Carnival port project to bring 500 construction jobs
THE Carnival Grand Port Project is targeted for groundbreaking in May with the potential to create 500 new construction jobs for Bahamians in Grand Bahama.
Meeting to discuss Freeport issues said to be ‘fruitful and productive’
BUSINESSMAN Darren Cooper, who organised a recent march in Freeport, said a four-hour meeting this week with Grand Bahama Port Authority executives was “fruitful and productive”.
Georgian migrants rescued from sea
A GROUP of seven migrants from the Eastern European nation of Georgia were rescued from an overturned vessel at sea and taken to Grand Bahama yesterday.
No ‘willful wrongdoing’ says Cartwright
SHANENDON Cartwright has said that as former chairman of the Bahamas Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority, he took directives “from higher authorities” while denying that he ever took part in any willful wrongdoing.
Bahamas to foot the bill for Royal couple’s visit
TAXPAYERS will pay fully for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s visit to The Bahamas next week, an official said yesterday.
COVID cases reduced - but vaccination rate still low
DESPITE a COVID-19 positivity rate of two percent signalling the country is headed in the right direction, caution cannot be thrown to the wind, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday.
$14M SPENT ‘WITHOUT DUE DILIGENCE’ AT DRA: Laroda claim adds to allegations about Minnis administration
THE Disaster Reconstruction Authority spent $14m “without due diligence” under the Minnis administration for debris management, a government official said.
Nine more COVID deaths
NINE more COVID-19 deaths have been recorded, pushing the nation’s virus death toll to 786.
31-year-old accused of stabbing murder
A 31-YEAR-OLD man was remanded to prison yesterday on murder charges.
The trying times that face us all
Do you ever feel like the darkness is winning?
No sign of normal
Your Tourism Minister has cheerily declared that tourism will be back to normal very soon.
Man accused of molesting daughter
A 28-YEAR-OLD man accused of sexually molesting his six-year-old daughter was denied bail yesterday.
Men jailed for six weeks for vagrancy
TWO men were sentenced to six weeks behind bars yesterday for vagrancy.
Miller-Uibo, Moss and Strachan in action today
Team Bahamas is expected to begin competition today at the World Athletics’ World Indoor Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, with three of the five members in action.
CNF, ministry host Concussion Symposium
IN an effort to bring awareness to concussion education, Dr Myron Rolle and the Caribbean Neurosurgery Foundation (CNF) hosted a Concussion Symposium in conjunction with the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture (MYSC).
Fidelity-sponsored BAISS track & field meet ends today
DESPITE the lack of traditional rivalries and scoring systems, the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools returned to sports with its 32 Track and Field Meet, sponsored by Fidelity Bank and Trust.
Baha Mar announces exclusive partnership with PXG
BAHA Mar, the leading integrated resort destination in The Bahamas, is excited to announce an exclusive partnership between PXG, Parsons Xtreme Golf, and its celebrated golf course, Royal Blue.
Abaco youth baseball gets ‘home run’
TROY Feaste got exactly what he waited for since he established the Abaco Youth Baseball League in 2019, just before the pandemic. He got all hands on deck.
IAN FERGUSON: Proper budgeting key to business growth
The month of March usually signals the start of budget hearings and defences throughout the government sector. Proper justification for monies required, and how they will be spent, is crucial if a business is going to succeed and grow.
New distillery’s boss urges water, power improvement
A Grand Bahama businessman said yesterday water quality and electricity services need improving if the island is to attract further investment.
