Munroe: No concern over gun trafficking after Trump’s victory
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe dismissed concerns about gun trafficking into The Bahamas following Donald Trump’s re-election as US President last week.
Six Senses project to create 400 construction, 200 full-time posts
The developers behind Grand Bahama’s Six Senses resort project say the $250m development will “imminently” create 400 construction jobs and a further 200 permanent posts when it opens in late 2026.
Retailers, couriers fear ‘a dry Christmas’ on Amazon move
Bahamian retailers and courier companies have voiced fears that “this is going to be a dry Christmas” after Amazon confirmed it is now offering free shipping to The Bahamas on purchases of select items over $49.
Consumer watchdog in new food store checks
The consumer watchdog’s chairman says he has “absolutely” seen an improvement relating to expired product on food store shelves as inspectors conducted follow-up visits to several Nassau outlets yesterday.
Contractors ‘on same page’ over consumer protection
The Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) was yesterday said to be “on the same page” as the Consumer Protection Commission as both work together to resolve consumer complaints.
West GB ferry proponent quiet over ‘curious’ DPM’
The company behind a proposed ferry service between Grand Bahama’s West End and West Pam Beach declined to respond yesterday after the Deputy Prime Minister said he knew nothing about the venture.
BPL’s new chair now targets 95-98% performance scores
Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) newly-appointed chairman yesterday said she is targeting network reliability and performance metrics.
Baby girl's death investigated
A BABY girl's death is being investigated by police.
19-year-old remanded on sexual assault charge involving tourist
Jabez McDonald, 19, of Fire Trail Road was remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS) following an accusation of sexual assault involving a 20-year-old female tourist.
Pintard criticizes PM’s 'out of touch' cost of living remarks
OPPOSITION Leader Michael Pintard criticized Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis for being “out of touch” with the economic struggles of everyday Bahamians, following Davis' suggestion that adjusting lifestyle choices could help ease the cost-of-living burden.
Students bridge gap in school exchange programme
KYRIE Campbell, a grade six student at Queen's College, said he met “respectable” and “mannerly” students at Uriah McPhee Primary School through an exchange programme aimed at fostering interaction and learning between the schools.
Munroe stresses urgent need for conflict resolution training
National Security Minister Wayne Munroe has expressed concern over the lack of conflict resolution skills, noting a trend in domestic disputes across the country.
Freeport electricity battle is ‘difference of opinion’
A senior official with the Attorney General’s Office yesterday branded the legal dispute over who has regulatory authority for the energy sector in Freeport as a “difference of opinion”.
Bahamian business must rise to Amazon challenge
Many do not realise that the retail landscape in The Bahamas is on the verge of a seismic shift.
FOCOL in energy reform talks with US Gov’t bank
FOCOL Holdings is in negotiations with a US government-owned institution to finance its “nine-figure” investment in transforming New Providence’s baseload energy generation, its chairman revealed yesterday.
Atlantis, Baha Mar target $8m energy saving by ‘25
Atlantis and Baha Mar are expecting to enjoy a combined $8m in annual energy cost savings by next year amid industry calls yesterday for a further 43 percent slash in electricity rates.
LPIA hit by 900% hike from Water & Sewerage
THE Bahamas’ main airport gateway suffered a 900 percent increase in its Water & Sewerage bills during its 2022-2023 financial term as total utility costs surged by $1.5m year-over-year.
PM expects no change in climate change progress with Trump in office
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said he does not believe his efforts to get developed countries to tackle climate change substantially will be derailed following Donald Trump’s victory in the United States presidential election this week, despite Mr Trump’s critical views about climate science.
Inappropriate to speak on Pratt’s status, says Sears
IMMIGRATION Minister Alfred Sears would not specify yesterday when Immigration Director William Pratt will be replaced, saying it would be inappropriate for him to discuss specific personnel matters.
