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Taxi drivers feeling effects of travel advisory fall-out says union president
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Taxi drivers are experiencing a decline in their business, which they attribute to fallout from travel advisories warning tourists about crime in The Bahamas, according to Taxicab Union President Wesley Ferguson. "It's hurting the tourism industry and could cause serious damage if this situation persists. The crime situation must be brought under [...]
Taxi drivers feeling effects of travel advisory fall-out union says union president
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Taxi drivers are experiencing a decline in their business, which they attribute to fallout from travel advisories warning tourists about crime in The Bahamas, according to Taxicab Union President Wesley Ferguson. "It's hurting the tourism industry and could cause serious damage if this situation persists. The crime situation must be brought under [...]
C9 Advocates for Fair Share to Drive Caribbean Telecommunications and Development
In 2023, six international big tech companies earned US$11.5 billion from the Caribbean, without contributing or reinvesting any of their revenues into the region’s development. This was revealed by Lisa Agard, the newly appointed Chair of C9, as she participated in a panel discussion on Fair Share, at the CANTO Connect & 40th AGM Celebration at the Hyatt Regency on Monday.
Cloud Carib & PHA Unite to Host Blood Drive
Cloud Carib & PHA Unite to Host Blood Drive
Leading cybersecurity firm, Cloud Carib, in collaboration with the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA), successfully hosted the first blood drive of 2024 for National Blood Donor Month on January 18th at the Cloud Carib Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Sandyport, Nassau, Bahamas.
Traffic Police: Follow The Speed Limit, Drive With Due Care
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - New Providence recorded its first traffic fatality of 2024 Sunday afternoon after a young man, in his twenties, lost his life after losing control of his motorcycle on John. F Kennedy Drive.
Residents And Management Face Off Over St. Alban's Drive Club
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Tensions between some St. Albans Drive residents and the Prime Time Lounge and Restaurant are coming to light.
Abaco Driver Arraigned for Passenger's Death
Abaco Driver Arraigned for Passenger's Death
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A 47-year-old Haitian man is facing vehicular manslaughter after a traffic accident claimed the life of his passenger on Christmas Day.
Driver Rescued From Cab Dangling On Florida Overpass
Driver Rescued From Cab Dangling On Florida Overpass
USA - In a dramatic rescue operation, firefighters in Palm Beach County, Florida, recently saved a truck driver whose cab was left dangling off a highway overpass following a harrowing accident.
Margaritaville Delights With 2nd Annual Toy Drive
Margaritaville Delights With 2nd Annual Toy Drive
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Margaritaville gets in on the holiday spirit with its annual toy drive, "Christmas with Santa," recently.
Yacht Brokers Association says VAT on yacht charters is driving business to other destinations
Yacht Brokers Association says VAT on yacht charters is driving business to other destinations
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Yacht Brokers Association (BYBA) is urging the government to address the impact of its Value Added Tax (VAT) policy on the yacht charter industry, arguing that based on its research, the tax on yacht charters is driving away a large percentage of international yacht business to other more affordable destinations. [...]