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Residents Book Commercial Flights to Flee Haiti Amid Violence
HAITI - Efforts to set up a transitional government in Haiti have stalled as delegates struggle to choose a leader.
GBPA showcases investor-ready commercial and residential properties
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Executives of the Grand Bahama Port Authority are heralding a 'renaissance' in the island's economy, with a pipeline of projects worth $2 billion. During the opening of their Nassau satellite office, they showcased several 'investor-ready' commercial and residential properties. Derek Newbold, Chief Investment Officer for the GBPA, highlighted the progress made since [...]
The Bahamas secures $500 million 10-year commercial loan via IDB guarantee
Well-known banker calls for more transparency on interest rates and guarantee conditions. NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas has closed on a $500 million 10-year commercial loan leveraging a policy-based Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) guarantee the government has announced, with a well-known banker noting that its announcement lacked several vital details such as the interest rate [...]
Work In Progress: Do You Need A Home-Based or Commercial License
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Tiffaney Newman reminds entrepreneurs that the licensing process does not affect the zoning of your property.
Blue Lagoon's commercial ferry service operation suspended pending safety review
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Energy and Transport has suspended all commercial ferry services provided by Blue Lagoon Island pending a safety review. This decision comes in the wake of a tragic boating incident off Blue Lagoon Island on Tuesday, which resulted in the death of a 74-year-old woman from Broomfield, Colorado, who was [...]
Central Bank to engage with commercial banks to boost Sand Dollar adoption
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Central Bank plans to collaborate with local commercial banks as part of its 2024 engagement strategy and leverage their existing customer base to boost the adoption of the Sand Dollar in the country executives said yesterday. They also noted that in the past several, there have been discussions with the government on [...]
Government accepts URCA's findings that third mobile operator "not commercially viable" at this time
Government accepts URCA's findings that third mobile operator "not commercially viable" at this time
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The government has determined that based on recommendations from the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA), that a third mobile operator would not be "commercially viable" at this time. The findings were unveiled in the regulator's draft electronic communication's sector policy for 2023-2026. It was noted that under the 2020 - 2023 ECS [...]
Govt clarifies commercial driver's licenses
Govt clarifies commercial driver's licenses
After police announced that they are targeting operators of commercial vehicles who do not have the proper licenses, the Ministry of Transport and Housing yesterday clarified the proper application for the commercial driver's licenses and pledged to work with the Royal Bahamas Police Force to ensure that there is a full understanding of the new ...
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Clarification on Commercial Driver’s Licence Application
The Ministry of Transport & Housing wishes to advise members of the public of the proper application of the commercial driver’s licence.
Gov't Will Repeal And Replace Commercial Enterprises Act
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Government intends to repeal and replace the Commercial Enterprises Act when parliament reconvenes on October 4th.