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Bahamas First Holdings names new CEO of flagship insurer

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas First Holdings Limited (BFH) announced the promotion of Richard A. Darville to CEO of Bahamas First General Insurance Company, the Group’s flagship insurer, effective 9 November 2023.  Darville was previously Vice President - Claims & Support Services for Bahamas First General and has been with the Group for more than 30 years. In this new role,...

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CONVENTION COMING: Lynes formally announces chairmanship bid

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Progressive Liberal Party senator Robyn Lynes has officially announced her decision to contest the chairmanship at the party’s upcoming convention on November 9 - 10. Lyons, who currently serves as deputy chairman, says her bid comes as she says the party needs a reset to prioritize the party’s mandate. Lyons is one of three (3) people...

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TOP CONTENDER: PM says country has fertile ground for profitable investments

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Prime Minister Philip Davis said yesterday that the Bahamas remains a “top contender” for investments, noting that his administration has begun revamping this nation’s investment policies and promotional strategies.  Prime Minister Davis while addressing the opening of the Caribbean Investment Forum stated, “Based on our faith in the great potential for our nation to attract and leverage investments...

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LABOUR WOES: Bahamas Hotel Catering & Allied Workers Union threatens KFC with industrial action

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- President of the Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union (BHCAWU) Darren Woods has warned that 380 Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) workers are set to take industrial action. Woods says the industrial action is the union’s last resort following eight years of stalled negotiations. The BHCAWU chief told Eyewitness News that KFC negotiators are presenting unattractive figures for its...

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FROM SEA TO SPOON: Bahamas’ stone crab industry sets the bar for sustainability

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — While Bahamians eagerly anticipate the start of fishing seasons for beloved seafood like the Land Crab and the Bahamian Spiny Lobster, there's a hidden culinary gem in Bahamian waters often overlooked by local consumers - the delectable and sustainable stone crab. In contrast to its more popular seafood counterparts, the stone crab stands as a year-round delicacy,...

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Pintard criticizes government over Saudi Loan and non-compliance with Procurement Act

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Opposition leader Michael Pintard is slamming the Davis administration over recent comments regarding a $70 million Saudi loan and the government’s delay in complying with the Procurement Act.  Pintard said in a statement, “Instead of doing the right thing and offering a heartfelt apology for them breaking the law yet again by having the Minister of Tourism...

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RF announces first private equity opportunity in new fund

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — RF, a leading regional investment bank, announced the first investment opportunity in its new private equity fund, the RF Strat-Equity Fund.  The first investment of the Fund is Easy Car Sales Ltd. (“ECS”), an innovative local Bahamian car retailer with distribution rights for BYD and JAC brands of all-electric vehicles. The Fund’s objective is to seek long-term...

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Bahamas-based tech firm leaps into top 10 of coveted global list

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Cloud Carib was named #6 worldwide as one of the industry’s premier Managed Service Providers (MSP) on the prestigious list Channel Futures’ 2023 MSP 501 rankings, demonstrating remarkable growth and industry leadership.   Tamara Hossack, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing at Cloud Carib For the past 17 years, MSPs around the globe have submitted applications for...

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Kalik tackles cultural identity in ‘Proud to Be’ campaign

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A leading local beer brand has launched a vibrant marketing campaign in celebration of the country's 50th anniversary of independence, a national milestone that coincides with its own 35th anniversary. Dubbed 'Proud to Be', Kalik hopes that the disruptive tactics will encourage the public to embrace the personal ways they experience Bahamian culture.  "In April, Kalik launched...

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BIMS immersion program offers free scuba diving certification and marine science experience

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Cape Eleuthera Institute and Perry Institute for Marine Science will be hosting and supporting Black in Marine Science (BIMS) and The Nature Conservancy as they team up for the BIMS Immersion Program. A free SCUBA diving certification course and immersive experience in marine science. That increases ocean literacy and influences the next generation of scientific thought leaders by...

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