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Mixed reaction to Royal Caribbean’s PI project
Bay Street merchants yesterday gave a mixed reaction to the Government’s approval of Royal Caribbean’s Paradise Island beach club with some fearing it will suck tourists away from downtown and others arguing it will improve the product.
Family Islands brace for ‘inevitable’ property tax
The Family Islands are bracing for the “inevitability” of real property tax being levied on Bahamian owners, it was revealed yesterday, amid “frustration” that preparations for such a move are holding up real estate sales.
Davis: RCI work to start soon
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said Royal Caribbean International will break ground on its $110m beach club project on Paradise Island “almost immediately”, telling reporters his administration approved the project in part because tourists need more attractions.
UPDATED: Bahamians to gain 49% stake in Royal Caribbean PI project
The Government last night said it has approved Royal Caribbean’s $110m Paradise Island beach club project after negotiating greater Bahamian ownership and entrepreneurial participation in the development.
Flagraising ceremony held to mark start of Local Government Month
A FLAGRAISING ceremony was held at the National Insurance Building Complex on Monday as part of activities to celebrate Local Government Month.
RBDF apprehended 120 migrants, still searching for a dozen more
IMMIGRATION Minister Keith Bell confirmed yesterday that officers are searching for a group of Haitian migrants who drifted in waters off the remote coast of Andros after avoiding capture by local authorities.
Abaco MP: Govt finalising plans to deal with dump
THE government is “finalising plans” to address recent burning of debris at dump sites in Abaco, said North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish. Mr Cornish expressed concern about the ongoing issues posed by the burning of debris at the Spring City Debris Management Dump Site and the Great Abaco Sanitary Landfill.
‘WAR’ IN FNM IF MINNIS SILENCED: Ex-PM addresses event amid claims leadership of party tried to stop him
MEMBERS of the Free National Movement said “it will be war” if party officials continue to try to block former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis from speaking at constituency association meetings.
Ark encounter: Animal clinic for your pets
Since her early childhood, Dr Italia Sands has enjoyed nurturing animals. She also owned several pets while in elementary and secondary school.
PETER YOUNG: New Northern Ireland deal has broader implications
TWO weeks ago in this column, I wrote about Britain and the European Union being on the brink of a fresh agreement to replace the existing Northern Ireland Protocol covering the province’s trading arrangements post-Brexit.
FACE TO FACE – Lonise Carey: Bahamian woman making international history
CELEBRATING a Bahamian woman who is making international history, who is a leader in her industry, and who is giving back to the community is most fitting as we gear up to commemorate International Women’s Day. On the eve of this momentous day, we celebrate Lonise Carey.
Decisions on gender neutral language ‘have no bearing on us’ says bishop
WHILE the Church of England is continuing discussions on the subject of gender neutrality, Bishop Laish Boyd said whatever decision is made will have no bearing on the Anglican Diocese of The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands.
January tourists beat 2019 arrivals by 33%
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday said January 2023’s tourism arrivals were some 210,000 ahead of comparatives from 2019’s “banner year” as The Bahamas bids to “meet or exceed” 20 percent growth targets.
January visitor numbers up 166 percent over last year’s figures
NEARLY one million visitors arrived in The Bahamas in January, representing a 166 percent increase when compared to the same period last year, Tourism Minister Chester Cooper revealed in the House of Assembly yesterday.
Laroda again puts case for action on NIB funds
MYLES Laroda, state minister with responsibility for the National Insurance Board, yesterday continued to advocate for increased contributions for the agency’s fund to avoid an $98m loss this year.
‘Parliament was misled by Davis’
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard yesterday accused Prime Minister Phillip Davis of misleading Parliament last week when he said the Minnis administration hired an unlicensed company to collect immigration-related fees on behalf of the government.
Motorcycle police
If you drive around the island of New Providence, you will note that there is a very high percentage of right-hand Japanese vehicles on our roads. However, most of us know that the speedometer is in kmh (kilometer per hour) and not mph (miles per hour). How many of us know that 1kmh is equal to 0.62mph.
Region facing silent debt crisis
THE Caribbean Policy Development Center (CPDC) says a silent debt crisis threatens the way of life of people in the Caribbean.
Gov’t gives $115m tax relief in fiscal first half
The Government granted almost $115m of Excise tax and Customs duty relief during the first half of the 2022-2023 fiscal year, the mid-year Budget documents have revealed.