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Beyoncé, Jay-Z 'eye private Bahamas island'
POP superstar Beyoncé Knowles could be getting her own island in the Bahamas.
Downpour forces airport closure
THE torrential downpour that plagued several islands for most of the day yesterday forced the closure of the Lynden Pindling International Airport for several minutes.
Lords of the Deep fishing event
THIS year’s Lords of the Deep deep-drop fishing tournament was once again a huge success.
Pair charged over drugs find
BY DENISE MAYCOCK
Bank wants Gov't to underwrite Out Island expansion
A BISX-listed bank yesterday said it was effectively looking for its majority Government shareholder to underwrite its branch expansion to Bimini and Abaco, and expects to have a presence in the former “within six months”.
Countdown to the IAAF World Relays
In less than 100 days, the new Thomas A Robinson National Stadium will play host to more than 40 countries, including the Usain Bolt-led Jamaica and a full fledged United States, in the initial International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) World Relays Bahamas 2014.
Alande wins Laser 4.7 Class in regatta
HARSH weather conditions made this year’s Optimist/Jr Laser Winter Championship Regatta hosted by the Nassau Yacht Club a challenging event all around.
Man not guilty of sex attack on girl, 12
FREEPORT – A 25-year-old Abaco man was acquitted in the Supreme Court on Thursday of two counts of unlawful sexual intercourse with a 12-year-old girl.
Memorable moments in history
INDEPENDENCE Day, a music and cultural display and a junkanoo parade called ‘A Nation is Born,’ are featured in part two of our 40 memorable independence moments marking the 40th Anniversary of Independence.
Councillor speaks out as Hope Town cash cut
THE chief councillor of Hope Town criticised the government after the Abaco community’s budget suffered a large cut in funding.
'Bahamas half' in November good warm-up for Marathon Bahamas
DISTANCE runners will have another opportunity to display their skills when the Bahamas Roadmasters Running Club, in conjunction with Wildside Online Inc., hosts the inaugural “Bahamas Half” marathon, two months before the start of the prestigious Marathon Bahamas 2014 in January.
Modern technology, hallmark of new critical care block
NEW MEDICAL technology that will outfit the multimillion dollar critical care block at the Princess Margaret Hospital is expected to make healthcare easier and less expensive for Bahamians.
Halloween things to . . . BOO!
THE time is here again, for the ghost; goblins, angels, avatars and superheroes to come out of hiding. Whether they will be flying into the downtown area to “Via Cafe” or crawling over Paradise Island to “Aura Nightclub,” the talk on the town is that they are all finding something to do. For those undecided costume fanatics, here are a few Halloween scene ideas for you to keep in mind and check out.
Humane Society draw delayed by illness
DUE to the illness of her husband, Bahamas Humane Society President Kim Aranha has announced that Sunday, April 21, will be the new date for the raffle draw for the society’s travel bonanza. The draw will be held at 4pm at Animal Fun Day in the Botanical Gardens.
Events to mark 40 years
ARTS and crafts, food, wine and Bahamian music feature in a two-day festival to mark the 40th Anniversary of Independence.
Former tropical storm to bring showers and thunderstorms
FORMER Tropical Storm Dorian will continue to track across the Bahamas through Friday, in a southeast to northwest fashion, accompanied by numerous showers and thunderstorms.
AML fears for New Year after 'awful' September
AML Foods has serious “concerns” for its early 2014 performance, following a September that its chief executive described as “easily our worst month” since he took the post six-seven years ago.
Sports in brief
Dr Jennifer Davis, DC, a sports and spine rehab specialist in Rockville, Maryland, has been selected for inclusion in the forthcming 2014-15 edition of the Trademark Who’s Who.
$3.5m Bahamian hotel to become Schooner 'magnet'
An all-Bahamian investor team believes its $3.5 million boutique hotel will become a “magnet” at the heart of Schooner Bay, creating 20 jobs and a total $3 million economic impact for South Abaco.
'Duty breach' on Orchid Bay deal
Beachfront land at Abaco’s Orchid Bay development was sold at more than seven times’ below market value to clear a lien, its former receiver describing the deal as a “breach of duty” as he bids to be reinstated.
