LPIA advertising deal comes under scrutiny
Nassau airport’s top executive yesterday rejected concerns that the selection of its new advertising partner could run afoul of both the multi-million dollar contract’s bid requirements and the National Investment Policy.
Davis: We’re looking at action on shanty towns
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said his administration is looking at how best to deal with the shanty towns in Abaco that are not covered by an existing court injunction, adding demolition was among the options that can be taken.
Traffic victim’s biggest fear was leaving son alone
THE best friend of a 25-year-old woman who was killed in a traffic accident in Grand Bahama on Tuesday said the victim’s biggest fear was leaving her son in the world without her.
Daughters of US resident may already have been deported
LABOUR and Immigration Minister Keith Bell said yesterday that deportation documents signed several days ago may have included the two minor daughters of US resident Clairnise Louis.
BERMUDA COSTS ‘WILL BE’ PAID UP: PM admits PLP cheque did not cover full costs
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis was adamant yesterday “that everything will be reckoned” regarding his recent controversial trip to Bermuda and admitted that a $24,750 cheque paid to the Public Treasury by the Progressive Liberal Party as reimbursement did not cover the total of bills for the event.
Man accused over deadly boat tragedy
A MAN was granted bail in the Supreme Court yesterday in connection with the tragic sinking of a suspected migrant vessel that left 18 people dead in late July.
No surprises from the FNM
In a letter published in your column on the 26th October, a Mr Felix Sands laments that the Free National Movement “(chose) the wrong side on the price control issue”.
Bail granted for man accused of murder bid
A MAN was granted bail in the Supreme Court yesterday in connection with an alleged failed murder bid in early September.
Bishop is not the right choice
As a devout Christian and a man of deep faith, with no political affiliations or agenda, I have been sickened by the repeated innuendos that our honourable prime minister may in fact be considering a bishop for the position of governor general.
Americans fined over possession of hemp
TWO Americans were fined in Magistrate’s Court yesterday on separate drug charges.
Motorsport mania
Team Bahamas is poised to make history for the local development of the sport when they compete in the 2022 International Automobile Federation (FIA) Motorsport Games.
Kidney transplant plan launched
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness plans to launch a comprehensive kidney transplant programme, with the aim of performing ten transplants by the end of next year.
Mingoes lose to AU
DORAL, Florida – The University of The Bahamas women’s volleyball team dropped both matches against Atlantis University over the weekend in the South Florida area.
Bahamas Feeding Network’s inaugural golf tournament ‘Tee Off for Hunger’ a solid success
NEARLY 100 players with an appetite for golf and a desire to support a worthy cause turned out for the inaugural ‘Tee off for Hunger’ golf tournament at Ocean Club Golf Club recently, helping to raise more than $70,000 in sponsorships, prizes and donations for the Bahamas Feeding Network.
Jones, CBK Mersin players miss Euroleague game with illness
JONQUEL Jones was expected to make her FIBA Euro League debut with CBK Mersin Yanisehir Belediyesi but the club suspects foul play led to their newly signed star and several other players missing yesterday’s game with an undisclosed illness.
How you can survive a looming recession
Can businesses be successful during a recession? It may depend on what industry a company is in as, undeniably, there are some sectors which are more likely to make it out relatively unscathed. With a possible recession on our doorstep, is this a good time to panic, sell all our stock investments and start hoarding cash?
Sovereign Wealth Fund replace to put Bahamas ‘among top tier’
THE Prime Minister yesterday said the proposed Sovereign Wealth Fund replacement will place The Bahamas “among the top tier” by helping to mobilise private capital and direct investment towards critical infrastructure projects.
Crowdfunding footcare provider opens its ‘hub’
A BAHAMIAN footcare provider, which has raised more than double its minimum crowdfunding target, yesterday used the proceeds to open the “hub” for its Bahamas and Caribbean expansion.
ALICIA WALLACE: How many of the warning signs of fascism do you see?
LAST week, a disturbing event dominated the media and public discourse for days. A group of people, who claimed they were not protesting, went to Parliament Squares where they said they wanted to deliver letters to Members of Parliament.
