There is no longer any doubt that we are facing what some scholars have called the fourth industrial revolution, characterized by new technologies that are transforming the world of work. It is a full-fledged technological tsunami, due to technological advances that are rapidly penetrating society and expanding across the globe at an unprecedented rate in […]
NASSAU,BAHAMAS — Members of the Washington, DC Chamber of Commerce were hosted to a welcome networking reception at Luciano’s of Chicago earlier this week on Monday, April 29, 2019. Members are pictured at Luciano’s where Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest gave a welcome address. Charge d’Affaires of the US Embassy Ms. […]
Royal Caribbean International has donated 20 laptops to the National Training Agency (NTA), helping to boost tools as the world’s largest cruise line continues its campaign to hire and train hundreds of Bahamians for ship and on shore positions. Executive Director of the training agency that is helping to prepare hundreds of prospective Royal Caribbean […]
ELEUTHERA, BAHAMAS- Scheduled to take place May 17 at the well-known Frigate’s Bar & Grill on the bay in Rock Sound, the 7th Annual Eleuthera Business Outlook is coming at a time when the island of Eleuthera as a whole is making decisions about a number of significant economic opportunities, with which the historic isle […]
Bill would give agency general powers of inquiry, search, arrest and seizure NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The proposed National Crime Intelligence Agency (NCIA) Bill, 2019, would establish an Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament that would be responsible for the administration of finances for the agency, the general review of its performance and investigate any complaints in […]
PLP chairman pledges support of the revamped program NASSAU, BAHAMAS – National Child Protection Council Chairman Bishop Arnold Josey said yesterday that he hopes the government’s announcement that it will soon implement the MARCO (Mandatory Action Rescuing Children Operation Alert) system will not be yet another unfulfilled promise. Minister of National Security Marvin Dames announced […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Scotiabank on Thursday announced new enhancements to its Alerts feature to give customers more control of their banking. In addition to Transaction Alerts and Security Alerts, the Bank now offers Credit Card Controls. Credit Card Controls is an innovative feature that gives customers the ability to turn their credit card off or […]
Below average hurricane season predicted NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The final two installments for the upgraded Doppler radar network in The Bahamas will be completed by mid-December 2019, according to Chief Meteorologist Basil Dean. Speaking to Eyewitness News Online about projections for the upcoming 2019 Hurricane season, Dean said three new radars were installed in Marsh […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – BTC’s Junior Achievement Company, BTC C.T.R.L (Cultivating The Right Leaders) walked away with bragging rights, winning the annual “Product of the Year” competition. The students prepared a customized, all Bahamian coloring and activity booked aimed at elementary school students. Thus far, the students have sold over 500 copies of the activity book. […]
Available April 11th through authorized carriers NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Samsung Electronics is pleased to announce the availability of its new Galaxy S10 series in Bahamas, beginning April 11th through authorized carriers and retailer channels. The Galaxy S10 line is designed to meet the distinct needs of the current market of smartphones and allow consumers to […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Students of the St. Francis/Joseph Catholic Primary School took the National Child Protection Council’s (NCPC) Digital Citizens Pledge, during the launch of the NCPC’s NetSmartz Campaign on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. The Pledge encourages adults and students to observe a number of rules as they relate to being “good, digital citizens and students.” […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Adrian Gibson, Chairman of the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) has announced that the utility company is implementing a digital business strategy that is expected to result in an improvement in operational efficiency and a platform that allows customers and suppliers to interact more easily with the organization. “This is a move […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis is preparing the country for a digital public service, and for financial stability in the event of natural disasters – both in keeping with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. He delivered the Charge during the Signing Ceremony for IDB Loans for: Government Digital Transformation to Strengthen […]
PM promises no more long lines at Passport Office NASSAU, BAHMAS – As the government will receive a $30 million dollar loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to carry out a digital transformation of the public service, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis assured on Monday that there would be no more long lines at […]
EIGHT MILE ROCK, GRAND BAHAMA — The Government recently launched its Grand Bahama’s Small Business Development programme in West Grand Bahama at the Eight Mile Rock High School auditorium. After successfully launching the programme in East Grand Bahama last month, Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance K. Peter Turnquest said he wanted to […]
The Bahamas could one day be home to one of the world’s largest tourism trade shows, with Minister of Tourism Dionisio D’Aguilar floating the idea of hosting such a convention now that hotel inventory has increased. With the opening of Baha Mar, the Minister said the country is now more ready to take on hosting […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Blockchain and how it can benefit The Bahamas will be front and centre next week as the Central Bank further preps the market for the introduction of Project Sand Dollar. With a focus on the pending Payments Systems Modernization Initiative, the Bank, on Monday, March 18, will host its second seminar on […]
2019 bill passed in HOA NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The new Investment Funds Bill, which was passed in parliament on Wednesday, will introduce a “new chapter” in Bahamian Financial Services while attracting new opportunities to the jurisdictions and improving the ease of doing business. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Peter Turnquest said […]
