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Young entrepreneur goes 'whole hog' with swimming pigs venture
A young Bahamian entrepreneur is making waves with a new tour company, shuttling enthusiastic tourists from Nassau to Exuma's internationally-famed swimming pigs. Lee McCoy said the idea behind this rather different venture came about last year, after his wife asked him to search online for ideas for activities they could partake in during their forthcoming honeymoon in the UK...
Concern El Faro debris could pose dangers
Concern El Faro debris could pose dangers
Debris from the sunken American cargo ship El Faro has drifted onto the shores of Exuma for over a week and no one is cleaning it up, Exuma resident Dwight Hart said.
Govt to break ground on Exuma airport by Q1 2016
Govt to break ground on Exuma airport by Q1 2016
The Ministry of Transport and Aviation and the Ministry of Works hope to break ground on the construction of a revamped Exuma International Airport by Q1 2016, according to Minister of Transport and Aviation Glenys Hanna-Martin.
Government Promises Relief to Exuma Straw Vendors
Government Promises Relief to Exuma Straw Vendors
A electrical malfunction is the suspected cause, but on Wednesday evening, literally days ahead of the regatta ? the biggest economic and cultural event on the Exuma calendar, the George Town Straw Market was destroyed by fire and taking with it thousands of dollars in merchandise and at least seventeen local businesses...
Over Two Dozen Illegal Haitian Immigrants Captured in Exuma Cays
More than two dozen Haitian immigrants were captured yesterday morning in the Exuma Cays. Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) Sub-Lieutenant Origin Deleveaux said an RBDF patrol vessel came across a 35-foot wooden sloop around 10 a.m.
McGarvey Pounces on February Point
McGarvey Pounces on February Point
A luxury development in Exuma has been scooped up by a U.S. investor out of Florida, Guardian Business can reveal. According to several well-placed sources, John McGarvey, an investor already active on Exuma, has come to terms with the owners of February Point.
Exuma's 'mini-hospital' Nearly Half Finished
Exuma's 'mini-hospital' Nearly Half Finished
Construction on the $14 million mini-hospital in Exuma is nearly 45 percent complete, Guardian Business can reveal. Vernon Wells, owner of Reef Construction, noted that construction on the project is progressing well despite the recent passing of Hurricane Sandy.
Playing Politics With The Bahamian Workforce Hurts Us All
Dear Editor,
Bahamians were no doubt shocked to hear Prime Minister Perry Christie last week say the Sandals Resort at Emerald Bay in Exuma was in danger of closing its doors.
Grey Goose Eyes Hermitage Estate
Grey Goose Eyes Hermitage Estate
An investor group is touring Little Exuma with an eye of snapping up Hermitage Estate and building an open resort, Guardian Business has learned.
BTC's new Georgetown store opens today
BTC's new Georgetown store opens today
One week before Exuma welcomes the biggest Family Island event on the Bahamian calendar, the National Family Island Regatta, one of the island's key businesses, will unveil its new look and feel.
BTC in Georgetown will open its doors today following a major two-month renovation that transformed dated administrative offices into a 2,500-square-foot sophisticated, vibrant retail experience, with a ...