Bahamas

Central Bank of The Bahamas and the government are working on the introduction of a savings bond scheme aimed at retail depositors to encourage them to invest more in the government's medium- and long-term domestic bonds

According to a study just released by the University of The Bahamas, 30% of Bahamian women are victims of rape during a long-term relationship

The Bahamas will send Royal Bahamas Defence Force officers to Haiti, if called upon to do so, based on CARICOM's decision - said National Security Minister Wayne Munroe

Tourism stakeholders warned that the country’s tourism industry and the wider society are being threatened by escalating violent crime and they called for a collective effort in tackling the issue

The Small Business Development Centre is collaborating with the Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Affairs for a Sustainable Food Grant which will provide up to $50.000 to start-ups and businesses active in farming and fishing

One of the Government's top priorities is rebuilding communities devastated by Hurricane Dorian and assisting those affected by the storm, with a target of providing 300 homes by next year

A Bahamas-based cloud service provider said Caribbean regulators need to focus on reducing Internet bandwidth costs across the region

Stakeholders called the contract signed between the Government, through the Public Hospitals Authority, and the Bahamas Nurses' Union, a very significant and transformative contract that focuses on the retention and adequate remuneration of nurses

The Central Bank of The Bahamas said it is relaxing guidelines for domestic banks and credit unions on the qualification criteria for providing credit to the private sector

A member of the committee created to sell the Grand Lucayan Hotel suggested the sale has still not been finalized because the buyer requires substantial commitments from the gov on the development of the Grand Bahama International Airport

There is widespread concern for the impact on marine and shore life after last week’s leak of 35.000 gallons of diesel in Exuma

Labour Minister Keith Bell has called on protesting employees of the Bahamas Airport Authority to return to work because their strike actions are "illegal"

Prime Minister Philip Davis made known to the Caribbean Community Heads of Government that more than US$40 billion is needed to strengthen the region's defences against climate change and natural disasters