We need to save conch
In the 6th January 2023 edition of The Nassau Guardian there appeared under the heading “No Need for Conch Season Yet” statements attributed to Eric Carey, the former executive director of the Bahamas National Trust (BNT) in which he is quoted as saying that “I don’t think we need a conch season yet.”
Promises, promises in Mangrove Cay
I’m writing regarding a recent visit back home to Mangrove Cay, Andros.
Families left homeless after blaze destroys homes on Bimini
Police on the island of Bimini are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fire which destroyed four homes and reportedly left 11 families homeless on Sunday.
CARIFTA Trials and Nationals wraps up exciting day one
St. Augustine’s College Big Red Machine leads the team rankings after day one of the combined CARIFTA Trials and National High School Championships. The Big Red Machine ended day one with a total of 210.50. The Queen’s College Comets came right behind with a total of 167.50. Third place in the rankings belonged to St John’s College with 73 points.
Keith Bell calls for increased productivity in labour force
LABOUR Minister Keith Bell called for increased productivity in the labour force on Friday, saying that the lack thereof has contributed to the high number of work permits issued each year.
Police investigate armed robbery and kidnapping in Grand Bahama
Police in Grand Bahama are investigating a kidnapping and armed robbery, which happened on Thursday.
East Grand Bahama pine forests showing signs of 'regeneration'
The pine forests in East Grand Bahama are showing signs of “regeneration” post Dorian, a Forestry official with the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources confirmed.
Man admits failing to charge electronic monitoring device
A MAN on bail for murder was fined $1,250 in court on Friday after he admitted to failing to charge his electronic monitoring device (EMD) five times.
$350 fine for stealing sound bar
A MAN was fined $350 in court on Friday after he admitted to trying to steal a $76 sound bar while working at Kelly’s House and Home earlier this month.
Man charged with murder of Leon Griffin
A MAN denied the 2021 killing of former Taxi Cab Union President Leon Griffin outside his home in court on Friday.
Man denies sexual abuse of 11-year-old girl
A 42-year-old man denied sexually abusing a young girl over the course of a year in Supreme Court on Friday
Clubs and Societies – March 24th
The Antique Auto Club held an art show at last weekend’s car show - and the winners have been chosen in four categories, each with a 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Curing PMH’s ills one blanket at a time
How do you fix a problem that costs 20 times more to run than the revenue it generates?
PRINCESS Margaret Hospital is in poor financial health. And that is being kind.
Eric Wiberg: Wives and bases
THE build-up of New Providence into the hub of all South Atlantic air deliveries to the Allies in Africa, the Mediterranean, Middle and Far East was sudden, yet the nation’s air hub was built as Windsor Field for the RAF Ferry Command, and to support the RAF Transport Command, the No 113 Transport Wing instructors who trained over 7,000 students for the front, and to deliver over 9,000 aircraft to Africa.
Man held without bail accused of raping girl
A 26-year-old man was remanded in custody after being accused of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old girl last month.
EDITORIAL: Is taxation the solution to our sins?
IT appears the government plans to make us pay for our sins – literally.
Job hopefuls attend job fair hosted by Titan Hospitality
A MOTHER facing eviction from her apartment and a woman allegedly cheated out of National Insurance Board contributions were examples of the jobseekers crowding a fair Titan Hospitality hosted yesterday.
