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Bahamasair opens City Ticket Office at Southwest Plaza
The Carmichael Road area has long been dubbed “City 2000” due to the massive population shift to that fast-growing community.
PM Davis: Bahamian people have the right to be safe in their homes and neighbourhoods
During his Contribution on the Bail (Amendment) Act, 2024, in the House of Assembly, on January 31, 2024, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis stated that he supported the Bill, in order to insist that the Bahamian people “have the right to be safe in their homes and in their neighborhoods, and to require that those who violate the conditions placed upon them in the name ...
Interest in Tech inspired by Cyber Bootcamp can bring rewards for participants for many years
Interest in Tech inspired by Cyber Bootcamp can bring rewards for participants for many years
More than 40 students were recognized and awarded certificates and prizes for completing the Bahamas-Huawei Cyber Bootcamp.
Conservation organization "closely monitoring" potential Xanadu Beach cruise destination plans
Conservation organization "closely monitoring" potential Xanadu Beach cruise destination plans
FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA — A well-known Florida-based non-profit conservation organization says that it is closely monitoring potential cruise port development plans near Xanadu Beach, Grand Bahama – a popular bonefish pre-spawning aggregation site. Florida-based Bonefish Rarpon Trust said that it is closely monitoring potential cruise port development plans near Xanadu Beach, a bonefish pre-spa...
H.E. Leon Williams encourages Urban Renewal Boot Camp participants to pursue cybersecurity careers
H.E. Leon Williams encourages Urban Renewal Boot Camp participants to pursue cybersecurity careers
Over 40 high school students are wrapping up a boot camp designed to raise awareness and interest in cyber security.
CRIPPLING: Bahamas yacht charters hit with 40 percent year-over-year decline, US operator says VAT is the cause
CRIPPLING: Bahamas yacht charters hit with 40 percent year-over-year decline, US operator says VAT is the cause
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Yacht charters to The Bahamas have experienced a 40-percent decline year-over-year, a US yacht charter operator has estimated, arguing that the 10 percent Value-Added Tax (VAT) imposed on foreign-owned yacht charter contracts is crippling their operations. "Yachts bring visitors to all the islands around the Bahamas where tourism is not readily accessible [...]
Kanoo Pays poised for growth with major announcment to come at upcoming fintech conference
Kanoo Pays poised for growth with major announcment to come at upcoming fintech conference
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Digital payments solutions provider Kanoo Pays is poised for significant expansion opportunities according to its chairman and co-founder who hinted at a major announcement for the company at an upcoming regional fintech conference. Nick Rees, a two-time Olympic swimmer turned fintech entrepreneur, is scheduled to speak at the highly anticipated Fintech Islands conference [...]
Disney Cruise Line organizes job fair for upcoming Eleuthera destination
Lighthouse Point development on track for June 2024 opening NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Disney Cruise Line is organizing a job fair on Eleuthera to recruit personnel for its upcoming island destination at Lighthouse Point, slated to open in June. Disney has confirmed that the job fair will take place at the Preston H Albury High School. [...]
Caribbean Sailing Association Initiates Comprehensive Survey to Strengthen Dinghy Sailing Programs Across the Region
Caribbean Sailing Association Initiates Comprehensive Survey to Strengthen Dinghy Sailing Programs Across the Region
The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) is pleased to announce the launch of a survey aimed at evaluating and enhancing dinghy sailing programs throughout the Caribbean. This initiative underscores the CSA's commitment to promoting and advancing the sport of sailing in the region.
South Andros road works contract cancelled amid quality concerns and prolonged delays
NASSAU, BAHAMA — South Andros MP Leon Lundy confirmed yesterday that the contract for the road works project in South Andros, initially valued at $8 million, has been canceled. The project had faced widespread criticism for both the quality of work and significant delays. When contacted yesterday, Clay Sweeting, Minister of Works and Family Island [...]