Two armed carjackings reported over the weekend
POLICE are currently investigating two armed carjackings that occurred in Nassau over the weekend.
Marion Bethel plays pivotal role in two landmark human rights cases
A BAHAMIAN human rights expert has played a pivotal role in two landmark human rights cases heard by the United Nations.
EDITORIAL: Bethel’s work a credit to The Bahamas
LAST week saw the celebration of International Women’s Day.
INSIGHT: RCI deal on PI is approved - but concerns remain
THE news around the approval of the Royal Caribbean project on Paradise Island has been peculiar to say the least.
King Charles III and Governor General hail Commonwealth Day
THE Commonwealth has a "near-boundless potential as a force for good", King Charles III has said in a message today for Commonwealth Day, while the Governor General of The Bahamas has also released a message to mark the occasion.
Petroleum retailer: Gov’t says ‘they want us to fail’
A gas station operator yesterday suggested a six-month job swap with a Cabinet minister so the latter can gain a full understanding of the industry’s plight, adding: “He’s telling us he wants us to fail.”
Hotels strike ‘glass ceiling’ on 15-20% room shortage
The Bahamas may be unable to fully meet tourism demand for 12-18 months due to a room shortage caused by up to 15-20 percent of available inventory being taken offline, a senior hotelier has revealed.
Several women-led community outreaches receive honour from Ann Marie Davis
IN CELEBRATION of International Women’s Day last week, the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister, led by Ann Marie Davis along with Minister of State for Social Services and Urban Development Lisa Rahming visited various women-led community outreach organisations.
Bahamas on track, but ‘slow spending faster’
The Bahamas must produce “a faster slowdown on spending” to ensure it hits the revised $575.4m full-year deficit target and other key fiscal goals, a major international financial services group is urging.
‘Absolutely not worried’ by Royal Caribbean’s PI plan
Nassau Cruise Port’s top executive says he is “absolutely not worried” about Royal Caribbean’s $100m Paradise Island project sucking away passengers to the detriment of his facility and other Bahamian-owned businesses.
Gas retailers plea for govt change of heart
THE vice president of the Bahamas Petroleum Dealers Association is pleading with government to reconsider its position on not granting retailers a margin increase, calling on Economic Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis to have a “change of heart”.
ACTIVIST QUESTIONS IMPACT OF RCI DEAL: Darville says PI is back to being ‘hog’ island with profits put first
FOLLOWING the approval of Royal Caribbean International’s $110m beach club project on Paradise Island, a local activist has questioned the environmental impacts the development will have.
BAARK! for 10th Annual Powerade Potcakeman Triathlon
BAARK! - Bahamas Alliance for Animal Rights and Kindness - completed its 10th Annual Powerade Potcakeman Triathlon on March 5 and it was a resounding success.
LAMAR MAKES HISTORY: First Bahamian swimmer to win NCAA triple crown
It was an historic weekend for Lamar Taylor as he posted a hat trick in winning three national titles at the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men’s & Women’s Division II Swimming & Diving Championships.
Online civil registry disabled to help ‘protect data integrity’
The Attorney General has revealed online access to the civil registry at the Registrar General’s Department was shut down “to preserve the integrity of the data” that it holds.
CR Walker Knights win seventh straight GSSSA championship
The C.R. Walker Knights brought home their seventh straight Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) track and field championship.
Approval of Royal Caribbean’s proposal
KINDLY permit me the opportunity to publicly express my views on the recent decision by the gov- ernment to give approval to Royal Caribbean Interna- tional (RCI) to develop its privatevacationenclaveon Paradise Island.
PI is back to being ‘hog island’
THIS is an open letter to the Right Honourable Prime Minister Philip Davis, the members of his Cabinet, all current MPs and aspiring politicians in The Commonwealth of The Bahamas.
Community rally at Joe Billy Park Wednesday
A COMMUNITY empowerment rally will be held on Wednesday in Joe Billy Park, on Fowler Street, off East Street.
Air traffic delays possibly caused by ‘system challenges’
LYNDEN Pindling International Airport flight departures and arrivals were reportedly delayed due to system challenges at air traffic control.
