Family of missing Andros man offers $2,000 reward for answers
THE family of missing Andros resident Antonio “Doe Doe” Bastian is offering a $2,000 reward for information that could help find him as his disappearance stretches beyond a month and his sister says she now fears he may be dead.
Family of missing Andros man offers $2,000 reward for answers
THE family of missing Andros resident Antonio “Doe Doe” Bastian is offering a $2,000 reward for information that could help find him as his disappearance stretches beyond a month and his sister says she now fears he may be dead.
Man charged in hit-and-run that injured elderly cyclist
A MAN was accused of seriously injuring an elderly cyclist after allegedly knocking him down with his vehicle on East and Young Streets last week.
Bail denied for man accused of faking Bahamian passport
A HAITIAN national was accused of fraudulently obtaining a Bahamian passport and National Insurance Board smart card.
Squatter accused of attacking apartment owner with cutlass
A MAN was accused of trespassing in a woman’s West Street apartment and assaulting her with a cutlass last weekend.
Bail denied for man accused of breaching bail for 166 days
A MAN accused of breaching his bail conditions on armed robbery charges for 166 days was remanded to prison yesterday.
Suspected human remains found in a bushy area in Grand Bahama
SUSPECTED human remains were discovered in a bushy area in Grand Bahama yesterday.
ALICIA WALLACE: Black hair and self expression
AS schools start to reopen, the hair debates—that only focus on black children’s hair—have started once again. Every school year, we go through the same nonsense, as schools attempt to police children’s blackness, in this majority black country.
Scotiabank promises new ATMs amid Exuma cash access crisis
SCOTIABANK says it is working with a telecommunications provider to make alternative cash machines available in Exuma after public access to its ATM at Sandals Emerald Bay was restricted, compounding months of complaints about limited banking access on the island.
Govt exploring crop insurance to give farmers expansion confidence
THE GOVERNMENT is exploring crop insurance as a way to unlock more financing for Bahamian farmers, with officials noting protection against natural disasters could give lenders greater confidence to fund agricultural expansion.
Scotiabank donates to Guardian Angels program to celebrate 70th anniversary
As Scotiabank continues to celebrate 70 years of service in The Bahamas, more than 100 team members and their families gathered at Bahamas Harvest Church for a special service of praise, worship and thanksgiving.
Champions emerge at 5th Caribbean Hoopfest
THE fifth edition of Caribbean Hoopfest wrapped up over the weekend at the Kendal G L Isaacs Gymnasium with championships decided in three divisions and organisers already looking toward expanding the tournament next year.
Xtreme Basketball 'was a good experience for the 50-plus campers'
COACH Keno Demeritte said every year, it gets harder and harder financially to put on his Xtreme Basketball Camp, but he was delighted to get another one off the ground.
Legacy House a welcome home for Girl Guides with support from Sandals Foundation
LEGACY House is living up to its name, providing a welcoming home for Girl Guides and their leaders while supporting the continued growth of the Guiding movement throughout The Bahamas.
Domestic aviation network strengthened through partnership with U.S. college
THE BAHAMAS is moving to strengthen its domestic aviation workforce through an expanded partnership with Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) through an MoU.
Pintard demands energy crisis answers from Davis administration
OPPOSITION Leader Michael Pintard yesterday challenged the government to explain how the country reached its current energy crisis after the Davis administration said in June that 95 percent of critical transmission and distribution upgrades had been completed.
Fuel hedge will shield Bahamians from global oil hikes, PM pledges
PRIME Minister Philip Davis said a fuel hedge covering 2.5m barrels will continue to shield Bahamian consumers from global oil price shocks through December, as the government works to reduce BPL’s exposure to volatile fuel costs through cheaper LNG and permanent generation.
By what authority did Govt move $700M to NIF, demands Pintard?
OPPOSITION leader Michael Pintard yesterday questioned how the Government could have transferred $700M in excess borrowing into the National Investment Fund while there is still no evidence that the fund's governing board was established or that the account receiving the money was opened.
Business booming for AC companies as temperatures soar and outages continue
BAHAMIAN air-conditioning companies are reporting a sharp increase in demand this summer as record heat, prolonged power outages and unstable electricity supplies drive homeowners and businesses to repair, replace and upgrade cooling systems.
