EDITORIAL: Were changes implemented after last fatal shark attack?
THE news of a fatal shark attack spread quickly yesterday.
Plan to build 300 homes in Abaco in next year
TRANSPORT and Housing Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis said her ministry intends to construct some 300 homes in Abaco over the next year to help alleviate the housing crisis on the island.
Darville: No further relaxation of COVID rules
DESPITE the recent decrease in the number of active cases, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said there won’t be any further relaxations of COVID-19 restrictions.
Lobster volumes ‘up 30% or better’
Lobster catch volumes have increased by “30 percent or better” compared to 2021, a prominent fisherman said yesterday, although this has been offset by prices almost halving.
Developer: ‘We’ve gone above and beyond’ over environment
The Bahamian developer behind the proposed $63m Adelaide Pines project yesterday asserted that “we’ve gone above and beyond to make sure it’s environmentally sensitive” despite concerns the density is too high.
Symonette Andros mining proposal rejected by Gov’t
The Government has rejected the North Andros mining and land reclamation project proposed by the Symonette Group’s principal that would have created an initial 160 jobs and extra $100,00 per week spending impact.
CC Sweeting shuts early after electricity problem
AFTER classes at CC Sweeting Senior High School were dismissed early due electricity issues, Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) president Belinda Wilson said officials must fix the issue in the “shortest time”.
Tributes paid to Mike Mosko
THE local real estate community is mourning the death of well known Grand Bahama resident and businessman Mike Mosko, who died in Greece on Monday. He was 72.
Man shot dead as he checked on break-in
NEW Providence police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead early yesterday.
‘Create task force for Abaco shanty towns’
NORTH Abaco MP Kirk Cornish wants government to create a special task force to deal with unregulated shanty towns on Abaco due to an increasing number of illegal communities springing up on the island.
$63m Adelaide project pledges up to 300 jobs
A Bahamian businessman is teaming with Albany’s developer and two UK investors for a $62.788m “mixed-use” residential and light industrial development in south-west New Providence that will create up to 300 full-time jobs.
Legal look at marital rape ruling
If the 31st August 2022 report of the the Supreme Court’s ruling in a recent divorce matter is true, the Ruling is a missed opportunity of epic and catastrophic proportions. It is a dog whistle to every abusive spouse in this country that has set us back decades in our mission to preserve basic human rights and the rights of women in particular.
Sydney Clarke eager to get her junior fall season underway
SYDNEY Clarke is eager to get her junior fall season started with the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers women’s tennis team. Clarke, who closed out her sophomore year in May by being named to the Conference USA All-Conference Singles Second Team, is set to begin playing for the Blazers September 16-18 in the Austin Peay Hidden Duals in Clarkesville, Tennessee.
Baby in group of Cuban migrants
SIX Cuban migrants — including a baby — were apprehended in the area of Ocean Cay, Bimini on Monday.
Chamber chief ‘shocked’ at Andros mining verdict
The Andros Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday voiced disappointment that the North Andros mining and land reclamation proposed by Cameron Symonette and his business partner was rejected by the Government.
Minister eyes ‘speed up’ for Carmichael Village housing
The Carmichael Village housing project will begin this month with a Cabinet minister yesterday voicing hope that it will “speed up” in the coming months.
Taxi union hits out on ‘outdated’ rate cards
The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union’s president yesterday hit out at the appearance of “outdated” rate cards that hotels are allegedly being encouraged to issue to their guests to ensure they are not over-charged.
Six men hunted after armed robberies spree
NEW Providence police are searching for six men in connection with three separate armed robberies that occurred on Monday.
Decision to reassign public school teachers upheld
EDUCATION Director Marcellus Taylor said the Department of Labour upheld officials’ decision regarding the reassignments of a handful of teachers at public schools.
Man with unlicenced gun accused of threats
A MAN was remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services yesterday after admitting to having an unlicenced shotgun and ammunition.
