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Baha Mar teases Melia plan as volumes up 20%

Baha Mar’s president yesterday hailed an “extraordinary first quarter” and “record March”, with 2023 business volumes up 20 percent year-over-year, as he revealed plans to redevelop the still-closed Melia resort will be unveiled imminently.

Start-up targeting digital media push

A Bahamian start-up aims to transform the digital media sector by providing platforms that offer the greatest marketing potential for business clients.“We’re on the cusp of something big,” said Marc Hohnstein, co-owner of TAHM Management and Marketin

Alarm voiced over cruise industry's Nassau bypass

A Bahamian destination provider yesterday voiced alarm that the cruise ship industry may initially bypass Nassau in favour of its private islands once it makes its COVID-19 comeback.

Psychologist warns anxiety and stress a 'dangerous cocktail'

By TANYA SMITH-CARTWRIGHTtsmith-cartwright@tribunemedia.netA local psychologist said financial stress from an economic downturn compounded with anxiety and isolation from the COVID-19 lockdown is a “dangerous cocktail” affecting many Bahamians.Dr Way

Regulators reject Sebas on gaming ad restriction

Regulators have rejected arguments by Sebas Bastian's web shop and media empire that a 5am to 9pm bar on gaming advertising is "discriminatory, arbitrary and capricious". The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA), in an announcement

DIANE PHILLIPS: Strange as a 3-dollar bill, but it’s real and I get it

I HAVE a $3 bill. It’s Bahamian. I can’t remember where or when I got it, but I always believed there was something special about it so I tucked it away in a small basket with other odds and ends in my daughter’s room right next to a US $2 bill which I also cannot recall where or when I got it.

Fidelity funds enjoy$7m new asset boost

RoyalFidelity’s domestic mutual fund family attracted almost $7 million in new assets during the 2013 first quarter, amid concern that Bahamian investor returns could be hit by a lack of new fixed income investment opportunities.

BREA chief 'on Cloud Nine' over pre-approval

The Bahamas Real Estate Association’s (BREA) president yesterday described his members as being “on Cloud Nine”, after the Government unveiled a process to ‘pre-approve’ first-time home buyers for the Stamp Duty exemption.

‘Merit’ to Baha Mar liquidator changes

A well-known accountant has backed the withdrawal of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as Baha Mar’s potential provisional liquidators, given that this nation’s handling of the $3.5 billion dispute must be perceived as beyond reproach.

FACE TO FACE: The Lindroth family; Bahamian at heart

HE was just 14 months old when he first set foot on Bahamian soil. Walking with the pitter patter that toddlers do, Magnus Lindroth wiggled his toes in the sand and got his feet wet on what is now called Paradise Island. Here, his views of the world would be shaped as he basked in island life.

INSIGHT: One year on

A YEAR after Hurricane Dorian made landfall in Grand Bahama, the island is still declared as a disaster zone with many residents and businesses picking up the pieces.

Budget's 'gut punch' for 50% Polymers expansion

A top manufacturer’s plans to expand plant capacity by 50 per cent have been sent back to the drawing board by the Budget, delaying a project that promises to create up to 50 permanent Bahamian jobs.

LIVE UPDATES: HURRICANE MATTHEW - St Andrew's school to open Wednesday, QC on Monday

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Crime fears collapse $18m PI home sale

An $18m home sale in Paradise Island’s Ocean Club Estates collapsed yesterday after the buyer was spooked by The Bahamas’ crime woes, with a realtor warning: “We’re going to pay for that.”

YOUR SAY: Tackling illegal immigration

In March, 1951 I joined the Royal Bahamas Police Force where I served 30 years and continued my service as a police reserve. I am still connected to the force and will be eternally grateful for the education and other benefits derived.

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.

Regulator ‘freezes’ FTX and sends in liquidator

Regulators yesterday moved to protect clients of The Bahamas’ flagship crypto currency investor by “freezing” its assets, and seizing control of the company, amid reports it acquired $74m in local real estate this year alone.

Hurricane Joaquin updates: "there might be fatalities" on Long Island says Police Commissioner, PM pledges "no resources will be spared"

Here is a guide to how you can help some the community relief efforts launched around The Bahamas to assist those who have been affected by Hurricane Joaquin, along with where you can drop off donations and how you can help through volunteering or financial donations.

ACCORDING TO ME: 50 unanswered questions

SINCE the start of the current administration’s term in office, a preponderance of unanswered questions continues to mount...

POLITICOLE: Welcome to the land of Fake Gucci and armed robbery

TOURISM Minister Wilchcombe says we will increase airlift, increase marketing, increase advertising, increase stopover visitors, increase US tourist offices, but I’m not hearing him say anything about increasing the tourism product itself by way of diversification of the product, or by improving or helping to improve the country, the people, or the people’s accessible culture – in other words, the tourism product.

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