WORLD VIEW: CARICOM at the crossroads of pressure
FOR the Caribbean, strong and predictable relations with the United States remain indispensable.
FACING REALITY: Let children be children — before we hand them the weight of the world
THERE is something deeply unsettling happening in our homes.
$20m renewable energy deal hailed as ‘very much needed’
The North Andros Chamber of Commerce president yesterday said a $20m renewable energy deal could finally provide long-awaited stability for the island’s economy after years of unreliable, expensive power that has hurt businesses and households alike.
Accused remanded for allegedly firing gun at a man after argument
A MAN accused of firing a gun at another man earlier this month was remanded to prison yesterday.
Shanty town residents ‘knew we were coming’
THE Davis administration continued its nationwide crackdown on shanty towns yesterday, carrying out a demolition exercise at an unregulated site off Fire Trail Road that housed between 30 to 50 residents.
Munroe: New intel unit to tackle regional crime
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said the country, in partnership with OBPAT, is looking at establishing a new Transnational Crime Intelligence Unit (TCIU) in New Providence as authorities move to strengthen regional security and address evolving criminal threats.
$20m deal set to bring hybrid power to Andros
RESIDENTS in Andros are expected to receive more reliable and sustainable energy through a $20m power purchase agreement (PPA) signed by the government for the installation of three hybrid power plants on the island.
Bus driver seeks bail, claims he wasn’t the gunman
A BUS driver accused of trying to kill a fellow driver in a daylight shooting claimed he was not the gunman as bail submissions were heard yesterday.
Man who admitted to fatal stabbing given 25 years in prison
A MAN who admitted fatally stabbing another man during a fight was sentenced to 25 years in prison yesterday.
‘Not guilty’ plea for charge of assaulting a man with a cutlass
A MAN accused of injuring another man with a cutlass was granted bail yesterday.
Hanna-Martin calls for Davis administration to address ‘housing crisis’ if re-elected
HOUSING must be addressed if the Davis administration retains power in the next general election, Englerston MP Glenys Hanna Martin said yesterday, describing the housing issue as a "crisis".
LETTERS: Call to action over plans for Eleuthera investment
I am writing in the hope of connecting with the people of Governor’s Harbour, and the communities of Eleuthera, about an issue that could shape the future of this area for generations.
Bahamas protecting ‘five slices of pizza’ over growth to 20-30
Grand Bahama’s Chamber of Commerce president says this nation must shed its protectionist Immigration mentality if the economy and major foreign direct investment (FDI) projects are to flourish, as he warned: “The reality is we are penny wise and pound foolish.”
DPM hails American’s Bimini launch as airport 60% finished
THE deputy prime minister has hailed the launch of American Airlines’ service between Miami and Bimini as a significant boost for the island’s stopover tourism industry and residents alike.
Abaco volunteers grapple with ‘recurring hazard’ as shanty demolition site and junkyards burn
SMOKE from a bush fire at the former Gaza shanty town site drifted across north Abaco yesterday as volunteer firefighters struggled to contain flames residents say have become a recurring hazard since the area was demolished nearly two years ago.
Inaugural Pickleball After Dark tournament has successful debut
THE inaugural Pickleball After Dark tournament, hosted by the Bahamas Pickleball Federation and Baha Mar, held over the weekend featured more than 50 pickleball players at the Baha Mar John McEnroe Tennis Center, marking a successful debut for the evening competition and social event.
Gomez vows to 'hold' Baha Mar to construction halt pledge
A former Cabinet minster is pledging to “hold” Baha Mar to its undertaking after construction work related to the $700m resort expansion launched despite an active and ongoing challenge to the project’s planning approvals.
Davis: 'We will not have any political activity during lent’
THE PLP launches its national election campaign today – but will suspend public political events just two days later in observance of the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday.
Symonette: ‘Inhumane’ to deport child killer after serving sentence
FORMER Immigration Minister Brent Symonette said deporting convicted murderer Chris Ferguson after he completes his 40-year sentence for killing Adriel Moxey would be “inhumane”, amid questions over the killer’s unresolved immigration status.
