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GB to Abaco power cable ‘fraught with complications’
Grand Bahama Power Company’s top executive says running an electricity cable to Abaco is “fraught with complications” and remains a “longer-term opportunity” it plans to explore.
Bahamas ‘open for business’ with latest COVID upgrade
The Bahamas is “unquestionably” in a strong competitive position after US federal health authorities confirmed this nation’s COVID ranking is set to be upgraded to ‘moderate’, a top hotelier said yesterday.
MAB chief's 'surprise' at insurers' NHI meet
The Medical Association of the Bahamas (MAB) president yesterday expressed “surprise” that the Minnis administration had yet to meet with doctors over its plans to reform National Health Insurance (NHI).Dr Sy Pierre indicated he had been taken aback
BORCO to undergo further expansion
The Bahamas Oil Refining Company (BORCO) is set to undergo further multi-million dollar upgrades beginning this quarter, as its owner seeks to improve its “crude oil handling” capabilities.
A look back on great moments in sports history on March 21
Enough of the mock NFL Drafts, and monitoring where the likes of Tony Romo, Adrian Peterson and Jamal Charles will all end up, and under what circumstances?
Bank not obligated to provide further Baha Mar finance
Baha Mar’s $2.45 billion lender yesterday said the developer had contractually committed to financing any cost overruns on the project, and it was not obligated to provide further money.
Chamber says wage hike ‘was the best option’
CHIEF Executive of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation Edison Sumner yesterday dismissed concerns raised by some private sector employers over the recent minimum wage increase, saying that the approved $210 rate was the “best option on the table”.
‘Showdown in Paradise’
The 2024 World Relays to be hosted on home soil at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium is already shaping up to be exciting but officials added another layer of excitement with the launch of the pregame show “Showdown in Paradise”.
Nesbitt, Miller play key roles in FIBA Basket Champions League Americas
TAVARIO Miller and David Nesbitt continue to play key roles for their teams as the group stage continues in the FIBA Basketball Champions League Americas.
Bahamas squandering ‘Caribbean’s best VAT’
Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) chief regional economist yesterday accused the Bahamas of squandering the Caribbean’s “most successful Value-Added Tax” by failing to act in a fiscally prudent manner.
Alarm over drop in water level at sanctuary
THERE is growing concern over the unexplained huge drop in water level of a pond which is considered to be an important wetland and wildlife sanctuary in the Lucaya area of Grand Bahama.
Bran says he wants another chance in Bamboo Town
DNA Leader Branville McCartney yesterday urged voters in the Bamboo Town constituency to give him another opportunity to represent them, as he suggested that the current area representative Renward Wells has undermined their trust.
Cybot Queens edge the Operators to clinch title berth
ON a night when both teams struggled shooting from the field, the Super Value Cybot Queens did enough to edge the Bommer G Operators and clinch a berth in the championship series.
Baha May delay’s 50% cut to growth
Baha Mar’s delayed opening could potentially slash 50 per cent off the Bahamas’ 2015 economic growth forecast, a well-known businessman has warned.
GBPA signs $15m solar farm deal
A $15M SOLAR farm will be constructed on Grand Bahama, making it the first of its kind in The Bahamas.
Gyms ‘may raise fees’ after BPL bills hike
THE looming increase in electricity bills will likely force some gym operators still recovering from COVID-19’s impact to consider raising membership fees or making other adjustments to help sustain operations, according to fitness stakeholders.
Card spending rose 57% during COVID
Credit card spending in The Bahamas increased by 57 percent year-over-year during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic as consumers transitioned to digital and online payments, a survey has disclosed.
Grand Lucayan sale failure gives investors bad signal
GRAND Bahama’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday voiced fears that the repeated failures to sell the Grand Lucayan resort will discourage other investors from coming to the island.
‘Sorry - $20 vouchers were a mistake’
NATIONAL Food Distribution Task Force chairperson Susan Larson said miscommunication caused 1,500 food assistance recipients in parts of New Providence to get under-valued vouchers this week.
Aliv open to BTC rebuilding request on Abaco towers
Aliv’s top executive yesterday indicated it will respond favourably to its main competitor’s request to share mobile infrastructure in Abaco as part of post-Dorian restoration.Damian Blackburn told Tribune Business that the Bahamas Telecommunications