Bahamas drops match 7-1 against Trinidad & Tobago
WHILE numerous sporting events in New Providence were postponed due to a severe thunderstorm on Saturday, The Bahamas national men’s soccer team were in action versus Trinidad and Tobago at the SKNFA Technical Centre in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis.
‘No need for alarm’ over slowing Q3 tourism pace
The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) president says there is “no need to raise the alarm yet” over a slowing third quarter booking pace as the industry “normalises” back to single digit growth.
Is it really to be a new hospital
Ministers love to use very descriptive adjectives...
'New Day' govt is worst day
Now Insurance Association admits 40 percent of all vehicles are probably uninsured.
WORLD VIEW: Small states in the global arena - navigating survival and sovereignty
In the international arena, small states consistently grapple with existential threats.
Pintard will be PLP's nightmare
Election - re-election and confirmation of Michael Pintard as leader of the FNM Party and also holds the support of the majority of non-Government MP’s is a nightmare for the PLP.
Thompson calls for transparency on $500m loan
East Grand Bahama MP Kwasi Thompson urged the government to be transparent with the Bahamian people regarding a $500m loan, insisting explanations provided do not make sense.
Bazaar purchase positive but must be piece of wider plans
The Government’s recent decision to acquire the International Bazaar, a significant asset, is a testament to the Prime Minister’s commitment to reviving Grand Bahama.
Taxi chief hails ‘tremendous benefit’ from extra tax relief
The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union’s president has hailed the expanded Excise Tax elimination to cover imported vehicles less than five years-old as “a tremendous benefit” to his members.
Cayman health loss doubles to hit Bahamas First profits
A 149 percent increase in losses incurred by its Cayman health business dropped Bahamas First to $2.293m in comprehensive ‘red ink’ for the 2024 first quarter despite improvements elsewhere.
Devynne Charlton on track outdoors
COMING off her world indoor 60 metre record-breaking performance, Devynne Charlton is showing that she’s on track for a bigger outdoors as she prepares for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France next month.
Team Bahamas undefeated, now into playoffs of Caribbean & Latin American Zone Championships
THE Bahamas national team completed the round robin undefeated and are now into the playoffs of the Caribbean & Latin American Zone Championships in Panama.
Body found after jet ski overturns
The body of Dishon Russell, a 25-year-old from Hunters, was found in the waters near Coral Beach on Saturday morning following a jet ski accident on Labour Day.
Two dead and one hurt as boat hits reef
Two men are dead and another seriously injured after their boat hit a reef near Rose Island.
Man fined $1,000 for drug possession with intent to supply
A man was fined $1,000 after he admitted to having drugs in his home on Meadow Lane last month.
Two men accused of stealing dog, released on bail
TWO MEN were granted $5,000 bail on Thursday after they were accused of breaking into a woman’s home and stealing her dog in eastern New Providence last month.
Man accused of stabbing released on bail
A MAN was granted bail on Thursday after he was accused of stabbing another man on a bus on East Bay Street last week.
Man charged for three attempted murders
A TWENTY-eight-year-old man was imprisoned on Thursday after he was accused of a triple shooting on East Bay Street earlier this month.
GB Hurricane shelter opens
The first dedicated hurricane shelter constructed in Grand Bahama was officially opened nearly a week into the start of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season yesterday.
Glover-Rolle: Workers will "absolutely" be involved in new pay structure rollout
MINISTER of Labour and Public Service Pia Glover-Rolle assured public workers on Friday that they will “absolutely” be involved in the implementation of the new pay structure.
