DPM seeks to reassure on Grand Lucayan sale
The deputy prime minister yesterday sought to reassure Bahamians that the Grand Lucayan sale remains on track by confirming the prospective buyer is still conducting "investigations" into all aspects of the purchase.
AML targets further $2m store upgrades
AML Foods plans to invest $2m in 2023 upgrades to its existing Solomon's Fresh Market stores and Cost Right Freeport as it strives to be a "catalyst" for the revival of that city's downtown area.
Price increase fear on Abaco port PPP
The reconstruction of Marsh Harbour’s Dorian-devastated commercial shipping port is “just not happening fast enough” amid fears the Government’s preferred public-private partnership (PPP) model will further fuel price increases.
Airport winning bid ‘in next weeks’
TOURISM, Investments and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper revealed yesterday that government has narrowed down the list of potential investors for the redevelopment of the Grand Bahama International Airport to two and is hoping to select the “winning bidder” in the next several weeks.
Ministry ‘ensuring protocols in place’ after shark attack
TOURISM, Investments and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper said yesterday that his ministry has engaged tourism stakeholders to ensure that proper protocols are in place for water tour operators after a fatal shark attack claimed the life of an American tourist earlier this month.
‘I can’t forgive hit-and-run driver’
FIFTEEN-year-old Miguel Curry said he would have forgiven the driver that struck him if the motorist had stayed on the scene to help.
38 charged over breach of bail conditions
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said police recently charged 38 men who were on bail for serious crimes and were being monitored for breaching their bail conditions.
Lack of equipment and plywood ahead of storm
AS Hurricane Fiona brought storm conditions their way, there was a concern in Mayaguana about a lack of material to secure homes and buildings.
Mayaguana: 11 residents evacuated ahead of Hurricane Fiona
ELEVEN Mayaguana residents were evacuated off the island yesterday, as residents of the southern Bahamas braced for the impact of Hurricane Fiona.
‘Polluters must pay climate costs’
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis has called on industrialised nations who contribute heavily to climate change to pay for the hardships brought on by the phenomenon.
The Word and The Bahamas
Please allow me a little space to express what was put on my heart concerning the Bahamas and the word that was given.
Devil finds work for idle hands
Murders and gang related crime, including violence in the schools are plaguing the country, and getting worse by the minute.
UB Mingoes’ Lhevinne Joseph leads team to 13th place at Embry-Riddle Cross-Country Classic
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida — The University of The Bahamas men’s cross country runner Lhevinne Joseph lead the team to a 13th place finish in a strong field of 19 Saturday at the Embry-Riddle Cross-Country Classic.
Man accused over murder
A MAN was charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with the shooting death of 20-year-old Welji Noel in Carmichael earlier this month.
Hunt for gunmen as three shot
POLICE are searching for the suspects behind two shootings that occurred on Sunday and Monday.
Man held after gun discovered
A MAN was arrested for firearm and ammunition possession on Monday on Grand Bahama.
Body language and a republic
If body language speaks, we clearly saw the body language of Prime Minister Davis being received by His Majesty Charles III as Prime Minister of one of His Realm States very clearly Republic is not on this Prime Minister’s agenda.
Bail granted in firearm and drugs case
A MAN was granted $8,000 bail yesterday in connection with possession of a firearm and drugs.
Suspect accused of armed robberies
A MAN was remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services in connection with a series of armed robberies in the nation’s capital.
A STUNNING COMEBACK: Team Great Britain advances to its first World Baseball Classic
Tahnaj Thomas got the win in relief on the mound and D’Shawn Knowles and Anfernee Seymour provided a 1-2 offensive attack for Great Britain as they sealed a come-from-behind 10-9 win over Spain yesterday to book their ticket to the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
