NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The rationale behind which businesses are afforded ‘special permission’ by the Competent Authority to remain open under the COVID Emergency Orders is being called into question, with some business owners crying discrimination over the lack of response to their requests to conduct business. Several business owners voiced concern that the government’s approach lacks […]
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Atlantis Royal guestroom operations to resume March 11
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Atlantis resort has announced its Royal guestroom operations will resume on March 11. In a statement, Atlantis President and Managing Director Audrey Oswell said: “We are delighted to welcome back additional team members to Atlantis and showcase the newly renovated Royal east tower guestrooms to our guests.” She added: “As a […]
Bahamasair to restart international flight schedule November 15
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamasair has announced that it will restart its international flight schedule beginning November 15. The airline said in a statement yesterday that international service will begin in three phases. In Phase I, beginning November 15, flights will operate into Fort Lauderdale, Cap Haitien and Port Au Prince Haiti. In Phase II, beginning […]
BCFA recommends govt. temporarily lift shark harvesting ban
BNT to issue statement on shark culling proposal today NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamian fishermen have recommended that the government temporarily lift the ban on shark harvesting, and allow culling to balance the population. In a statement, the Bahamas Commercial Fisher Alliance backed recent remarks by Deputy Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest who noted that “sharks […]
Credit demand declines sharply in first half of 2020
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Central Bank survey of bank lending conditions has revealed that demand for credit declined sharply across all markets during the first half of 2020, as application volumes fell to “historically low levels”. The regulator noted that during the first half of 2020, demand for credit was largely impacted by the COVID-19 […]