RCI: Company’s beach club project can co-exist with Smith’s P.I. lighthouse plan

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A top Royal Caribbean International (RCI) executive said yesterday that he was hopeful that local entrepreneur Toby Smith’s plan to restore Paradise Island’s lighthouse comes to fruition, suggesting that his project and the company’s $100 beach club development could successfully coexist. Jay Schneider, RCI’s Chief Product Innovation Officer told Eyewitness News firmly […]

Christian Council president denounces “scourge” of murder, domestic violence and rape

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Christian Council President Bishop Delton Fernander says that Bahamians must take note of the recent spate of murders and seriously question the direction the country is headed, as he denounced what he described as the “scourge” of domestic violence, murder and rape griping the nation. His comments came in the wake […]

VAT arrears recorded at just over $190 million, but likely much higher

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Department of Inland Revenue’s top official yesterday noted that just under there are just over $190 million in Value-Added Tax (VAT) arrears “on the books”, although she acknowledged the sum is likely significantly higher due to the number of business charging the tax without remitting the revenue to government. “That’s only […]

Atlantis president urges employees to take a stand over RCI beach club project

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Atlantis’ president and managing director Audrey Oswell is urging the resorts employees to make their voices heard and take a stand with regard to Royal Caribbean International’s $100 million beach club project on Paradise Island. Reiterating environmental concerns over the development, Oswell in a memo to employees noted that the potential impact […]