Bahamas

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

A report by Bloomberg places the Bahamas in the top ten of the most distressed emerging markets

While condemning it as an "indefensible misuse of public funds", former Foreign Affairs Minister Darren Henfield denied any knowledge that under the Minnis administration more than $500.000 was spent on furnishing a Bahamian ambassador's flat in Europe

Highlighting the new benefits and opportunities of the 2022/2023 budget, PM and Finance Minister Davis said one of the most pressing critical national needs is to improve the level of individual and national health care

The Biden administration is confident in the Bahamas' commitment to regulating the emerging multi-billion dollar cryptocurrency industry, according to US Assistant Secretary of State Brian Nichols during an official visit

The Carnival Cruise Line brand, in collaboration with the Grand Bahama Port Authority and the government of The Bahamas, celebrated the start of work on a new cruise port on the island

A recognised leader in the sports industry, Lea Miller-Tooley, has been named executive director of the Bahamas Bowl, the longest-running international bowl game in college football history, played annually in Nassau

The Ministry of Health and Welfare is seeking to reduce the incidence of neurological diseases and fatal head and spinal injuries in all communities by equipping nurses with the necessary skills to make this possible through workshops and training

The PM joined leaders of the Department of Corrections as the prison service launched an empowerment seminar, reminding them that successful reintegration of prisoners was what mattered