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INSIGHT – Bahamas travel advisory: Zero violent crimes against visitors in 2024
AS we have learned over the many years, the US State Department is required by law to report on anything that may affect Americans travelling to other countries.
'Changing' property market on up to 300% listings jump
A 200-300 percent increase in new listings is driving Bahamian real estate's "transition" away from a sellers' market by outstripping buyer demand, a prominent realtor is asserting.
Target cruising's top 10% for 'awesome' conversion
Nassau Cruise Port's top executive yesterday said The Bahamas must target the "top 10 percent" of cruise visitors with a compelling "value proposition" to realise a "huge" stopover conversion opportunity.
Airline chief: Do not pin FAA audit blame on us
A Bahamian aviation operator is voicing concern that he and other airlines are being set up to get the blame if this nation is downgraded by US federal regulators following a recent audit.
'Highly, highly unlikely' tourism hurt by crime
Nassau Cruise Port's top executive yesterday said it is "highly, highly unlikely" that cruise passengers or any tourists will be impacted by early 2024's surge in murders and the fear of crime.
‘Not enough time given’, says Abaco shanty town resident
ALTHOUGH for years government has threatened to destroy Abaco’s shanty towns, a father of two facing eviction from The Farm fears his family will have nowhere to go before the deadline is up to leave the unregulated community, his home for 20 years.
NPWBA is back after four-year hiatus
AFTER a four-year hiatus, the New Providence Women’s Basketball Association is back and so was versatile scoring machine Philicia Kelly.
Never mistake law for justice
It is my opinion that Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander's criticisms of the courts of law granting bail to accused persons (males) are highly detrimental and intrusive as it relates to the role and duties of a Commissioner of Police of the Royal Bahamas Police Force by calling for yet another amendment to the Bail Act.
Taxi union resolves Atlantis differences
Taxi drivers say they have resolved differences with Atlantis that previously saw them threaten to block the bridge to Paradise Island.
Environmental regulator to gain 'spot fine' power
The Department of Environmental Planning & Protection (DEPP) is awaiting passage of a law that will allow it to issue “spot fines” for anyone found guilty of infractions.
Yacht charters able to aid cruise conversion
Charter yacht industry participants say the sector can play a key role in converting cruise passengers to higher spending stopover visitors.
Governor: Profit repatriation tax would deter investment
The Central Bank's governor has warned against introducing a tax that solely targets profit repatriation on the grounds that it may deter foreign direct investment (FDI) into The Bahamas.
Bahamas failing to fully exploiting trade deals
The Prime Minister says Bahamian businesses are failing to properly exploit trade agreements that would give them preferential export access and potentially lower the cost of imports.
Soaring crime rate 'impacting EMS staff mentally'
NATIONAL Emergency Medical Services Deputy Director Kevin Bell said the soaring crime rate is having a “tremendous impact” on staff members mentally and efforts are being made for more mental healthcare avenues.
DIANE PHILLIPS: There’s power in our words
ALL my life I have been in love. It’s a love I can count on and even when it disappoints me or offends, I find a way to forgive because I know tomorrow is another day.
ERIC WIBERG: The Eleutheran Adventurers and William Sayle’s early days
THE story of the Eleutheran Adventurers is woven deeply into the fabric of national identity. The general themes are of escaping religious prosecution to take great risks by sailing to unknown shores – so far that is like the Puritan’s voyage in the Mayflower from England to New England’s Plymouth Rock.
EDITORIAL: Bail change sounds good, but what will it really mean?
IT all sounded very powerful and purposeful – no more bail for those who commit offences while out on bail already.
PM says ‘I have no disputes’ with GBPA
THE Prime Minister and Grand Bahama Port Authority’s (GBPA) president yesterday sought to downplay the two sides’ differences with the latter saying he is unaware if Freeport’s regulator is up for sale.
Chamber chair blasts tax portal as ‘complete mess’
THE Chamber of Commerce’s chairman yesterday blasted the Government’s new online tax payment portal as “a complete mess” with frustrated businesses receiving no relief from deadlines or fines.
Hotel deal: ‘11th hour impasse’ over minimum wage workers
HOTEL employers yesterday pledged that an “11th hour impasse” will “not derail” their bid to reach a new industrial deal amid accusations they are seeking to “discriminate” against minimum wage staff.