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Internet gives 30% boost for Bahamian tourism forecasts
The Bahamian tourism industry’s ability to accurately predict visitor arrivals trends increases by 30 percent if it incorporates Internet search data into its forecasts, an IMF paper has revealed. The report Where should we go? Internet searches and
BTC union fears over CWC's $100m cost saving drive
THE UNION representing Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) line staff said yesterday it was “extremely concerned” about the potential impact its majority shareholder’s $100 million cost savings push will have on jobs, warning it would “not sit idle and let them do what they want”.
Call for National Youth Policy to be implemented
YOUNG people called for a National Youth Policy to be implemented, while raising concerns about crime and the government’s handling of it during an “Operation Cease Fire: Let Your Voice Be Heard” crime forum on Monday night.
CBC launches the official website of Championship
WITH just over 80 days to go before the region’s best basketball teams square off in the elite FIBA qualifying event for Caribbean countries, the organisers are beginning to galvanise support through the Internet.
Port's 80% efficiency almost tops Caribbean
The Freeport Container Port (FCP) is the second most efficient port in the Caribbean despite having the highest shipping costs per mile, a World Bank study has found.
MP: All natural resource earnings in sovereign fund
The Opposition’s finance spokesman yesterday backed the Government’s plan to create a sovereign wealth fund in principle, arguing that it should receive all royalty payments related to exploitation of this nation’s natural resources.
NPBA: Regulators and Pros tied in first place
IT’S still early in the season, but Mr Ship It Freight Regulators and Island Game Pros both won on Monday night to stay tied in first place in the Vince Ferguson Division of the New Providence Basketball Association.
Economy 2% smaller than pre-COVID at 2023’s end
The Bahamas’ economic output will still be 2 percent below pre-COVID levels even if growth forecasts through to end-2023 become reality, a local investment analyst warned yesterday.
Family Islands: Half beat 110% pre-COVID target
Half the Family Islands boast hotels already beating forecasts that they will post room revenues equivalent to 110 percent of pre-COVID levels in 2023, it was revealed yesterday.
Deterring gangs
As the debates are being discussed about the legal age of consensual sex at age 16 or 18 with a young teenager there are some things to examine and consider that are impacting the social issues with families in the Bahamas. For too long young teenage girls 14,15,16 and 17 were having babies as a single parent.
Redesigned BTC store beats goals
Redesigned BTC store beats goals The Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) re-opened store on Pioneer's Way in Grand Bahama has "exceeded all targets" after its retail transformation. "We set targets for Grand Bahama and all of our targets have exce
Redesigned BTC store beats goals
Redesigned BTC store beats goals The Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) re-opened store on Pioneer's Way in Grand Bahama has "exceeded all targets" after its retail transformation. "We set targets for Grand Bahama and all of our targets have exce
Tiger Woods
HISTORY could be written in The Bahamas this weekend as Tiger Eldrick Woods resumes his playing career at the Hero’s Challenge, hosted by the Albany Resort. He could not have chosen a better place and the Sporting world is buzzing with anticipation as to what may happen.
Dock workers call for vigilance on permits
OFFICERS of the Bahamas Marine Dock Construction, Maintenance, Refinery and Allied Workers Union urged the government to scrutinise work permits requested by Quality Services and other businesses in Grand Bahama in order to ensure there are no Bahamians qualified to perform those jobs before they are given to foreigners.
GB Utility pushes water conservation
The Grand Bahama Utility Company (GBUC) has joined other organizations worldwide in celebration of World Water Day, under the theme, ‘International Year of Water Cooperation’.
Bahamas Waste offers cardboard recycling services
BAHAMAS Waste has become the first company to offer cardboard recycling services in the country. Cardboard is the one of the biggest waste products worldwide and by recycling it Bahamas Waste is helping the make the nation greener.
Volkswagen plans to launch first all-electric car in CHINA next year
SHANGHAI – Volkswagen, Europe’s biggest automaker, plans to launch its first pure-electric car in China next year as Beijing steps up pressure on the industry to promote alternatives to gasoline.
BGDBA Playoffs: Crimestoppers tie series 1-1, Cybots win game one
THE Police Crimestoppers tied their series 1-1 with the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture Panthers.
Gov't aims to 'get Bahamasair back' into Treasure cay
The Government is trying to “get Bahamasair back in” to service Treasure Cay, the minister of tourism describing the carrier as “critical” to increasing airlift and connectivity to the Family Islands.
Season in the sun as Jones making early challenge for MVP
THE Connecticut Sun lost their first game of the 2021 WNBA season, but Jonquel Jones delivered another standout performance that has her mentioned by many pundits in their early projections for league MVP.
