Budget Preview
The 2024-2025 Budget communication is scheduled to be delivered in the House Of Assembly by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Philip Davis on May 29th. Minister of Housing and Urban Renewal, the Hon. Keith Bell shared his optimism ahead of the new budget period. He said, “as you all would appreciate, housing […]
Atlantis-Mattel Partnership
The Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island has partnered with Mattel to put on a Barbie experience at the resort destination. Atlantis Vice President of On-Island Marketing and Special Events, Jason Spencer gave details of the collaboration. He said, “we’re super excited about our Barbie Bahamas beach vacation is a partnership between Mattel and Atlantis where […]
FTX Update
It was reported in a local morning daily on Friday that a report to the Delaware Bankruptcy Court by Robert Cleary of the US Justice Department revealed that various donations had been made to companies affiliated with Bahamian government officials in the amount of approximately $675,000 by FTX. No names or positions were mentioned in […]
BAIC holds its Third Annual ‘Taste and Tell’ Award Ceremony
Executives of the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) hosted an award ceremony to recognize outstanding participants of the Third Annual ‘Taste and Tell’ event, which was held on April 20, 2024 at the Western Esplanade. The award ceremony was held at BAIC headquarters on Wednesday, 22nd May. Assistant Manager of the Corporation, Le-Var Miller, […]
Bahamasair Increases Lift to Family Islands for Summer
Bahamasair is spreading its wings beyond the regular routes to meet the needs of Family Island travelers this regatta and homecoming season with increased rotations and special flight services. Travelers who flew to Exuma on Bahamasair for the National Family Island Regatta expressed pleasure at the performance of the staff and Jet services throughout the […]
Halkitis says Bahamas can see significant revenue from Blue Carbon Credits
Minister of Economic Affairs, the Hon. Michael Halkitis, said given the expected dependability of Bahamian Blue Carbon Credits and the expected increase in demand as countries and companies seek to offset their carbon emissions to hit their goals for achieving net zero, the Bahamas can anticipate receiving “healthy” prices for such assets. Projections of potential […]
Adelaide Oil Spill Update
Remediation has commenced for a Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) fuel leak in wetlands of near Adelaide Village. The leak occurred when BPL conducted a pressure test on a decommissioned fuel line. Director of the Department of Environmental Planning and Protection (DEPP), Dr. Rhianna Neely-Murphy shared details of the spill with ZNS News on Thursday. […]
PM: BPL Solution On The Horizon
Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis was questioned by members of the media on the future of Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) in the wake of generation issues experienced in New Providence over the weekend. Davis called for Bahamians to exercise patience. He said, “we have been working assiduously over the last year, two years […]
Barretarre Poised For Growth
Minister of Tourism, Investment and Aviation and Member of Parliament for Exuma and Ragged Island, the Hon. Chester Cooper attended the 39th Annual Barretarre Regatta and Homecoming over the weekend. Cooper told attendees not only is Barretarre the city by the sea but it is the gateway to the economy of the Exuma Cays. He […]
Startling Prostate Cancer Statistics Affecting The Bahamas
Prostate cancer is the most prevalent cancer in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, with the country moving from 14th to the 10th highestincidence of prostate cancer in the world. This, according to Dr. Greggory Pinto, Urologist, who told Cat Islanders that one in every six Bahamian men has the potential to develop prostate cancer in […]
