NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Tourism officials say they are working to persuade Margaritaville at Seas (MAS) to reverse a recent decision that blocks bookings from Grand Bahama to Florida. In a press statement issued Wednesday afternoon, tourism officials said: “We advise the public that the Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation is actively engaged with MAS […]
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Frustrations mount over business license delays
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A number of business owners expressing frustration today as they say The Department of Inland Revenue has failed to renew their business licenses in a timely fashion. Some business owners told Eyewitness News that the department’s system has been down for days, leaving many wondering if they’ll be charged late fees as […]
Former PM urges government to rescind electronic monitoring contract
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis says the Davis administration must put its foot down and rescind the contract given to Metro-Security Solutions, the company that has been contracted to monitor alleged criminals who are out on bail. Dr. Minnis’ comments come on the heels of Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander shedding light on […]
BLACKOUT: Hotel union intensifies industrial action threat over failed negotiations
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Bahamas Hotel, Catering, and Allied Workers Union is taking its industrial action to another level as hotel workers are engaging in a “blackout” period to voice their grievances over failed negotiations for workers who fall under the tipping scale. Union President Darrin Woods brought the issue to head in local headlines last week […]
Youth, Sports and Culture Minister admonishes Prodigal Sons to return $30k seed funding
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Culture Minister Mario Bowleg says the government expects the Prodigal Sons Junkanoo group to return its $30K seed funding from the government after it refused to show up on Bay Street for the recent cultural parade. Bowleg says the group must “bring the money back,” and asserted that his ministry intends on pursuing […]
THE LAW MUST PREVAIL: Abaco MP provides update on shantytown shutdown
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Central and South Abaco Member of Parliament John Pinder asserted Wednesday morning that “law and order must prevail,” as he provided an update on the government’s aggressive shanty town shutdown nationwide. Pinder shared that over 200 homes were identified and marked in the “Gully,” and “Gaza” unregulated communities last week on Abaco and […]
Bahamasair’s Boeing 737 cleared by the Federal Aviation Administration to fly into the United States
NASSAU, BAHAMAS-Bahamasair’s Managing Director Tracey Cooper has confirmed that the airline’s new Boeing 737 has been cleared by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fly into the United States (US). Cooper said the aircraft is ready for take-off and will operate a Nassau to Floria route today. The airline’s update follows media reports that […]
Bahamasair announces partnership with NFL Flag Football Bahamas
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The national flag carrier Bahamasair has announced its partnership with NFL Flag Football Bahamas. The partnership comes ahead of the country’s adult and children’s team’s departure for the Pro Weekend in Orlando which is slated for February 1 – 4. 2024. The airline’s Managing Director Tracy Cooper says Bahamasair stepped up to […]
BTC title sponsors successful Red Cross Ball
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The 50th annual Red Cross Ball, held on January 27th, was dubbed by Ball organizers as “a smashing success,” and BTC was happy to serve once again as the Ball’s Title Sponsor. “As Red Cross Ball organizers celebrated 50 years, I commend them for executing an event that was not only flawless […]
D’Aguilar: Grand Bahama needs Kerzner-type investor for tourism transformation
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Freeport needs to attract investors like the late Sol Kerzner, capable of injecting at least $3 billion into the island to transform it into a thriving destination, according to a former tourism minister and a prominent businessman. Dionisio D’Aguilar told Eyewitness News: “I believe every government has struggled to significantly boost tourist […]
HG Christie celebrates top performers of 2023
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Acknowledging the outstanding achievements of the company’s agents and brokers, HG Christie honored its top producers and performers of 2023 during the annual awards luncheon held at Albany on January 19. The event brought together some of the local real estate industry’s best and brightest in an afternoon dedicated to the celebration […]
Sixteen business owners receive SBDC grants for electric vehicle purchases
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Sixteen business owners have received funding from the Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC) Electric Mobility Standalone Grant Program to assist with the purchase of electric vehicles. The SBDC, in collaboration with Easy Car Sales and the One Eleuthera Foundation, awarded the small business owners with $10,000 at the SBDC Head Office on Gladstone Road […]
CRIPPLING: Bahamas yacht charters hit with 40 percent year-over-year decline, US operator says VAT is the cause
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Yacht charters to The Bahamas have experienced a 40-percent decline year-over-year, a US yacht charter operator has estimated, arguing that the 10 percent Value-Added Tax (VAT) imposed on foreign-owned yacht charter contracts is crippling their operations. “Yachts bring visitors to all the islands around the Bahamas where tourism is not readily accessible […]