‘Beware of vaping dangers’
JARED Saunders, once healthy and active, suffered severe health complications after vaping for two years—an experience he now describes as devastating.
Delays in flights after runway closure
THE closure of a major runway at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) is causing unusual delays in flight operations, according to Western Air, a leading Bahamian airline.
East Grand Bahama forest fire destroys utility poles and threatens properties
MANY residents were without power yesterday as a massive bush fire, fueled by strong winds on Monday, swept through parts of East Grand Bahama, destroying power poles and threatening properties in several subdivisions.
BNT condemns visitors seen harrassing endangered iguanas at beach in Exuma
THE Bahamas National Trust (BNT) condemned the actions of a group of visitor who were seen harassing critically endangered iguanas on Bitter Guana Cay, Exuma, after a video of the incident surfaced online.
LPIA’s ‘unusual delays’ as flights three times longer
Airlines yesterday warned travellers to brace for flights to take up to three times’ longer than normal due to “unusual delays” caused by ongoing runway repairs at The Bahamas’ major airport.
‘Opportunity for Freeport’ in fines from US ports
USING Freeport Container Port’s strategic location to receive cargo from global suppliers seeking to avoid any additional fees at US Ports would provide an opportunity to finally help the island reach its shipping potential, according to Dillon Knowles, Grand Bahama’s Chamber of Commerce president.
Treasure Cay developer names Caribbean chief
Treasure Cay’s purchaser has named Steve Griggs as development manager of its Caribbean division, which will oversee daily operations and its regional growth and expansion plans.
GBPA renews initiative to drive tech skills, careers
The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) has unveiled a paid remote internship initiative to build skills and careers for Bahamians in industries such as cyber security, artificial intelligence (AI) and data science.
Port unveils ‘cruisin’ green’ waste move
The Nassau Cruise Port (NCP) yesterday unveiled its ‘Cruisin’ Green’ sustainable waste management initiative as part of celebrating Global Recycling Day.
Urgent plea for blood donations in GB
HEALTH officials in Grand Bahama are urgently appealing for blood donations as Rand Memorial Hospital struggles to meet the rising demand for transfusions.
Health Ministry investigating claim a man died of food-borne illness from local restaurant
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness said it is investigating claims that a man died from a food-borne illness after eating at a local restaurant.
GB woman pleads for return of tens of thousands of dollars confiscated by police
A GRAND Bahama woman is pleading for the return of tens of thousands of dollars seized by police six months ago, insisting she provided proof of its origin and has hired an attorney to fight for its release.
Man acquitted of murder
A man was yesterday acquitted of murder and attempted murder in the trial of a fatal 2020 drive-by shooting on Hampton Street.
Three-months jail for assault of officer
A WOMAN was sentenced to three months in prison yesterday after admitting to kicking, biting, and throwing a chair at a police officer following a disturbance at a restaurant last weekend.
Two shooting incidents leave two men hospitalised Monday
POLICE are investigating two shooting incidents that occurred in New Providence on Monday, leaving two adult men injured and hospitalised.
Cruise port projects 59% revenue surge to $78m
Nassau Cruise Port is projecting 2025 revenues will increase by 59 percent to $78m, its top executive revealed yesterday, with passenger volumes now forecast to rise by a further 300,000 and hit 6.5m.
Mall at Marathon wants $358k from ex-Galleria chief’s estate
The Bahamas’ largest retail shopping mall is demanding $358,532 from the estate of the late Galleria Cinemas’ chief, and ex-deputy DNA leader, to settle an unpaid debt dating from before COVID-19 struck.
Minister wanting $290m hospital ‘to move faster’
A Cabinet minister says he would like New Providence’s proposed $290m hospital project “to move faster” although talks with the Chinese bank financing it are “moving in a favourable direction”.
Gov’t signs first utility-scale solar agreement for Nassau
The Government yesterday signed what is expected to be the first of several utility scale solar energy power purchase agreements (PPAs) for New Providence with Madeleine Solar Power.
