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Communication by the Prime Minister on the Impact of Hurricane Matthew
I rise to report to The House on the impact of ‟Hurricane Matthew‟, the 13th named storm of the 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Fortunately, the majority of our Family Islands sustained no major damage. This was a relief, particularly for those islands which were impacted last year by Hurricane Joaquin...
Except for GB, North Andros, Bahamas tourism plant OK
In the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, the Bahamas' tourism product - with few notable exceptions - appears to have fared well during the storm, according to tourism officials.
Commentary by Elcott Coleby - This Week in The Bahamas (26-30 September, 2016)
Prime Minister Christie updated the media this past Monday on the progress of the completion and opening of the stalled $3.5 billion Baha Mar resort after a short walkabout of the property.
IDB projects 'sluggish' 0.5% growth for Bahamas
IDB projects 'sluggish' 0.5% growth for Bahamas
According to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) September 2016 Quarterly Bulletin, the Bahamian economy remains sluggish, with only an anticipated 0.5 percent increase in GDP growth for 2016.
Bahamas top luxury destination for second straight year
The Bahamas has been named the Caribbean's Leading Luxury Destination by the World Travel Awards for the second consecutive year.
Dangerous headwinds
Dangerous headwinds
Tourism is what sustains us in The Bahamas. It's our number one industry, the biggest mover of our economy.
Central Bank reports increased non-performing loans, delinquencies
Non-performing loans rose by $8.3 million in July 2016 and short-term delinquencies also increased by $4.9 million, according to The Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBOB) Monthly Financial and Economic Developments (MEFD) July 2016 report.
Government announces committee to process Baha Mar claims
On August 22, 2016, the Supreme Court approved the plan to remobilize the stalled Baha Mar resort and one week later on Sunday, 28th August 2016, the government announced a committee to settle severance payments owed to displaced Baha Mar workers and to process claims by unsecured Bahamian creditors.
Further update expected today on confirmed Zika virus cases
HEALTH officials are expected to update the nation on the latest confirmed Zika cases today.
Emperor Christie's world of absurdity and delusion
Emperor Christie's world of absurdity and delusion
Hocus pocus: "Meaningless talk or activity, often designed to draw attention away from and disguise what is happening."