FRONT PORCH: Aspiration, enterprise and transcendence of black Bahamians
The late Roman Catholic Vicar General Monsignor Preston Moss grew up a stone’s throw away from the top of the hill East Street, not far from Mortimer Candy Kitchen.
Bahamas in the final stages of drafting Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Bill
STATE Minister of the Environment Zane Lightbourne said The Bahamas is in the final stages of drafting the Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety 2024 Bill.
Concerns over importation of cars condemned in other countries
STATE Minister for the Environment Zane Lightbourne is concerned that some vehicles entering The Bahamas have been condemned in other countries.
‘No secret’ Customs short staffed amid grievances
Customs’ top official yesterday said it is “no secret” that the agency is short-staffed amid officer concerns over promotions, replacements, delayed overtime payments and transportation fees.
Pathogens Unit commissioned at Rand Memorial Hospital
NEW modular units at the Rand Memorial Hospital were officially commissioned as the Specialty Pathogens Unit on Wednesday, addressing capacity demands for emergency healthcare at Grand Bahama Health Services.
‘Buddy’ optimistic about upcoming season
BAHAMIAN sharpshooter Chavano “Buddy” Hield had a busy summer which included a FIBA Olympic-qualifying run in Valencia, Spain, giving back to the youth at home and being signed to the Golden State Warriors roster.
Criticism ‘justifiable’ on bank service and fee transparency
A senior banker yesterday said the industry is open to “justifiable criticism” over customer service standards, transparency in fee-setting and the transition to a digital payments system.
BISX-listed fund targets second acquisition in ‘24
A BISX-listed fund yesterday revealed it is targeting a second real estate acquisition before year-end 2024 as it bids to close the multi-million purchase of a Bay Street property next week.
Eleuthera utilities woes hurting vacation rentals
Long-standing Eleuthera vacation rental customers are deserting the island over its utilities woes with power and water providers yesterday said to be competing to outdo each other over outages.
Brewery blames ‘tax crackdown’ for shortfall
Kalik’s manufacturer has blamed a near-2 percent revenue slump during the 2024 first half on a government tax crackdown that disrupted “normal purchases” by some of its largest customers.
‘$290m hospital won’t address healthcare issues’
FREE National Movement (FNM) chairman Dr Duane Sands said the Davis administration is wrong for creating the appearance that the proposed $290m hospital in New Providence will resolve the island’s healthcare issues, calling it an “ostentatious promise”.
Fire destroys storage building at Sapodilla Estates on West Bay St
A FIRE destroyed a storage building at Sapodilla Estates, the home of Sapodilla restaurant, yesterday.
Minnis demands IPO for BPL grid company
An ex-prime minister yesterday demanded the Government revamp its New Providence electricity grid reforms by allowing “average” Bahamian investors to directly participate via an initial public offering (IPO).
Pintard: GBPA fund claim is nonsense
AFTER Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis challenged Michael Pintard to confirm or deny whether he received financial contributions from the Grand Bahama Port Authority, Mr Pintard said both major political parties have received donations from the authority for decades.
ALICIA WALLACE: Stop normalising gender violence
Cases of gender-based violence against women continue to be in the news on a daily basis.
Effectively conveying a vision
THE late great and deeply lamented, Sir Lynden Oscar Pindling, the main Founding Father of this wonderful nation, was a master communicator.
Thoughts on relocating Goombay
JUST like out of a sandstorm, came the advertisements by the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism (MOT), in the media about them having to host the Bahamas Goombay Festival every Friday until August ends 2024.
Message for young black men
IN today’s world, it is more important than ever to remind our young black men of the immense value they hold within themselves and the greatness they can achieve in society.
TECH TALK: Fake online reviews a headache for small businesses
Online reviews and testimonials are a key way that small businesses can attract new customers and boost sales of products.
