The spirit of Junkanoo was upheld this year despite the parade cancellations made necessary by the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 40 diehard Junkanoos from all over The Bahamas grabbed their paste, crepe paper, tricks and embellishments and of course a KFC bucket, to create stunning headpieces for the KFC Nassau Junkanoo Buckets promotion.

Starting on December 9, 2020, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Preclearance operations at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) in Nassau will introduce Simplified Arrival.

Bahamians and visitors are one-step closer to experiencing the economic upturn and social vibrancy of the new Nassau Cruise Port (NCP). Construction has officially begun with the start of piling - dubbed ‘The Sound of the Future’- at Prince George Wharf. Nassau Cruise Port Ltd. Director of Projects and Facilities, Lionel Turnquest, ENKA Project Manager, Levent Ustaoglu, and Yeled Thompson of Nassau Cruise Port Ltd. note this phase as a major milestone and anticipate its completion by the second quarter of 2022...

Borrowers who are told to read the fine print before signing usually take it to mean hidden charges or burdensome terms. but for one group, the fine print is taking on a new meaning – getting something for nothing at a time when it’s more welcome than ever.  

That welcome ‘something for nothing’ is access to free marketing at no cost to the borrower who receives it as part of a loan package arranged or offered by Nassau-based Simplified Lending Ltd., a company that is transforming how borrowing for business is handled in The Bahamas...

Now more than ever, companies across the globe rely on technology to start, grow, and protect their businesses. In this new age of cyber warfare, securing sensitive company and client data has emerged as a top priority, no matter an organization’s size or scope of work. As a thought leader in the region, Cloud Carib has focused its efforts on providing first class protections to its client base. The goal, to increase cybersecurity awareness and improve The Bahamas’ standing in the global cybersecurity market...

Scotia Wealth Management has been recognized by Global Finance Magazine as the Best Private Bank in the Bahamas. The Global Finance Best Private Banks Awards for 2021 honour Private Banks that best serve the specialized needs of high-net-worth individuals as they seek to enhance, preserve and pass on their wealth.

“Scotia Wealth Management is proud to be recognized for its holistic, team-based approach to wealth management,” said Raquel Costa, Senior Vice President, International Wealth Management at Scotiabank. “Our team delivers comprehensive financial plans that are tailored to the unique circumstances...

RenalMed Associates Medical Centre, a top internal medicine and nephrology practice, located in Nassau, New Providence, announces the addition of doctors Mucomba Millar and Monique Pratt to its team.  Millar and Pratt join the RenalMed family following the passing of Judson F. Eneas, MD, Founder and Medical Director of RenalMed Associates Medical Centre, earlier this year.

Despite the great loss faced by the management and staff of RenalMed, compounded by the Covid-19 global pandemic, the team has expressed a renewed optimism with the arrival of doctors Millar and Pratt...

Local risk and compliance company Accord Services announces the launch of AccordReady©, The Bahamas’ first digital training solution designed to help financial professionals manage the threat of financial crimes, including anti-money laundering, terrorist financing, and fraud.

“Financial crime is a serious problem worldwide, with the estimated annual cost of money laundering and associated crimes between US$1.4 trillion to US$3.5 trillion,” stated Tyrone Neely, Accord Services President...

Scotiabank has announced changes to its network in an effort to realign its organizational structure with current revenues, as well as the significant shift in customer preferences.

Following a review of its Service Delivery network, the Bank has decided to consolidate operations on the islands of Abaco, Andros, Long Island, Paradise Island and Exuma into branches on New Providence. This consolidation will take place over the next four months and will result in the transfer of all customer accounts to branches located on New Providence..

Scotiabank Bahamas has announced that its Thompson Blvd Branch will be closed to the public for the next two weeks. Early Thursday (October 15), the Bank was informed that a staff member attached to the branch tested positive for COVID-19, this being less than 24 hours after it closed its Carmichael Road branch for a similar reason.

“Like all of The Bahamas, our operations continue to be affected by the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis...

Scotiabank has advised that its Carmicheal Road branch will be temporarily closed to the public effective October 15, 2020, following the confirmation of a positive COVID-19 test among its team members. The tentative date for re-opening is Monday, October 26, 2020.

“Out of an abundance of caution, we have taken the decision to suspend operations at the branch while we provide the necessary support for our staff members,” said Roger Archer, Managing Director, Scotiabank Bahamas...

The Embassy of the United States in Nassau delivered $3.6 million dollars-worth of modular shelters, medical evacuation boats, and construction materials to The Ministry for Disaster Preparedness, Management, and Reconstruction just in time for peak hurricane season.

The United States Government has pledged $750,000 to help health facilities in The Bahamas detect, isolate, and prevent the spread of COVID-19.  The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the Bahamas Red Cross Society, in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), will administer the funds...

Scotiabank confirms that 3 of its branches in New Providence will be open to the public during August 19 – 21, 2020.

Due to the planned lockdown advised on August 18, 2020, Scotiabank put mechanisms in place for branches to remain closed until August 24, 2020. Consequently, these branches will only be able to facilitate customer service inquiries and offer assistance with using electronic channels...

As the tourism sector prepares for its July 1 reopening, one popular attraction will remain closed as it attempts to stave off worsening financial conditions triggered when business ground to a halt due to COVID-19.

Inter-island commercial flights will resume at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) on Monday June 8th, 2020, in accordance with the Government of The Bahamas’ phased reopening of air traffic in the country.

The Economic Recovery Committee (ERC) announced the start of a seven-week period of public engagement to seek sector specific recommendations and input for the ten key sectors that fall under its mandate.

Executives of The Bahamas Press Club 2014 are disturbed by the treatment of the local media in exercising their rights – Freedom of the Press - particularly in light of recent events surrounding the COVID-19 Curfew.

“This is not right and infringes on Democracy which our country – at large has enjoyed for many years,” says Press Club President Anthony Capron...

The Nassau Airport Development Company Ltd. wishes to advise the general public that Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) is open and fully operational. The airport is not closing in the foreseeable future.  We are continuing to monitor the global spread of COVID-19 and are working closely with local health officials and our airport partners to ensure the safety and security of all LPIA users...

For now, Ardastra Gardens and Wildlife Conservation Centre will remain open as management continues to closely monitor the spread of Covid 19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, which can infect both animals and people, and could trigger a range of respiratory illnesses from the common cold to lung lesions and pneumonia.
 
Although much of its tourist traffic has fallen off, Ardastra has taken several precautionary measures to safeguard staff, its animals and the locals who visit the property daily...