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Concerns over oil spill at facility
ENVIRONMENT groups are concerned about the impact an oil spill at Equinor’s facility on Grand Bahama caused by Hurricane Dorian may have on wildlife, ground water and marine protected areas.
Financial industry hails ‘certainty’ on tax residency
Financial services executives yesterday hailed the government’s plans to codify its tax residency initiative via legislation as providing “certainty and transparency” for both investors and global regulators.
Oceania: 'Major issues' resolved
Key parties in the battle over the Oceania Heights development yesterday resolved “how to settle the major issues”, the Exuma Chamber of Commerce’s president describing that outcome as “significant”.
Bank chief hopes Bahamians will have ‘learned their lesson’
The Clearing Banks Association’s chairman yesterday said he hopes Bahamians have “learned their lesson” from COVID-19 about the need to withstand economic catastrophe by building-up savings.
Central Bank rethinks overseas data storage
The Central Bank has conceded that Hurricane Dorian’s devastation has prompted a rethink on permitting its financial institution licensees to store confidential client data overseas. The monetary regulator, in its analysis of the “lessons” learned f
Shamar Burrows leads Tigers to opening weekend wins
SHAMAR Burrows and the defending Atlantic University Sport champion Dalhousie Tigers began their 2022-23 campaign on a winning note with back-to-back wins on opening weekend.
Mortgage Relief: 16%of targeted borrowers qualify
Some 16 per cent of troubled borrowers targeted by the Government’s revised Mortgage Relief Plan have been enrolled in the scheme, a Cabinet Minister yesterday saying it had already been “more successful” than the first version.
UPDATED - VIDEO: US Coast Guard rescues man stranded on Bahamas island
AN American man adrift at sea for five days and subsequently stranded on an uninhabited island in the Cay Sal Bank was rescued by the US Coast Guard on Monday, Coast Guard officials said yesterday.
Willis and The Illest band to debut new single
BAHAMIAN reggae band, Willis and the Illest, will reveal their newest project - a cover version of Bass is Heavy - to their fans during a special event at the John Watling’s Distillery on Friday.
DPM's optimism 'disspiated' over Baha Mar roads talks
The Government remains in negotiations with Baha Mar to resolve its share of the re-routed West Bay Street costs, having paid some $28 million thus far.
Celebrating Earth Day at Botanical Gardens
THE Botanical Gardens proved the perfect space for students and their teachers to celebrate Earth Day.
FNM would have 23 seats if DNA voters ticked the torch
IF THOSE who voted for the DNA had supported the FNM in the general election, the former governing party would have won 23 seats in Parliament, according to the final count.
Lathaniel Bastian enters transfer portal after standout season
FOLLOWING a standout season with the Angelo State Rams, Lathaniel Bastian has entered the transfer portal.
RENEWABLE ENERGY FIRM UNVEILS BAHAMAS HEAD
OCEAN Thermal Energy (OTE) has appointed of Susan Larson as senior vice-president and executive director to head up its Bahamas operations. OTE Corporation is building the world's largest seawater district cooling system (SDC) for the $3.4 billion Baha Ma
Crackdown on illegal shanty electric supply
THE government is going after generator owners who illegally provide electricity to residents in shanty town communities for a charge, according to Works Minister Clay Sweeting.
Temperature rise poses additional threat to sensitive coral reefs
CLIMATE change is causing heat that threatens the existence of coral reefs in the Bahamas.
Grand Lucaya sees rise in occupancy numbers over long Easter weekend
SOME hotel properties experienced occupancy levels of between 30 and 40 percent over the Easter holiday, particularly in the Lucaya area.
Gifts for Baha Mar employees
BAHA Mar will this week gift employees with care packages containing non-perishable goods. This month marks the mega resort’s third anniversary in operation which Baha Mar is using as an occasion to thank staff for their hard work and dedication. T
COVID-19 restrictions allow extension for Dorian victims
DORIAN victims have been allowed to stay a little longer at Poinciana Inn, a transition home for many after leaving hurricane shelters, Social Services Minister Frankie Campbell said yesterday. Their stay at the inn was extended in light of COVID-19
Bahamian judokas end up 6th overall in Barbados
THE 19th annual Barbados International Judo Tournament and the third CARIFTA Judo Championships were held in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Saturday, December 7.The Bahamas placed sixth out of 10 countries in an overall tournament placement, though having
