Dock construction starts to pave way for $50m resort
WORK has begun on a $1.5m cargo shipping dock that will pave the way for construction of a resort development in the Exuma cays.
Pipe maker to hire 90 for $1m plant build-out
A NEWLY-created PVC pipe manufacturer has pledged to hire more than 90 persons for the construction of its $1m Grand Bahama plant that is due to be completed by September 2024.
Petro versus luxury
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The petro fortunes from the Middle East are reshaping the latest list of the wealthiest families in the world. Oil billionaires, luxury dynasties and industrial tycoons are part of the list of the greatest fortunes. For the first time in a long time, there was a change at the top.
UTEB calls for 'transparency' over new BTVI president
THE Union of Tertiary Educators of the Bahamas (UTEB) is calling for “transparency” on behalf of its members at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI), regarding who has been chosen as the new BTVI president.
Rand Memorial Hospital reopens Fluoroscopy Room after five-year absence
The Rand Memorial Hospital reopened its Fluoroscopy Room on Friday after it was closed for several years.
$1,500 fine for drug possession
A MAN was fined $1,500 after admitting to having a pound of marijuana in his house last week.
Man charged with violation of bail conditions
A MAN was remanded to prison after he allegedly failed to charge his monitoring device while on bail for assault with a deadly weapon.
Man pleads guilty to causing harm, resisting arrest and deceit charges
A MAN was sentenced to six months in prison after he admitted to injuring an officer responding to a burglary incident last week.
Four-year sentence for violent robbery
A MAN was sentenced to four years in prison on Friday after he admitted to stealing over $2,000 from two women in a violent robbery last week.
Man arrested after suspected marijuana found
A 38-year-old Abaco man was arrested on Thursday following the discovery of a large quantity of suspected drugs on that island.
Clubs & Societies December 8th, 2023
While people concentrate on the physical health of their children to ensure good growth, the mental health of children is just as important for their overall well-being.
DIANE PHILLIPS (written this week by Paula Welch): Tendering my resignation as an adult
DIANE Phillips is taking a rare break this week and letting her daughter, Paula Welch, step up to the keyboard with a little word magic of her own. Enjoy.
ONE ELEUTHERA FOUNDATION – Cultivating hope and effective community problem-solving strategies
IF you are like me, you may feel that our current daily feed of media reports covers a significant amount of bad news. It is important to pay attention to and stay informed about these daunting reports, which provide a window to experiences of conflict and suffering. Yet, while we can observe these problems and potentially feel a sense of helplessness, I also want to discuss how a commitment to continuous learning can provide possibilities of hope in troubling times.
EDITORIAL: With a little help from our friends
THE restoration of the Elbow Reef Lighthouse in Hope Town, Abaco, is an unqualified success.
Minister says sorry for Junkanoo ticket difficulty
YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg apologised to those who could not get premium tickets for the upcoming Boxing Day parade because of limited seating on Bay Street.
PM: Renewable plan clear strategy
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the government’s plan to develop renewable energy on Family Islands is a “clear economic strategy” to give Bahamians affordable power.
Food programme still being probed
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said police are still investigating the COVID-19 food programme the Minnis administration launched, adding police recovered “matters” unrelated to the programme.
A landmark reborn
THE iconic Elbow Reef Lighthouse in Hope Town, Abaco, was officially re-opened yesterday after months of renovation following Hurricane Dorian.
