Win tickets to Eddie Minnis
CELEBRATED musician Eddie Minnis is set to perform some of his greatest hits this weekend - and a few that are lesser known at a special concert at the Nassau Cruise Port amphitheater this weekend.
Remebering Dario
Classmates of Dario Rahming unveiled a bench dedicated to him at Queen’s College on Saturday.
Skills gap in the workforce
THE Bahamas, known for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is grappling with a pressing issue that could hinder its future prosperity: a widening skills gap in the workforce.
Series of arrests by police
POLICE made a series of arrests on Friday in connection with human smuggling, illegal firearm possession, and the discovery of undocumented immigrants in a busy day of law enforcement activity.
Blue Lagoon worker fired over Whatsapp conversation
A FORMER Blue Lagoon employee of 21 years was fired for a conversation she had on WhatsApp with a subordinate after the dialogue was displayed on the company’s computer system and discovered by a manager.
Celebrating cultural cornerstones
WE hope that both will forgive the term but two great Bahamian institutions are being celebrated – one with a birthday bash over the weekend just passed and the other with a major concert next weekend.
Consider long term on taxes
I trust this letter finds you well. I am writing in response to the comments you made during the Opening Contribution to the Mid-Year Budget Debate 2023/2024 in the House of Assembly, where you addressed the pressing issue of tax reforms and the impact of our current tax structure on lower-income individuals.
Man found shot dead on roof of unfinished home
A MAN became the country’s 89th murder victim on Saturday after police found him unresponsive with a gunshot wound on the roof of an unfinished home around 7am.
Doctors Hospital unveils loyalty program at Abaco Business Outlook
DOCTORS Hospital unveiled its new Loyalty Advantage Membership Program (LAMP) at the 20th Annual Abaco Business Outlook, targeting persistent challenges surrounding access to affordable healthcare.
Police to contact Taylor Casey's family
Three months after her mysterious disappearance, police yesterday said they plan to contact the family of missing American woman Taylor Casey soon about their investigation.
PM Davis calls out climate funding gaps and announces The Bahamas' bid for 2032 Security Council at UN
PRIME Minister Philip "Brave" Davis delivered a speech at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, highlighting the urgent need for climate action and announcing The Bahamas' candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2032-2033 term.
Defense seeks reduced sentence for man convicted of unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl
THE attorney of a 27-year-old man convicted of having unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl argued for his client to receive a two-year imprisonment sentence.
FRONT PORCH: Loss of memory, hope and meaning
The loss of memory often dissolves into a loss of hope. It is similar to something precious flushed down a drain, difficult to recover and sometimes lost forever.
‘Nervous’ insurers awaiting Helene’s Bahamas impact
Bahamian insurers were yesterday nervously watching Hurricane Helene’s progress amid fears it could negatively impact supply and property coverage premium prices for this nation’s consumers.
APD not giving up over Marsh Harbour port bid
The Nassau Container Port’s operator yesterday said it has not given up on winning the bid to overhaul Marsh Harbour’s commercial shipping port despite assertions that all contenders had backed out.
Vets regulatory regime to curb unlicensed operators
Bahamian vets yesterday voiced optimism that the industry’s new proposed regulatory regime will curb unlicensed operators from performing illegal procedures unchecked on animals.
‘Exact coincidence’ Baha Mar’s $54m matched Colonial’s price
Baha Mar’s original developer is blasting its contractor’s assertion that it was an “exact coincidence” the $54m sought to “accelerate” the resort’s completion matched what it needed to buy the British Colonial.
UB students say ChatGPT improved their performance - admit that some use it to cheat
UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas students say ChatGPT has improved their academic performance but admitted that some have used it to cheat.
Mother who died in fiery car cash found to have contributed to the accident that claimed her life
A MOTHER of five who died in a fiery car crash on the Grand Bahama Highway in January 2011 was found to have contributed to the accident that claimed her life, affecting the amount of damages those connected to her death had to pay.
‘People commiting crimes against elderly should see stiffer penalties’
ACTING Director of Social Services Charlamae Fernander said people who commit crimes against the elderly and other vulnerable groups should face stiffer penalties than others.
