BUSINESS TERMS GAINING MOMENTUM: MSC Cruises could be third major cruise line this year to start homeporting in The Bahamas Published on: 2021-04-23 PLAN IN PROGRESS: Govt pledges to help Potter’s Cay Dock vendors displaced by fire; defends pace of efforts Published on: 2021-04-23 WARM WELCOME: Fast food franchise group eager to resume indoor dining in Nassau Published on: 2021-04-23 LOOK WHO’S BACK: Café Johnny Canoe’s “risk” to reopen amid pandemic paying off Published on: 2021-04-23 AIN’T NO PLEDGE: PM denies having ever promised rebate to overcharged Ardastra homeowners Published on: 2021-04-22 “VERY GOOD NEWS”: BHTA backs govt’s travel protocol changes Published on: 2021-04-22 Royal Caribbean VP says Nassau homeporting will “open doors to boost local revenue” Published on: 2021-04-22 BISX announces addition of four investment funds Published on: 2021-04-22 EMPOWERMENT: Former DPM highlights importance of Crown land grants for Family Islands Published on: 2021-04-22 FREED UP: Abaco chamber of commerce welcomes curfew adjustment Published on: 2021-04-22 Sandals Resorts announces multimillion-dollar renovation underway at Nassau property Published on: 2021-04-22 TERRIBLE TIMING: Fountain laments US COVID warning against The Bahamas comes amid uptick in bookings Published on: 2021-04-21 SAVING GRACE: SBDC loan initiative keeping businesses afloat amid pandemic, says state finance minister Published on: 2021-04-21 IN THIS TOGETHER: Bowe urges Bahamians to share responsibility in avoiding COVID lockdowns at all costs Published on: 2021-04-21 Access Accelerator completes third round of grants for small businesses Published on: 2021-04-21 “NOT A BRIGHT SPOT”: D’Aguilar calls for doubling down on COVID mitigation efforts as CDC issues travel advisory Published on: 2021-04-20 IN JEOPARDY: BHTA president warns against apathy and COVID fatigue injuring tourism industry rebound Published on: 2021-04-20 Govt announces financial legislation to come into effect this summer Published on: 2021-04-20 TOP DOLLAR: Bahamas’ digital currency Sand Dollar receives top ranking in PwC global index Published on: 2021-04-20 BTC introduces “smart solutions” for business customers Published on: 2021-04-20 Iconic developer looks to close out final residential sales in hot market Published on: 2021-04-20 Irate home owners want PM to honor $40,000 rebate pledge Published on: 2021-04-19 ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS: Lighthouse Point opponents dismiss “all-or-nothing false narrative”; say they want something sustainable Published on: 2021-04-19 “ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE”: Union chief slams Sandals Royal Bahamian November reopening Published on: 2021-04-19 Accelerate digital transformation and workforce upskilling, urges top accountant Published on: 2021-04-19 AML Foods announces plans to expand operations to Exuma Published on: 2021-04-17 GRAND ISLE’S SILVER PANDEMIC LINING: Local market gravitating toward luxury could signal new trend in closer-to-home travel Published on: 2021-04-16 GET A GRIP: Cable Bahamas CEO says private sector must acknowledge digitization fears and embrace new opportunities Published on: 2021-04-16 NO ONE LEFT BEHIND: Govt workers will be included in digital transformation plan, Thompson says Published on: 2021-04-16 HOT IN THE BAHAMAS: Access Accelerator and Royal Caribbean partner to spice things up with Bahamian small businesses Published on: 2021-04-16 Scotiabank upgrades ABM network Published on: 2021-04-16 SOLID GROUND: Consultant urges govt to move on small business legislation Published on: 2021-04-15 PICKING UP: Bahamasair “reasonably pleased” with uptick in passenger traffic Published on: 2021-04-15 EU-funded programme provides direct support to Bahamian farmers Published on: 2021-04-15 CUT IT OUT: Businessman slams “non-Eleutheran” opposition to Disney’s Lighthouse Point project Published on: 2021-04-14 DON’T MISS THE BOAT: Bowe cautions nation to be prepared to take advantage of tourism revival Published on: 2021-04-14 DOING IT THEMSELVES: Local environmentalist organizing further public consultation on Disney EIA Published on: 2021-04-14 MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Govt’s upscale housing development application process to open this summer, says PM Published on: 2021-04-13 LOOKING UP: Out Island resorts eye business level rise amid US vaccine rollout Published on: 2021-04-13 SKEPTICAL: Cooper blasts government’s upscale community proposal as “fantastical dream” Published on: 2021-04-13 Govt to move forward on resilient aviation infrastructure Published on: 2021-04-13 Water-based excursion operators see business increase Published on: 2021-04-13 FUTURE-PROOF: Island Luck CEO launches transformative technology group Published on: 2021-04-12 RUM BUSINESS BOOST: Bahamas rum exports to benefit from over $110M in EU-supported trade development for the Caribbean Published on: 2021-04-12 Judge backs Securities Commission’s suspension of broker/dealer Published on: 2021-04-12 MobileAssist app embraces local digital currency integration with Sand Dollar launch Published on: 2021-04-12 LIGHTHOUSE POINT TUG OF WAR: Disney defends project’s benefits but environmental groups say they were “brushed aside” on EIA collaboration Published on: 2021-04-09 Appellate court allows developer’s winding-up petition against hotel owner Published on: 2021-04-09 “ADJUSTING OUR FOOTPRINT”: RBC to consolidate branches on New Providence and Eleuthera Published on: 2021-04-08 Tourism uptick “encouraging” but revival no slam dunk, says Sands Published on: 2021-04-08 MOTA says Bahamian tourism industry “heating up” with new developments Published on: 2021-04-08 Samsung Galaxy S21 series now available in The Bahamas Published on: 2021-04-08 Top IT professionals participate in govt’s first-ever national cybersecurity assessment session Published on: 2021-04-08 MILLIONS AND COUNTING: Govt has spent over $150M on unemployment assistance Published on: 2021-04-07 NOT ADDING UP: Union says 75 percent of hotel workers still out of work despite tourism uptick Published on: 2021-04-07 INCHING CLOSER: CDC issues new guidance for move towards cruise industry restart in US Published on: 2021-04-06 WSC’s near $20M debt adversely impacting liquidity of Bahamian subsidiary, says Consolidated Water Published on: 2021-04-06 FOCUS ON THE PEOPLE: Don’t overlook human infrastructure investment, economist urges Published on: 2021-04-06 BTC and Cable Bahamas urge URCA to complete mobile market review Published on: 2021-04-06 Perfect Day@CocoCay manager reflects on year of suspended sailing Published on: 2021-04-06 RBC successfully completes sale of its Eastern Caribbean banking operations Published on: 2021-04-06 TRYP Air Charter takes flight to the islands of The Bahamas Published on: 2021-04-06 The Ocean Club welcomes resort manager Kristen Whyly home Published on: 2021-04-06 PASSION TO PROFIT: Young entrepreneur turns love of makeup into a beauty brand Published on: 2021-04-02 BDB Long Island revitalization project to continue with grant support from EU Published on: 2021-04-02 EASTER UPSWING: NAD anticipates uptick in visitor arrivals and departures over holiday weekend Published on: 2021-04-01 Caribbean economic forum to discuss importance of strong institutions Published on: 2021-04-01 CIBC FirstCaribbean appoints three to executive positions Published on: 2021-04-01 WHERE IS YOUR HEART?: Govt urged to “exercise more empathy” with Family Islanders over COVID test cost “burden” Published on: 2021-03-31 Failure to plan succession often the downfall of a successful business, says local businessman Published on: 2021-03-31 Bahamas meeting and incentive business “ramping up” with major law conference set for this fall Published on: 2021-03-31 Mercy Corps & GBPA bring RISE initiative to a successful close Published on: 2021-03-31 “LITERALLY THE WORST IDEA”: Environmentalist slams plans for cruises to homeport in The Bahamas Published on: 2021-03-30 Banks see private sector arrears decline by just over $57 million in February Published on: 2021-03-30 Equinor recommits to Grand Bahama Published on: 2021-03-30 Data reveals increased interest in Bahamas travel, MOTA says Published on: 2021-03-30 WHAT’S BEST FOR EXUMA?: Chamber president notes split views on cruise tourism Published on: 2021-03-30 US Department of State puts landmark property on the market Published on: 2021-03-30 BOUNCE BACK: Abaco resort operator hoping for summer uptick in bookings Published on: 2021-03-30 Consolidated Water Ltd continues with regionally low rates and high quality Published on: 2021-03-30 BHTA panelist session reveals “Lessons Learnt” by leading Caribbean Destinations Published on: 2021-03-30 “UNWORKABLE ELECTION GIMMICK”: Opposition deputy leader slams PM’s housing plan Published on: 2021-03-29 TIME TO END IT: Environmentalist urges govt to ban oil exploration and drilling indefinitely Published on: 2021-03-29 APD chief won’t dismiss possibility of some negative impact from Suez Canal mishap Published on: 2021-03-29 ROUND TWO: BPC looks to continue oil exploration in The Bahamas for another three years Published on: 2021-03-25 D’Aguilar says govt acquisition of Grand Bahama airport to cost one dollar Published on: 2021-03-25 LOOKING UP: Grand Lucayan bookings expected to pick up in wake of aggressive marketing Published on: 2021-03-25 NOT ALL ON BOARD: Exuma & Harbour Island concerned with mass cruise tourism plans Published on: 2021-03-25 Caribbean tech developers lack the eco-system to thrive, says Tech Beach co-founder Published on: 2021-03-25 Regional cloud services provider Cloud Carib named VCSP Impact Partner of the Year for second time Published on: 2021-03-25 Sir Franklyn: Mindset “shift” needed for economic diversification Published on: 2021-03-25 UPGRADED: Bahamas courts introduce cashless payments with govt’s DigiPay platform Published on: 2021-03-25 DIVERSIFICATION PUSH: Manufacturing must be a central economic pillar, says senator Published on: 2021-03-24 “WE’LL TAKE WHAT WE CAN GET”: Long Island businessman welcomes cruise tourism Published on: 2021-03-24 Sandals looking to add 5,000 members to regional team over the next four years Published on: 2021-03-24 FULL SPEED AHEAD: Grand Lucayan deal still pushing forward, Royal Caribbean CEO assures Published on: 2021-03-23 Crystal Cruises reports “biggest single-day of bookings” in its history for Bahamas cruise Published on: 2021-03-23 BTC reopens Grand Bahama offices 16 months after Dorian Published on: 2021-03-23 Royal Caribbean chief: Homeport arrangement could be the start of “something new and exciting” Published on: 2021-03-23 “THIS IS A BIG DEAL”: Nassau Cruise Port chief touts economic benefit of Royal Caribbean’s return Published on: 2021-03-22
