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Rotary sets up satellite club in Cat Island
THE ROTARY Club of Nassau (RCN) has set up a satellite club on Cat Island.
Family’s questions as crash claims three
A FATAL car crash that killed three young men has highlighted the weak quality of emergency services in Long Island and other Family Island communities, with the mother of one of the young men saying the families are incensed at how authorities responded to the crash.
Seven more deaths added to COVID toll
SEVEN COVID-19 related deaths have been recorded so far this month, according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Health and Wellness yesterday.
Three dead after car hits house in Long Island
Three men are dead after a car collided with a house in Long Island on Friday night.
Tourism sees little impact from COVID downgrade
Hotel operators yesterday forecast that The Bahamas’ downgrade to “do not travel” status yet again by US health authorities will have little to no impact on travel demand.
Construction projects will open 500 jobs
DR Robert Robertson, president of the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute, revealed that some 500 certified Bahamians are needed this summer for significant construction projects in the Family Islands.
Police end search after report of downed plane
POLICE have suspended the search for a reported downed plane, according to press liaison officer, Superintendent Audley Peters.
Parties united in concern over Grand Bahama power rates
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard says an increase in electricity rates on Grand Bahama is inconsiderate and worrisome and would only hamper efforts to strengthen the island’s economy.
Cruise line’s shut down to have ‘minimal impact’
A senior tourism official yesterday the loss of Crystal Cruises will have “minimal impact” for The Bahamas after one of its ships was forced to anchor off Bimini to escape a US arrest warrant.
Two years in jail for firing gun and fleeing
A MAN was yesterday sentenced to two years in prison and fined $6,000 after he pleaded guilty to a firearm charge.
Bahamian entry changes ‘more alarming’ than CDC
Bahamian tourism operators yesterday shrugged off the latest downgrade by US health authorities, arguing that constant changes in this nation’s COVID protocols are “more alarming” to visitors.
Moxey leads way for free tests
GRAND Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey was the first to be tested during the launch of the free COVID-19 testing programme in Grand Bahama on Saturday.
Legal queries raised on property tax revaluation
A realtor is questioning whether the recent New Providence-wide real property tax revaluation violated Bahamian law because it used an overseas contractor to perform appraisals.
Sir William’s son hits back in $144k dispute
A son of the late Sir William Allen yesterday denied that his father owed a $144,000 debt to a local businessman, and argued that any obligation to repay hinges on a “deal” that has not yet closed.
Bahamian farm eyes 1.4m herbs in $60m joint venture
A Bahamian hydroponic producer and its US partner last night revealed they will invest $60m in developing a 71,000 square foot facility able to grow “300 times more food” than a traditional farm.
Parties united against GBPC rate rise
DESPITE regulatory approval for a rate increase in the cost of electricity in Grand Bahama, the government and the official opposition do not believe it is a good time as the island’s economy is still struggling to recover.
Emirates to explore tourism initiatives with Bahamas
EMIRATES has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Public Service of The Bahamas to explore joint initiatives to promote tourism to the island nation.
Airlines ‘pay price’ over COVID surge with 15-20% drop
Bahamian domestic airlines have “paid the price” for the recent Omicron-led COVID case surge with a 15-20 percent drop in passenger numbers, an industry executive has revealed.
Digital payments player sees off Sebas seizure
A Bahamian digital payments provider has successfully fought off a bid to seize control of its operations by fully repaying the debt owed to Sebas Bastian’s investment house.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Our love-hate relationship with Jeopardy
LIKE millions of others, my husband and I watch Jeopardy every night, well, just about every weekday night. I don’t know why we are addicted when we lose so consistently. It’s like asking to be punished and going back the next day and the next and the next after that for more punishment, hoping somehow after enough punishment, there will be a reward.
