Construction ‘into the meat’: New permit value near-triples
The Bahamian construction industry is “just getting into the meat of what it can do” after the value of new building permits issued during the 2024 first quarter near-tripled year-over-year.
Gov’ts $102m deficit swing shrugs off VAT undershoot
The Government says it has broken the long-standing trend of May Budget deficits with a $101.7m positive swing that generated a near-$26m monthly surplus for the recently-closed 2023-2024 fiscal year.
Bank eyes solar after $6.5m expense jump
Commonwealth Bank is eyeing investments in solar energy “to help control” electricity costs after its general and administrative (G&A) expenses jumped more than $6.5m for the 2024 half-year.
Faith faltering as promises not met
VOTE for me, vote for my party, goes up the cry at election time, and then come the promises.
‘Crippling’ for economy if Abaco ports not resolved
A Cabinet minister has acknowledged growing concerns over the fate of Abaco’s two commercial shipping ports amid fears this could be “crippling” for the island’s economy if unresolved.
Five dead in traffic accidents on weekend
FIVE men are dead following a spate of separate traffic accidents over the weekend — with the latest occurring early this morning.
Communities still struggling five years later
FIVE years after Hurricane Dorian devastated Abaco and Grand Bahama, many communities are still struggling to recover, though some have seen significant progress.
Flooding and frustration for Pinewood residents
TORRENTIAL rains over the weekend left residents of Pinewood Gardens frustrated and calling for a proper drainage system.
Abaco shelter roof collapses
THE trusses on a hurricane shelter being built in Abaco collapsed over the weekend as the island marked the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Dorian’s passage.
GAIN AN EDGE: It all adds up for Kristina
For 50 years, University of The Bahamas (UB) has been a catalyst for change, shaping industries, communities, and lives.
Climate change and consumerism
A worsening illness of the modern world is the epidemic of mass consumerism.
A tribute to ‘Mama’ June Stevenson
It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of my beloved grandmother, June Ellen Stevenson (née Maplethorpe), affectionately called Mama June.
Tributes paid to ‘Sonny’ Ramphal
CARIBBEAN statesman Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal died on Friday, prompting a flood of tributes.
Dawn Charlton earns pro card
AFTER having her fitness pro card rescinded because of a mistake by the judges about five years ago, ageless wonder brains and beauty Dawn Charlton could have easily packed her bags and left the sport.
ALIV partners with Bahamas Esports Federation, Atlantis Resort to host inaugural Crush Counter showdown
ALIV teamed up with the Bahamas Esports Federation (BESF) and Atlantis to host the inaugural Crush Counter Showdown on Saturday, August 24.
School violence ‘declines 17 percent’ after introduction of School Resource Officers
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Dr Chaswell Hanna said violent incidents in schools have declined by 17 percent since the introduction of a School Resource Officer (SRO) programme.
Teen thankful for his second chance after he made a ‘terrible decision’
SEVENTEEN year-old Luther Hart’s life changed dramatically in January 2023 when, in a moment of rage, he fired a shot with a high-powered rifle after being attacked on his way home.
Ten students receive a pardon at RBPF’s Second Chance Programme graduation
TEN students who were arrested for bringing knives to school have been pardoned after completing the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s Second Chance Programme.
Much frustration remains five years after Dorian
IF there is such a thing as poetic justice, the collapse of roof trusses on a hurricane shelter in Abaco on the fifth anniversary of the impact of Hurricane Dorian feels like the opposite – a cruel injustice and a further frustration for residents of that island.
