Tag: Nassau Bahamas

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The US Centre for Disease Control (CDC) has lifted its no sail order on cruise lines, a ...

Bahamas edged out by Turks and Caicos in popularity among American travelers in ranking

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas has been surpassed in popularity by Turks and Caicos as the top destination of choice ...

Port volume down as much as 30 percent at onset of pandemic

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Nassau’s main commercial shipping port saw its volume decrease by as much as 30 percent less than ...

Tourism minister projects 70 percent drop in annual visitor arrivals

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With the COVID-19 pandemic having a devastating impact on global tourism, the best this nation can expect ...

RBC looking to open Abaco branch in February 2021

October 31, 2020

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Royal Bank of Canada today announced that construction is beginning on a new state-of-the-art digitally-enabled branch to ...

Retailers warn over 20,000 jobs “on the line” if curbside service continues

January 6, 2021

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamian retailers say that they cannot continue to operate under curbside restrictions, warning that over 20,000 jobs ...

Government revenue declines just over 45 percent in first quarter of fiscal year

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Government revenue fell by just over 45 percent in the first quarter of this fiscal year, with ...

Lack of clear reopening strategy led to delayed Sandals reopening

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Sandals Resorts International’s deputy chairman Adam Stewart yesterday acknowledged that the lack of a clear path to ...

American Airlines scraps pre-flight COVID-19 testing for Bahamas-bound passengers

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Tourism: Further streamlining of entry protocols being assessed NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Tourism director general Joy Jibrilu yesterday American Airlines has ...

Commonwealth Bank reports 19 percent profit drop

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Commonwealth Bank has reported that its total profit for the first half of the year was down ...

Key infrastructural challenges impeding Exuma’s growth says Chamber president

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Challenges with vital services and the lack of key infrastructure continues to impede economic growth on the ...

Tour operators bracing for slow rebound

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Local tour operators say they are bracing for what is ultimately expected to be a slow rebound ...

Local freight forwarder eyes delivery push to meet online shopping demands

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and various restrictions Bahamians are increasingly shopping online according to a local freight ...

Exuma luxury hotel boasts transformation to long-term rentals

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With large residential-style villas ranging upwards of 5,000 square feet, Grand Isle Resort in Exuma is using ...

Cooper urges government to engage Scotiabank to delay or cancel Out Island pull-out

March 11, 2022

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Exuma and Ragged Island MP Chester Cooper today implored the government to immediately engage in discussions with ...

BPL clarifies just over 3,000 customers remain disconnected for nonpayment

October 28, 2020

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) yesterday clarified that there are just over 3,000 customers who remain without ...

Andros’ Small Hope Lodge to reopen November 2