‘Eyeballs back’: PI reignites after ‘pretty dead’ 10 years
A “pretty dead” Paradise Island property market has been “reignited” by a $550m investment that has “put eyeballs back” on nearby developments such as Ocean Club Estates, realtors asserted yesterday.
‘Subdued’ tourism hits growth ahead of better second half
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday said “subdued” tourism growth meant the Bahamian economy expanded at a “slightly moderated speed” during the 2025 first half.
Gov’t sells 130 Crown Land acres for $18m egg venture
The Government has approved the purchase of 130 Crown Land acres on Andros to facilitate development of an $18m egg production farm, the Central Bank revealed yesterday.
AG: Switch to new land system to start in 2026
The Attorney General yesterday voiced optimism that adjudications as part of the Davis administration’s land reforms will begin in the 2026 first quarter.
Taxi cab union to ‘turn up heat’ over its grievances
The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union (BTCU) yesterday said it expects “to turn up the heat in short order” to advocate for itself and as it prepares for industrial action with other Trades Union Congress (TUC) affiliates.
Central Bank eyes ‘fast payments’ in two years
The Central Bank wants all regulated financial institutions to start offering “fast payments” within the next two years, its Governor confirmed yesterday, as it targets greater uptake of digital wallets.
BTC moves to set new customer-focused ‘vibe’
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) says last week’s launch of its ‘Feel the Vibes’ initiative signals the carrier’s renewed focus on the consumer through an improved network and services.
Bahamian firms partner to boost tourism experience
John Watling’s Distillery hosted a mixology and rum tasting session at its Buena Vista Estate location following the soft launch of its ‘We B Learnin’ Rum Academy.
Realtor to ‘put Bahamas on map’ via HGTV appearance
A realtor is seeking to “put The Bahamas on the map” as a destination for high-end homes through his upcoming appearance on HGTV’s House Hunters International show.
April’s $137.5m swing ‘shakes confidence’ in Gov’t fiscal data
The Government’s $137.5m April reversal to a modest deficit “certainly shakes confidence” in the fiscal data it releases, a banker asserted yesterday, but “doesn’t impact The Bahamas’ financial situation”.
KC’s alarm over ‘death knell’ for development
An attorney yesterday warned that permitting the “ad hoc” removal of restrictive covenants will be “the death knell for orderly development in The Bahamas”.
Ex-Bahamas broker chief hits ‘flawed’ $15.5m fine proposal
The principal of a former Bahamian broker/dealer has slammed recommendations that he be ordered to pay $15.537m in fines and disgorged profits as “flawed” and “punitive and political”.
Atlantis agrees to 70 voluntary separations
Atlantis has accepted just one-third, or 70, applications for voluntary redundancy by its middle management staff, the Government’s labour chief has confirmed.
Opposition urges disclosure over $61m 'short-term loans'
The Government was yesterday urged to provide full disclosure over almost $61m of "short-term advances" provided to five unnamed "government business enterprises" during the 2024-2025 third quarter.
SBDC grants $100,000 to aid disabled entrepreneurs
The Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) yesterday provided grant funding worth a collective $100,000 to ten entrepreneurs with disabilities.
