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Journalism giant Ed Bethel dies aged 82
VETERAN journalist Eldred “Ed” Bethel died yesterday at the age of 82.
‘PM MUST EXPLAIN U-TURN OVER RCI’: Pintard wants PM to be ‘complete and frank’ on the sudden change
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard has called on Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis to give a full explanation for his about turn regarding the recent approval of Royal Caribbean International’s $110m beach club project on Paradise Island.
Govt spoke with fuel retailers on margins
THE government has agreed to “explore other avenues” with fuel retailers to help bring them some relief while not increasing the cost of gasoline at the pumps for consumers, the Office of the Prime Minister said yesterday.
‘One rate increase in 50 years is not sustainable’
MONEY owed by delinquent businesses will not save the National Insurance Board fund, Minister of State with responsibility for NIB Myles Laroda said yesterday, adding that many companies that are behind on contributions are small businesses.
Sampson Cay to get new $25m resort
DAYS after signing a heads of agreement for a resort development in the Exuma cays, the Davis administration yesterday sealed another deal for the island that will allow for the construction of a high-end, low-impact resort that is slated to be built on Big Sampson Cay.
BISX-listed fund targets storage drive to $100m
A BISX-listed fund is entering New Providence’s warehouse and storage space market to help drive ambitions of more than doubling in scale to some $100m in assets.
‘Last peaceful settlement’s’ fears over 163-unit project
Adelaide residents yesterday voiced fears that a proposed 163-unit multi-family residential project will “destroy the last peaceful settlement we have in New Providence” if approved by government regulators.
Ex-PM: Royal Caribbean’s PI deal ‘watering down’ GB
Dr Hubert Minnis says he will be “watching very closely” to see who gains the contract to ferry Royal Caribbean’s passengers to a Paradise Island project he would have approved only when the cruise line closed in Freeport.
‘Excessive traffic’ behind Saturday’s airline delays
A Bahamian aviation operator yesterday said “excessive traffic volume” was to blame for weekend delays at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) that resulted in some travellers missing flights or their connections.
Chamber chief queries vacation rental ‘policing’
Abaco’s Chamber of Commerce president has questioned how the Government will “police” the vacation rental industry given that enforcement is “not one of our strong suits”.
FNM leader excited for CARIFTA tournament
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard and Deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright made sure that the opposition party was fully on board supporting the youth of the nation for the Oaktree Medical Center’s 50th CARIFTA Games.
Davis gives address at church’s National General Convention
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis with several members of his Cabinet last night attended the 97th Biennial National General Convention of The Church of God of Prophecy.
Pandemic saw increase in gambling disorders, especially among women
THERE was an increase in gambling disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic with women being the most affected, according to a physician from the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre.
Few straw vendors fully support the re-opening of Bay Street Straw Market
THE Bay Street Straw Market opened on a full-time basis yesterday, however some vendors are strongly opposed to the move, likening it to “Friday the 13th”.
FNM Senator ‘deeply disturbed’ by recent rape and incest cases
FREE National Movement Senator Maxine Seymour said she is “deeply disturbed” by the recent arrest of a Royal Bahamas Defence Force officer for alleged sexual abuse of a minor, adding that all offenders must be punished “even if they wear uniforms”.
US donates generators and reverse osmosis systems to NEMA for shelters
THE United States government donated 28 generators that will be deployed to shelters in seven Family Islands and six reverse osmosis systems.
DRA internal investigations to be handed over to police
DISASTER Reconstruction Authority executive chairman Alex Storr said a number of internal investigations at the agency will soon be turned over to police for further action.
EDITORIAL: Cautious reaction to RCI proposal
THE issues surrounding the approval of the Royal Caribbean beach club deal for Paradise Island are not as simple as a yes or a no.
New jobs needed for a new world
The country’s social and economic progress has mainly been propelled thanks to the tourism and hospitality sector.
Off limits to Bahamians
I would like to add my voice to those of Joseph Darville, Claude B Hanna and Audry Oswell over the appalling decision by our Prime Minister to permit RCI to develop the western end of Paradise Island.
