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Abaco Business Expo - March 4th - 6th
Abaco Business Expo - March 4th - 6th
Abaco, Bahamas - You are invited to the Abaco Annual Event & Celebration
Business Expo 2011 at the Abaco Convention Centre
March 4th - 6th, 2011.
Friday Mix & Mingle, 7pm Until $10 Donation (Adults Only), Saturday
Seminar, 10am - 12pm Trade Fair & Fashion Show 12pm - 8pm $25
Adults & $10 for kids 16 and under, Sunday Trade Fair 12pm - 8pm "A
Drama Play Performance like no other" 2pm - 8pm...
An objective/angry review of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company
I did not start out angry at the Bahamas Telecommunications Company. I did not love it but I was trying. It had some things going for it.
It had a customer service number that was easy to remember and free to call from your cell phone ?CALL-BTC (225-5282). What a convenience! I could call when I was walking somewhere and ask about a bill or even add options to my account.
I readily switched ...
Songs, sand and sea
Songs, sand and sea
It's one of the most anticipated annual events on Elbow Cay, where people from around the world come to enjoy warm weather, sea breezes and performances by some of Nashville's best musical talents. The Fourth Annual Patrick Davis Hope Town Songwriters Festival will be held February 16-21, 2016, at locations on Elbow Cay and Lubber's Quarters Cay.
The festival will take place over six days at six o...
FNM & PM in social media spat
FNM & PM in social media spat
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The leader of the Free National Movement (FNM) Michael Pintard took to social media Tuesday evening to respond to Prime Minister Philip Davis who castigated him on the app 'X,' formerly known as Twitter, for suggesting that government's trip to Botswana was a 'waste of money.' While the Prime Minister tweeted a [...]
Opposition meets with Petroleum Retailers Association
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Members of the Opposition met with representatives of The Bahamas Petroleum Retailers Association (BPRA) on Tuesday to discuss a wide range of concerns, with the association underscoring the increased burdens experienced by the business community and how these have affected their fixed profit margins. According to a statement by the Opposition, the [...]
"IN THE DARK": Opposition accuses Govt of trying to privatize BPL without consultation
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition Leader Michael Pintard called on the government to provide the details on its plans for Bahamas Power & Light (BPL), accusing the Davis administration of "making a mess" of the energy sector. During a press conference at FNM headquarters yesterday, Pintard stated that while the challenges at BPL have spanned multiple [...]
BIG BUSINESS: $510M in developments unveiled
BIG BUSINESS: $510M in developments unveiled
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamian businessman His Excellency Sebas Bastian unveiled a $510M plan to construct 14 developments in New Providence over the next several years, which is pegged to provide 3,290 jobs for Bahamians. H.E. Bastian unveiled the multi-million dollar plans to Prime Minister Philip Davis Thursday morning at his company's Venetian West Residential Office. [...]
Central Bank projects the Bahamian economy to grow in the low two percent range in 2024
Central Bank projects the Bahamian economy to grow in the low two percent range in 2024
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Central Bank predicts The Bahamas' economic growth to be in the low two percent range, still moderately above the estimate of the economy's medium-term potential. On Monday, Central Bank Governor John Rolle stated that although the economy has a positive outlook for 2024, enabling more employment creation and continued reduction in [...]
Opposition hits out at Davis administration over Road Traffic Department woes
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition leader Michael Pintard has slammed the Davis administration for allowing the temporary facilities of the Road Traffic Department to fall into "an appalling state of disrepair and dilapidation." Pintard, in a statement, said: "The Davis PLP Administration has allowed the temporary facilities that house Road Traffic to fall into an appalling [...]
Letters to the Editor: Crying wolf too often?
Letters to the Editor: Crying wolf too often?
Editor, I have postulated before, and I will do so again, in saying, without fear of contradiction, that crime, per se. is NOT out of control. Yes, it is to be readily admitted that the inordinate spike in alleged homicides is problematic, but most all other types of crimes and criminal offenses are trending downwards. [...]
Makers Air Launches Twice-Weekly Nonstop Flights To Long Island From Fort Lauderdale
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation(BMOTIA) joins industry partners in celebrating the introduction of twice-weekly nonstop flights to Long Island with Makers Air. Beginning 14 December 2023, service will operate using Cessna Grand Caravans (9-seater)between Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) and Stella Maris Airport (SML), every Thursday and Sunday.
Government's revenue collection sees nearly 10 percent increase to hit $2.85 billion for FY2022/23
Government's revenue collection sees nearly 10 percent increase to hit $2.85 billion for FY2022/23
Opposition urges Davis administration to curtail unnecessary spending NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Revenue collection for the fiscal year 2022/2023 saw an almost 10 percent increase to reach approximately $2.85 billion, according to the government's budgetary performance review, with the Opposition urging the government to curtail unnecessary spending. The findings were contained in the recently released...
Minister of Energy and Transport refutes claims
Minister of Energy and Transport refutes claims
The Minister of Energy and Transport strongly refutes claims by the Deputy Leader of the Free NationalMovement that the Government of The Bahamas is not actively engaged or responsive to the needs of our citizens in Acklins and Eleuthera.
Visitor arrivals increase by nearly 23 percent in Q3 2023
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Visitor arrivals to The Bahamas grew by nearly 23 percent in the third quarter, with tourist arrivals to New Providence increasing by nearly 16 percent during that period, according to the latest data from the Central Bank. The preliminary data from the Ministry of Tourism showed that total visitor arrivals grew by [...]
Contaminated fuel reignites power supply woes on Harbour Island, investigation launched
Contaminated fuel reignites power supply woes on Harbour Island, investigation launched
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Power and Light says that it has launched an investigation following the delivery of contaminated fuel to Harbour Island for the second time, which has resulted in a 'major' generation shortfall due to the failure of four of its generator units on Monday. The incident has once again reignited power supply [...]
Guana Cay residents in urgent appeal to PM over power woes
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) said yesterday that it is looking at interim measures to improve the supply of electricity to Guana Cay as frustrated residents and second homeowners have issued an urgent appeal to Prime Minister Philip Davis to address the situation which they say is threatening the community's economic and [...]
Better Homes & Gardens MCR Bahamas Grows Again, Adds 5 Women Agents as New Markets Emerge
Better Homes & Gardens MCR Bahamas Grows Again, Adds 5 Women Agents as New Markets Emerge
Better Homes & Gardens MCR Bahamas has added five new agents, a move directors said would “better enable us to serve the luxury market while preparing us for new markets and emerging trends.”
BPL now able to meet Harbour Island's power supply demand following recent challenges
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) yesterday assured that it is able to fully meet Harbour Island's energy demands with sufficient spare capacity, following recent challenges to four of its six units which resulted in load shedding and disrupted business during the US Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Arnette Ingraham, BPL's communication manager, said to [...]
HG Christie Properties Shine at Canadian Int’l Property Show
The beautiful real estate properties of The Bahamas were on full display during the 2023 Canadian International Property Show in Toronto, Canada, where HG Christie Real Estate Agent and Relocation Specialist Rosalyn Brown shared some of the top real estate options available for purchase throughout our islands.
Celebrating 30 Years of Jolly
Celebrating 30 Years of Jolly
The Bahamas National Trust’s (BNT) popular annual Christmas festival, “Jollification,” will welcome attendees to The Retreat Garden on Village Road between Saturday, November 18 and Sunday, November 19 from 11am to 8pm. This year the festival celebrates its 30th Anniversary and will feature over 80 talented artisans with wonderful crafts, jewelry, and gift items on sale.