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Port meets with GB Power over electricity outage woe

The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) yesterday said it has met with the Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) to address the frequent power outages impacting the island’s residents and businesses.

Atlantis wins four World Travel Awards honours

Atlantis yesterday announced it won four honours at the 2024 World Travel Awards held in Saint Vincent & the Grenadines on July 1.

Taxi driver revolt on livery ‘hustling’

Taxi drivers at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPI) were yesterday said to have “revolted” over complaints of unfair competitive practices that have come close to sparking violence.

Bahamians paid $61m more for property coverage in ‘23

Bahamian businesses and households paid an extra $56.3m for property and casualty insurance coverage in 2023 due to the “challenges” faced by local underwriters on reinsurance pricing.

Bishop breaks with Christian Council on marijuana reform

The Cannabis Bill and associated reforms do not open up “carte blanche” marijuana use, a senior pastor asserted yesterday, provided the legislation is properly enforced and regulated.

100-job PI resort project gets planning go-ahead

A development that aims to create 100 permanent jobs through becoming Paradise Island’s “first new hotel for many years” has received approval from the Government’s planning authorities.

Eleuthera exposed to digital payments rise

The Eleuthera Chamber of Commerce has teamed with the Central Bank and commercial banks to expose the island’s businesses and residents to newly-emerging digital payments solutions tomorrow.

Cemetery appeal delay ‘really tough to swallow’

A five-year planning approval battle over a proposed 13-acre Bernard Road cemetery remains unresolved over the wait for the Attorney General’s Office to supply critical information.

‘Substantial improvements’ pledge by Lundy for Eleuthera residents

Leon Lundy, Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister who has responsibility for the Water and Sewerage Corporation, said the corporation is making an “extensive investment” in Eleuthera’s water infrastructure which will result in residents seeing “substantial improvements” in their water supply over the coming months.

Cooper: IP legislation will transform orange economy

Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper said the compendium of intellectual property related bills debated in Parliament yesterday will be “transformative” for Bahamians - especially those in the “orange economy”.

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‘Dire situation in Eleuthera - but ‘some relief’ on the way

ELEUTHERA residents are in a “dire situation” over utility woes, Minister of Works and Family Island Affairs Clay Sweeting said yesterday.

Advocate: Gov’t missed ‘perfect’ Cannabis Bill

A medical marijuana advocate is arguing that the Government “missed” its chance to produce a near-perfect law as he gave the Cannabis Bill a 65 percent score.

DEIDRE BASTIAN: How to become a top employee

To succeed in your career, make every attempt to be the best employee possible. In this way you can stand out among colleagues and increase work opportunities. For instance, good employees tend to get promotions, raises and positive feedback.

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Holoweskos selling Island House to major landowner

New Providence’s largest private landowner is moving to acquire the Island House hotel from the Holowesko family, Tribune Business can reveal.

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Athol Island: Minister ‘totally contradicts’ regulatory chief

A Cabinet minister “completely contradicted” the Government’s top environmental regulator by yesterday disclosing that an Athol Island developer has obtained a lease and other necessary approvals.

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