Project to offer safe housing for displaced families
THE Ministry for Grand Bahama will undertake more renovation projects in the Freeport area through its collab unit to provide safe transition housing for displaced families.
Super yacht ambitions to boost cruise port margins
Nassau Cruise Port’s chief executive is optimistic that its “super yacht destination” ambitions and full opening will significantly improve operating income margins that are currently among its parent’s lowest.
FTX US chief moves to ratify Bahamas co-operation deal
FTX’s US chief last night moved to ratify the co-operation agreement thrashed out with the crypto exchange’s Bahamian joint provisional liquidators to end two months of bitter public clashes.
Fiscal Council’s reports ‘not a flip of the switch’
A Fiscal Responsibility Council member yesterday said there was nothing sinister about the body’s delayed publication of two key reports, and asserted: “This is not a flip of the switch.”
BID is ‘missing piece’ of downtown’s puzzle
The Downtown Nassau Partnership’s (DNP) co-chair says the creation of an authority to truly manage the city is “the missing piece of the puzzle” with his group having achieved “80 percent of what we set out to do”.
‘Good time to be a seller’, says realtor
A Bahamian realtor yesterday said it is a “good time to be seller” as the demand for properties valued under $500,000 has generated numerous inquiries from prospective purchasers.
Man in hospital after West Street shooting
Police are investigating a shooting incident that has left a 28-year-old man of West Street in hospital.
Three in hospital after Abaco shooting
Police on the island of Abaco are questioning a 29-year-old man from the island in connection with a shooting incident that left three men in hospital in serious condition.
41 migrants held after landing in Andros
FORTY-ONE migrants were apprehended in Andros yesterday after officers launched a manhunt for passengers of a Haitian wooden sloop that landed in the southern part of the island late Tuesday evening. In a statement released yesterday morning, the Immigration Department said they were alerted that a Haitian sloop ran aground in The Bluff area.
‘Stop the strays by spaying and neutering your pets’
WITH an influx of stray dogs roaming the streets of New Providence, Bahamas Alliance for Animal Rights and Kindness (BAARK) is urging people to consider spaying and neutering their pets.
Teachers anger after ‘near-attack’ by parent
TEACHERS at Central Eleuthera High School stood in solidarity with one of their colleagues who was allegedly almost “attacked” by a parent, according to Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) president Belinda Wilson.
Help for CB Moss’ recovery
THE family of Rev Dr CB Moss received a $1,500 donation towards his recovery yesterday.
Inagua ‘needs a proper detention facility’
THE large number of migrants being detained in Inagua has highlighted the need for a proper detention facility on the island, according to residents there, who say the government has to stop “dragging their feet” on the issue.
POLICE PROBE OVER FOOTAGE OF ARREST: Officer seen kicking man in head as he lies on the ground
THE Complaints & Corruption Branch of the Royal Bahamas Police Force is investigating the conduct of two officers during an arrest of a man.
‘Be careful how world eyes Freeport change’
THE GRAND Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday warned that the Government must pay attention to how its actions are perceived by potential investors as it strives for major in Freeport’s governance.
Poultry producer gains $40k solar finance help
An Abaco poultry producer yesterday disclosed it has received a $40,000 “small climate grant” to finance the installation of solar energy at its farm.
Water Corp eyes upkeep slash through electric vehicle spend
THE WATER and Sewerage Corporation yesterday said it is investing $100,000 in acquiring electric vehicles as part of a strategy to slash $4m-$5m in annual auto maintenance costs.
Don’t allow preparation to become procrastination
Starting a business can often be a worrisome decision, especially if you have never done it before. It is so easy to spend months, or even years, researching best practices to avoid potential pitfalls. But procrastination can also be just as big a hindrance to becoming an entrepreneur, especially if all your friends and family will be watching and you do not want to be viewed as a failure.
Growing cruelty to animals
Please allow your valuable space to express the utter disgust toward the RENTOKIL sign mounted on Shirley Street across from the old Gleneagles Hotel.
Why would killing raccoons be okay?
It has come to my attention that some people in Abaco and Nassau have decided it is ok to hunt and eat raccoons.
