‘Dumping BPL hedging deal may cost $200m’
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard said the Davis administration must explain the status of Bahamas Power and Light’s hedging programme, saying the government’s tinkering with that contract could leave Bahamians facing higher electricity costs.
Tourists’ five-day test to be scrapped
THE requirement for an antigen test five days after arriving in The Bahamas is about to end.
Shadow over Olympians’ homes
RAMON Miller and Eldece Clarke-Lewis, Bahamian Olympic gold medalists, beamed with happiness yesterday as the government signed a $1.2m contract for the installation of infrastructure and development of Olympia Heights.
Jonquel Jones leaves Russia
The Russian-Ukranian conflict has affected Bahamian sport as Jonquel Jones left Russia yesterday.
ART OF GRAPHIX: The qualities needed to unlock entrepreneurship
Why entrepreneurship? While the journey to entrepreneurship is likely to be filled with sacrifices, obstacles and challenges, the reward for the same is far greater. With the right amount of knowledge and guidance, it is indeed possible for anyone to venture out into the world of entrepreneurship.
Gov’t to invest $1.2m in righting athlete wrong
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the Government will invest $1.2m in installing infrastructure to the homes of ten Bahamian Olympic gold medallists.
Auditor General discloses ongoing co-operation woe
The Auditor General (AG) says the willingness of government ministries, departments and agencies to provide his staff with access to their files is still “not where we want it to be”.
Cruise port handles ‘record’ six vessels
The Nassau Cruise Port yesterday handled a “record-breaking” six cruise ships that brought some 10,000 passengers to downtown Nassau and other New Providence-based attractions.
Tourism moves on GB airfares
Tourism officials have already reached out to American Airlines over the relatively high airfares that are making Grand Bahama uncompetitive, Tribune Business was told yesterday.
Law reforms to aid trading standards
Two key laws will be upgraded to enable The Bahamas to meet the standards set by rules-based trading regimes and agreements, it was revealed yesterday.
The peak of utter madness
Dear Prime Minister Davis and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Community service for stealing jumper cable
A 25-year-old man who claimed he stole a jumper cable from a man’s vehicle because he was drunk was yesterday ordered to complete 200 hours of community service.
Top financial officer claims employee admitted stealing cash from company
A TOP financial officer at a local insurance company yesterday recounted how a former employee admitted to stealing thousands of dollars from the company after officials found several compromised deposit bags in her desk.
Bahamians set school records at NEC swim and dive
BAHAMIAN student athletes figured prominently in Howard University’s record-setting performances at the Northeast Conference Swimming and Diving Championships.
Baseball prospect Laheim Bell gets off to hot start
ALREADY an early signee for the Jackson State baseball programme next spring, Laheim Bell has set the tone for a dominant senior season at Vero Beach High School.
Bahamas Basketball Federation to enter partnership with Hennessy Bahamas
THE Bahamas Basketball Federation will enter a partnership with Hennessy Bahamas and Commonwealth Brewery Limited (CBL).
ALICIA WALLACE: Ask the difficult questions today for the caregiving we’ll need to provide tomorrow
EARLIER this week, a video of an elderly woman being abused by a supposed caregiver made the rounds and drew commentary from shocked and disgusted members of the public.
Sanadia a pioneer in her profession
BAHAMIAN Sanadia Smith has broken the barrier at Bahama Rock as the first female certified heavy equipment operator at the rock mining plant in Freeport.
Warning over coral plague
BAHAMIANS must “sound the alarm” and the government must take swift action to address stony coral tissue loss disease, a fast-spreading bacteria that is ravaging coral reefs throughout the country, says Waterkeepers Bahamas President Joseph Darville.
