FRONT PORCH: Businesses losing out as cruise passengers diverted
A mid-July story in this journal reported: “A cabinet minister yesterday signalled her opposition to Nassau Cruise Port’s plans to develop a $35m water park attraction as she urged it to ‘give it a rest’.
Man fined $5,000 for possession of more than two ounces of marijuana
A MAN was fined $5,000 after he was found with a significant amount of drugs earlier this week.
Times for Bahamian athletes participating in the 2024 Olympic Games
PARIS, France: Here's the schedule showing the times in The Bahamas that Bahamian athletes are participating in the 2024 Olympic Games through the weekend.
Potential Tropical Depression expected to impact The Bahamas this weekend
The Bahamas Department of Meteorology has issued a special weather statement advising residents to closely monitor the progress of a large tropical wave currently located near the Lesser Antilles that has a 60 percent chance of developing into a tropical depression by the weekend.
BPL plunges to negative -20% net profit margins
BAHAMAS Power & Light’s (BPL) financial crisis was yesterday further exposed by negative net profit margins of -20 percent and -24 percent for the past two financials years when it was unable to cover its debts.
AML Foods ‘expands ambitions’ to target $300m sales by 2030
AML Foods yesterday said it has “expanded our ambitions” to now target becoming a “$300m company by 2030” as its top executive asserted: “We are bullish on our industry.”
URCA: BPL must slash outage frequency 40%
BAHAMAS Power & Light (BPL) must reduce the frequency and length of power outages by 40 percent and 60 percent, respectively, to meet standards set by its regulator, it was revealed yesterday.
‘Tremendous concern’ on Silver’s Bimini airlift halt
TOURISM executives yesterday said it was “a tremendous concern” that Bimini’s major source of commercial airlift had suspended all flights until Friday due to the airport’s inoperable fire truck.
Labour body yet to see new minimum wage rise
THE body responsible for dealing with all labour-related matters in The Bahamas has not discussed any proposed minimum wage increase because it has not been reformed since July 1.
Act’s noble intent ‘taking us down the path to hell’
SAFEGUARDS to protect delinquent mortgage borrowers from losing their homes are poised for review with a senior banker warning they were “carrying us down the path to hell” despite the noble intent.
PM expected to return to Bahamas today after having successful sciatica surgery
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis is expected to return to the country today after undergoing surgery abroad for compression of his sciatic nerve, according to his wife, Ann Marie Davis.
Police seize drugs weapons and ammo at GB residence from suspect ‘not on our radar’
A 45-year-old Bahamian man is in police custody after a significant seizure of illegal drugs, weapons, and ammunition at a residence in Grand Bahama.
Murdered woman suspected case of domestic violence
A WOMAN was murdered yesterday in what is suspected to be a case of domestic violence.
Third $1.5m airport raid suspect killed
A THIRD man connected to November’s $1.5m robbery of a bank security car –– the incident at the centre of a major unresolved police corruption controversy –– has been killed.
Police corruption probe gains even more significance after latest murder
A THIRD man linked to a major armed robbery that has become linked to a police probe into corruption is now dead.
Doctor ‘progressing adequately’ after pump implant surgery
A NEWLY married doctor successfully had a pump implant yesterday, a critical step toward receiving a heart transplant.
Chamber ‘cautious’ over new minimum wage talk
THE Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive yesterday said the private sector already faces “a myriad of challenges” apart from having to contend with a new minimum wage increase.
Married couple charged with having guns and ammo with intent to supply
A MARRIED couple was charged yesterday after a firearm arrest at their residence on McKinney Drive last week.
Two union chiefs calling for $350 minimum wage
TWO prominent union leaders want the government to raise the minimum wage to $350 a week, but the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Federation (BCCEC) is uncertain whether businesses would support any increase.
