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$1BN PLAN ‘BIGGER THAN BAKER’S BAY’: Former NFL star part of ten-hotel, 10,000-acre San Salvador scheme

A developer yesterday disclosed it is seeking to develop a “bigger and more exclusive” version of Baker’s Bay on 10,000 acres of San Salvador land through a $1bn investment over the next five years.

Officers who assaulted two Haitian migrants on paid leave pending investigation results

THE immigration officers who attacked two Haitian men in a barber shop last month are on paid administrative leave. Immigration Minister Keith Bell said yesterday the investigation into their matter is ongoing and will take “as long as necessary” to ensure the right outcome.

DPM pledges complete tourism bill consultation

THE DEPUTY Prime Minister yesterday pledged there will be full consultation over the Tourism Development Corporation (TDC) Bill after it was withdrawn from House of Assembly debate following an outcry by the private sector.

Gardiner pleased with his comeback

BACK in action after sitting out the past season with an injury, World and Olympic champion Steven Gardiner said he’s excited about his progress and looking forward to getting back on top of the men’s standings in the 400 metres.

Tourism Bill withdrawn on consultation worry

Multiple tourism industry stakeholders yesterday said they had not seen or been consulted on draft legislation that was pulled from House of Assembly debate amid fears it would spark a fall in vacation rental room inventory.

Manpower concerns over Exuma investment surge

LABOUR shortages, and the tendency of major developers to rely on foreign contractors, has left Exuma businesses pessimistic over how much they will benefit from multi-million foreign direct investment targeted at the island.

SBF’s trading arm gave Pointe owner $3.4m ‘gift’

The China Construction America (CCA) owned entity that developed The Pointe in downtown Nassau purportedly received $3.362m in “gifts or charitable contributions” from Sam Bankman-Fried’s private trading arm.

Clubs and Societies: 17th March, 2023.

Abaco Strong Abaco Strong holds its next Abaco Farmers Market at Treasure Cay Park tomorrow from 9am-2pm.

Bahamas Kidney Association to host fun run/walk this Saturday

THE Bahamas Kidney Association (BKA) will host a fun run/walk tomorrow (March 18) at 6:30am on Goodman’s Bay.

Atlantis, cruise port: ‘Room’ for PI lighthouse restoration

Atlantis and the Nassau Cruise Port both say there is “room” for a restored Paradise Island lighthouse to provide an “iconic” visitor experience and boost New Providence’s status as a tourism destination.

Coleby-Davis: Navigational lighting and buoys project to start soon

TRANSPORT and Housing Minister Jobeth Coleby-Davis told boaters that a major project will soon commence for the installation of navigational lighting and buoys throughout the country.

BASRA appeals for duty exemption on boating safety equipment

AFTER seeing so many lives needlessly lost at sea, a Grand Bahama BASRA official is calling on government to allow for safety equipment to be imported duty free for Bahamian boaters.

More sponsors ‘jump on CARIFTA bandwagon’

THE Local Organising Committee for the Oaktree Medical Center’s 50th CARIFTA Games welcomed a few more partners to ensure the ninth hosting of the biggest regional junior track and field competition turns out to be a tremendous success.

Jack Hayward and Tabernacle Baptist emerge as junior, senior GBSSA track and field champions

THE Jack Hayward Wildcats and the Tabernacle Baptist Falcons emerged as the junior and senior high winners of the Grand Bahama Secondary Schools Athletic Association’s 2023 Fidelity Bank Track and Field Championships.

PI project concern over ‘compelling opportunity’

A senior Atlantis executive yesterday warned that concerns over Royal Caribbean’s Paradise Island project could harm downtown Nassau’s revival and “the most compelling real estate opportunity in The Bahamas” if not resolved.

ATLANTIS: DEAL WITH CONCERNS HEAD ON – RCI urged to address environment worries for $100m beach club

A senior Atlantis executive yesterday urged Royal Caribbean to tackle “head on” the concerns raised over its $100m Paradise Island beach club by providing “a more robust” Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

Sampson Cay to get new $25m resort

DAYS after signing a heads of agreement for a resort development in the Exuma cays, the Davis administration yesterday sealed another deal for the island that will allow for the construction of a high-end, low-impact resort that is slated to be built on Big Sampson Cay.

Hotels strike ‘glass ceiling’ on 15-20% room shortage

The Bahamas may be unable to fully meet tourism demand for 12-18 months due to a room shortage caused by up to 15-20 percent of available inventory being taken offline, a senior hotelier has revealed.

Athletes on track overseas

THE National Collegiate Athletic Association’s 2023 Indoor Track and Field Championship in Albuquerque, Minnesota over the weekend turned out to be a specular show for Grand Bahamian sprinter Terrance Jones and versatile Charisma Taylor from New Providence.

BAARK! for 10th Annual Powerade Potcakeman Triathlon

BAARK! - Bahamas Alliance for Animal Rights and Kindness - completed its 10th Annual Powerade Potcakeman Triathlon on March 5 and it was a resounding success.

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