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Insurer: 30% of drivers'Not properly covered'

Bahamas First yesterday confirmed it will cease writing auto insurance 'cover notes.'

VAT fears for private Healthcare coverage

By NEIL HARTNELL

Construction 'on its knees'

The Government has been urged to mandate that all major foreign direct investment (FDI) projects engage local contractors.

Carnival's crime warning 'motivation' questioned

Questions have been raised over Carnival Cruise Lines' crime warning.

Employers, unions urged to abandon 'Victory scoring'

Employers and trade unions were yesterday urged to work together on labour legislation amendments.

Gov't urged: Bring Employment Act into conformity with NIB

A trade union leader yesterday urged the Government to amend the Employment Act's definition of 'wages' to bring it into line with the National Insurance Board (NIB).

Comito steps down at BHTA

The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has announced that Frank Comito, its executive vice-president for the past 10 years, will be stepping down with effect from January 30, 2014, to pursue other opportunities.

Hope $29m deal sparks private island revival

A top realtor yesterday said he is hoping the $29 million sale of Children's Bay Cay will 'create some excitement' and spark an upswing in the private island market.

BTC targeting a year-end Evolution

THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) said yesterday that its 4G network will be upgraded by year-end to facilitate its Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology platform, which will generate high-speed data on mobile phones and data terminals.

Seaplane carrier expands charters

FORT Lauderdale-based seaplane company, Tropic Ocean Airways, has announced increased frequencies on its Bimini service and expanded charter services throughout the Bahamas.

Atlantis forecasts 15,000 group night decline for autumn

Atlantis is predicting that a 15,000 group room night decline year-over-year will result in a softer September-October period.

Employer fury over Tribunal's 'extra week paid vacation' ruling

Outraged businesses have reacted with fury to an Industrial Tribunal decision that effectively gives all Bahamian workers an extra week of paid vacation annually.

Atlantis 'very worried' on cruise crime warning

The Bahamas' largest resort is 'very concerned' about the crime warning sent to all its passengers by Carnival Cruise Lines.

Atlantis 'very confident' on $2.2bn debt refinance

Atlantis's top executive is 'very confident' that the Paradise Island resort will successfully refinance up to $2.2 billion in outstanding debt before the September 2014 deadline,

Businessman blasts Tribunal's 'curve ball'

The Industrial Tribunal has thrown the Bahamian private sector 'a curve ball out of left field' over its recent ground-breaking decision.

BTC targets $40m spend on network

HE Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) expects to spend morethan $40 million this financial year on network upgrades.

Airline targets 'strong loads' via Cuba flights

WESTERN Air plans to launch its Cuba service this week.

External reserves off $100m from end-2012

The Bahamas' external reserves are down almost $100 million from year-end 2012, indicating that foreign currency inflows are not occurring at a fast-enough rate to replenish them.

Bimini 'high water mark' for EIA woes

Bahamians were yesterday urged to draw a line in the sand over how Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) are conducted.

Gov't 'undermining' Hawksbill Creek via industries Act offer

A well-known QC yesterday accused the Government of attempting to undermine the Hawksbill Creek Agreement by offering Freeport's major industrial companies Industries Encouragement Act incentives.

Rubis spends millions on gas leak clean-up

Rubis is in the final stages of multi-million dollar remediation plans following the underground gas leak at its Robinson Road Texaco gas station.

PI resort close to renovation finish

The multi-million dollar renovation of Paradise Island’s Comfort Suites resort was yesterday said to be nearing completion, with the property already getting high marks from travel partners and guests alike.
 What has been billed as the most comprehensive refurbishment since Comfort Suites’ opening is generating positive feedback, with most of its 232 Junior Suites already complete.

Brewery's 'tremendous' 25-30% recycle savings

By NATARIO McKENZIE

Aviation taxes deter airline's expansion

By NATARIO McKENZIE

Businesses warned over VAT 'excuses'

By NEIL HARTNELL