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Government to implement BPL 'social tariff' says Coleby-Davis
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Ministry of Energy and Transport Jobeth Coleby-Davis revealed in Parliament yesterday that the government plans to implement a social tariff to mainly protect the country's most vulnerable households, a move which will reduce the cost of the first 200kWh for residents. During her contribution to the debate on the Speech from the [...]
North Andros 'to get power relief' from BPL
North Andros 'to get power relief' from BPL
BAHAMAS Power and Light will try to relieve power woes in North Andros with rental generators while working to create a new power station on the island.
INCOMPLETE: Pintard slams government's procurement report
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Opposition has slammed the government for releasing what it described as an "incomplete" procurement report, arguing that it simply does not provide the requisite information legally required. Free National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard in a statement: "This Davis-led PLP never fails to underwhelm and underperform. Late into this past Sunday [...]
Exuma Business Outlook to tackle conversation on infrastructure and growth
The 17th Exuma Business Outlook (EBO) is set for tomorrow, and the state of the island's airport will be a primary topic of discussion, as well as the economic boon the Exuma chain of islands is experiencing at the moment, Exuma Chamber of Commerce President Pedro Rolle alluded to in a press statement. "Whether you invest, live, ...
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Hope for Deep Water Cay?
Hope for Deep Water Cay?
Four years after Hurricane Dorian wrecked East Grand Bahama, one of the oldest Bahamian bonefishing lodges - the once illustrious Deep Way Cay (DWC) - remains closed as its employees continue to recover.
Exuma Business Outlook set for October 19
Exuma Business Outlook set for October 19
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The 17th Exuma Business Outlook (EBO) is set for Thursday, 19 October 2023 as a hybrid event, on location at Sandals Emerald Bay in Georgetown, Great Exuma, and online via Zoom under the theme "Forward, Upward, Onward, Together." Delivering the keynote will be the Honourable I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister of [...]
Govt to act on shantytowns
Govt to act on shantytowns
Minister of Works Clay Sweeting will begin posting notices in shantytowns, which will give the owners of these illegal structures 28 days to pull down the structures, his ministry announced yesterday. Should the person to whom notice is given fails to comply with the notice, the minister of works may, in accordance with the Building Regulations ...
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Central Bank: Tourism arrivals up 46.9%
Central Bank: Tourism arrivals up 46.9%
Total visitor arrivals year-to-date have increased by 46.9 percent compared to 2022 numbers, with sea arrivals dominating visitor numbers, according to the Central Bank of The Bahamas' (CBOB) latest Monthly Economic and Financial Developments (MEFD) for August 2023. In August, the Bahamian economy continued on its growth momentum as "the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic neared ...
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Shanty town demolition exercise begins
Shanty town demolition exercise begins
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Works and Family Island Affairs has initiated a demolition exercise aimed at addressing the issue of shanty towns. The Ministry will soon begin issuing notices to the owners of structures located in unregulated communities. These notices will provide a 28-day window for the owners to remove their structures. In [...]
Total arrivals hit 6.6 million in August
Total arrivals hit 6.6 million in August
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Total visitor arrivals to The Bahamas reached 6.6 million in August, according to the latest data from the Central Bank. The Central Bank, in its Monthly Economic and Financial Developments report for August, noted total arrivals from January to August were up 53.5 percent from January to August. Official data provided by [...]
BNT Kicks off Fall with the 31st Annual Wine & Art Festival
The Bahamas National Trust (BNT), in partnership with Commonwealth Brewery Limited (CBL), is thrilled to announce the return of the prestigious Wine & Art Festival. The annual event, now in its 31st year, will take place on Saturday, October 14 and Sunday October 15 at The Retreat Garden on Village Road. A BNT members-only night will be held on Friday, October 13.
Red Rose Ball Committees' 2011 A Black and White Affair
Freeport, The Bahamas
- The Red Rose Ball Committee will hold it's now popular and top Social
Event Cocktail Reception under the theme,
"Tavern on the Greens, A Black and White Affair" on
Saturday, May 14th,
2011 at the beautiful courtyard at Nesbitt's Rentals and Event Center.
The atmosphere is fresh and spectacular; the supporters are already
excited and engaging regarding the venue as th...
New Generation Arrives for Grand Bahama
New Generation Arrives for Grand Bahama
FREEPORT,
Grand Bahama - The Grand Bahama Power Company announced today the
on island arrival of what will total 54 rental units of generation.
The units that were sourced from Aggreko, a global leader in generator
rental, will represent an additional 35 MW of supplemental generation.
When coupled with the 10MW units, added last year June, this will amount
to 45 MW of supplementa...
2m savings for GB Power customers
2m savings for GB Power customers
By ALISON LOWE
Business Reporter
alowe@tribunemedia.net
Some 20,000 customers will collectively save $2 million over the next year following the installation of more efficient power generators by the Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) , a company spokesperson said on Friday.
The GBPC is "very optimistic" that the newly-installed rental generators will enable the company to increase the reliabili...
Abaco chamber president: Island needs more housing, more people
Abaco continues to suffer a housing shortage, but now it is also in the midst of a people shortage, Abaco Chamber of Commerce President Daphne DeGregory-Miaoulis said yesterday. Closing out the Abaco Business Outlook, DeGregory-Miaoulis lamented that housing remains a problem on the island, and called on the government to put in place incentives for Bahamians ...
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Airlift boost pledged for GB
Airlift boost pledged for GB
By the end of 2023, tourism officials expect Grand Bahama will be within 20 percent of its overall pre-pandemic numbers in terms of air arrivals, according to Deputy Director General of Tourism and Director of Aviation Dr. Kenneth Romer, who was on island last week to announce the winner of the Junior Minister of Tourism ...
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Court orders company's equipment released by downtown landlord
Jetline Simulation Bahamas can have its equipment back and restart its flight simulator at another location, though it must maintain the equipment in the event it could be used as a reward if the company loses its cases to its former landlord Neworld One Bay Street, Justice Neil Brathwaite has ruled.
Straw Market Authority lost over 165k during pandemic
Bay Street Straw Market.Minister of Public Works Desmond Bannister said the Straw Market Authority (SMA) has already lost over $165,000 in rental income for the year and expects to lose more, even when the markets reopen. "The total loss rental income for the SMA during the COVID-19 global [...]
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Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation Prepares for Phase Reopening July 1
All Islands Of The Bahamas Will Reopen to International Travel; Visitors Must Present Negative COVID-19 Test and Complete an Electronic Health Visa to be Granted Entry...