NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Government officially launched its Request For Proposals (RFP), inviting independent power generation companies to vie for a chance to provide electricity within the Family Islands. Energy Minister Jobeth Coleby-Davis says government plans to revamp power generation on several Family Islands through the use of microgrids, clean fuel and renewables. Prime Minister Philip […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Junkanoo officials say a zero-tolerance approach to mischief has been taken to ensure safety at the upcoming Junkanoo Parades. Ellery Deveaux, Junkanoo Coordinator within the Ministry of Culture, noted nearly 200 Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) and Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) officers will be deployed on Bay and Shirley Streets.
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Culture Minister Mario Bowleg extended apologies to the general public today over the challenges experienced while attempting to purchase Junkanoo tickets. He says while the digitization of Junkanoo ticket sales has presented its challenges, “challenges are expected, but, will not deter government from moving forward with digitizing the entire process.”
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Agricultural Development Organization (ADO) in partnership with Royal Caribbean International (RCI) is presenting 200 backyard farming kits to residents today at the St. Thomas More Parish Hall. Agriculture Minister Jomo Campbell, says the initiative is an important one as it “paves the path for national food security.”
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- —The Court of Appeal has ordered that the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) compensate a woman for trespassing by installing water supply equipment on her property and overturned a judge’s ruling that she return a $20,000 cheque from the corporation, which had been an initial payment for using a portion of her land. […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The President of the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) highlighted the island’s significant improvement in tourism performance, declaring that it is “finally joining the party.” Ian Rolle, GBPA president while addressing the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) annual general meeting noted that the island’s tourism sector has seen a significant improvement over […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Total room nights sold for Bahamas Out Island Promotion Board (BOIPB) member properties between January and October reached 79 percent of 2019 levels, while room revenue during the same period was at 99 percent in comparison. Kerry Fountain, the BOIPB’s executive director, while addressing the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) annual […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Waste continues to celebrate its nine-year partnership with Nassau Rowing Club, through a renewed commitment to ensuring the organization’s sanitation needs are met year-round. At the club’s Lake Cunningham site, Bahamas Waste has provided public toilet or “porta-potty” facilities, in addition to waste bins for the club’s members and guests, with […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS-Tourism Minister Chester Cooper says claims made by an American transgendered woman that she is the victim of an alleged hate crime, which reportedly occurred at a night club in western New Providence, will have minimal impact on The Bahamas’ tourism product. The tourism minister says The Bahamas is a peaceful nation and […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS-Baha Mar’s Senior Vice President of Government Relations Robert Sands has revealed that the resort is benefitting from the surge in tourism business as the property is booked to capacity heading into the new year. Sands also revealed that Baha Mar is seeking to meet the needs of the growing “family,” market with […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) says it is “making its own inquiries” after being bombarded with complaints from irate Cable Bahamas customers over National Football League games being blocked on Sunday. The regulator said: “The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) is aware of Cable Bahamas customers having National Football League […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – An Out Island resort operator has expressed optimism that 2024 will be a banner year for its marina and resort business, with considerable bookings already secured for spring and summer. “Things are going pretty well here at Bluff House Beach Resort & Marina on Green Turtle Cay! We have not been as […]
