residents are torn between whether to support a Spanish Wells energy provider or Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) and its island-wide revamp in their quest for reliable electricity.
Briland resorts cautious on funding energy providers
Harbour Island hotels yesterday reacted coolly to suggestions that local businesses and residents help finance a new energy company to provide reliable power to the island.
One of BPL’s offline Abaco units to return by month-end
A senior Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) executive yesterday said he expects one of the two offline units at Abaco’s Wilson City power plant to be repaired before August ends.
BPL teams ‘bracing’ for Erin’s impact
A senior Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) executive yesterday said it has done “extensive” maintenance work in the southern Bahamas prior to hurricane season but efforts are still ongoing.
Top supplier: ‘Some progress’ in cutting Water Corp’s $29m debt
New Providence’s main water supplier yesterday said there has been “some progress” in cutting debts owed to it by the Water & Sewerage Corporation that were nearing $30m at end-June 2025.
Western Air chief succeeds on condo administrator bid
Western Air’s top executive has successfully persuaded the Supreme Court to appoint an administrator for one of Freeport’s most prominent condominium complexes.
Shipping agent fails in bid to jail ex-executive
A Freeport-based shipping agent yesterday failed in its bid to have its former general manager and his wife sent to prison over a dispute that involves the port services contract for Carnival’s $600m project.
US slams Bahamas’ ‘lack of co-operation’ in probe
A US Coast Guard report on the presumed death of an American student who jumped overboard from a pirate-themed tour boat has slammed The Bahamas for purported “lack of co-operation”.
Blackbeard’s Revenge: ‘We did everything to rescue’ graduate
The operator of Blackbeard’s Revenge yesterday asserted his crew did “everything” to save the life of a passenger who jumped overboard amid criticisms levied by a US Coast Guard investigation.
'Unbearable power outages force Abaco store's closure
An Abaco convenience store owner yesterday said "unbearable" power outages forced her to close early over the weekend.
