Minnis: FNM’s shanty town plans would solve problem
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has urged the Davis administration to follow the former government’s plan to address the proliferation of shanty towns.
Hubert Edwards: Is economic dignity the Bahamas’ new direction?
Is there a new economic philosophy emerging in The Bahamas? With a relatively new administration, a first-time prime minister and a decidedly tough task ahead in coping with the economic fall-out from COVID-19 and Hurricane Dorian, there could be very fertile ground for such out-of-the-box thinking.
Oil explorer: No $500,000 ‘top up’ on Bahamas well
AN OIL explorer is not expecting to pay an extra $500,000 insurance premium “top-up” over its Bahamian exploratory well because this was drilled “without incident” last year.
Ian’s Florida devastation to hit shipping, logistics
A BAHAMIAN shipping executive says the devastation that Hurricane Ian has inflicted on western and central Florida will only worsen existing supply chain and logistics challenges for the entire Caribbean region.
Building materials suppliers warn of post-Ian price rises
BUILDING materials costs may further increase as a result of the devastation that Hurricane Ian has inflicted on Florida, Bahamian merchants warned yesterday.
Security firms urge using alarm systems in homes and businesses
WITH a recent increase in armed robberies in the capital raising concerns, local security firms are urging people to get alarm systems in their homes and businesses.
BBA full steam ahead with Caribbean Cup
With the assurance that the new Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium will be completed by November, the Bahamas Baseball Association is moving full steam ahead with the hosting of the fourth Caribbean Cup.
Attempted suicide at Guana Cay investigated
ABACO police are investigating an attempted suicide at Guana Cay.
Oblivious to the obvious in The Bahamas
The 14th annual Bahamian ‘Shakespeare in Paradise’ (SiP) Theatre Festival actors were preparing to ‘go on stage’ at the Philip A. Burrows Black Box Theatre on Friday night as I listened, aghast and incredulously, to our Minister of Tourism excitedly gushing about bringing Broadway to The Bahamas, New York style!
Beach Access in Cable Beach
My sister and her husband are currently visiting from England. She is partly disabled and is unable to walk long distances. Since due to the pandemic they have been unable to visit for some years I thought it would be nice to drive them to a local beach.
Three men in hospital after shooting incident
POLICE are aggressively investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident that left three men in hospital.
‘Nardo’ looking forward to new team
THE hard work is certainly paying off for talented Bahamian national team point guard Domnick ‘Nardo’ Bridgewater.
Kai Jones’ preseason debut: 5 points, 5 rebounds and a block in 9 minutes
KAI Jones and the Charlotte Hornets officially began their 2022-23 campaign as the NBA preseason got underway yesterday.
‘Great way to finish my last training camp in paradise’
VETERAN forward Udonis Haslem said there was no better way for the Miami Heat to begin the National Basketball Association’s 2022/23 season than hosting their training camp in The Bahamas.
Woman shot dead at Arawak Cay
Police say they are aggressively searching for a man who shot and killed a woman at Arawak Cay early on Sunday.
STATESIDE: Put the beer in the fridge, it’s almost election game time
American voters have about six weeks to wait before the next Congressional elections. Pundits, operatives and commentators from across the political spectrum are all weighing in on what they think is going to happen. It all makes for interesting speculation and if you basically see politics as theatre, it’s almost as much fun to read and listen to all this pontification as it is to follow your favourite NFL team. Politics also has winners and losers and endless speculation, just like football.
11 Cuban migrants apprehended on Bimini
Eleven Cuban migrants were apprehended on Bimini on early Friday morning, police reported.
'Slight increase' in those seeking uniform assistance from govt
WITH the return of students to classrooms last month, Social Services and Community Development Minister Obie Wilchcombe said there was a slight increase in the number of persons who sought school uniform assistance from the government.
Munroe warns those committing crimes 'police will get you'
National Security Minister Wayne Munroe on Friday expressed confidence in the government's crime plan despite the country's murder count surpassing 100 fatalities.
