Tourism Minister confident despite global conflicts
TOURISM Minister Chester Cooper says he expects escalating wars in the Middle East to have “some” impact on the country’s tourism industry, but expressed confidence they will not significantly disrupt travel to The Bahamas as tourists opt for destinations closer to home.
South African worker hospitalised after Freeport scaffolding fall
A 47-year-old man from South Africa was left hospitalised on Tuesday after being injured at work.
Cashier accused of stealing $2,500 granted bail
A CASHIER accused of stealing $2,500 from a woman last year was granted bail yesterday.
Man accused of having child porn on his phone
A MAN accused of having child pornography on his phone was remanded to prison yesterday.
Man granted $5K bail after Paradise Island scooter clash
A MAN accused of injuring another man on Paradise Island after a collision between a scooter and an ATV last week was granted bail yesterday.
Prosecution closes case in 2017 double murder of teens
THE prosecution closed its case yesterday in the murder trial of two teenage boys who were shot and killed in Yellow Elder Gardens in 2017.
Bahamas Bridal Show returns with broader vision for modern celebrations
IN a time where weddings are evolving and celebrations are taking on new meaning, the Bahamas Bridal Show is leaning into that shift.
Ginn sale halt order ‘small speed bump’
The developer behind an ambitious $6.5bn proposal for the former Ginn project yesterday branded the Supreme Court Order affirming the Government’s “undertaking” not to proceed with selling 59 percent of that property as “a small speed bump”, while asserting that a rival ownership claimant “doesn’t have a leg to stand on”.
Tropical Gyros chief: Employment law not matching the reality
A Bahamian restaurant entrepreneur yesterday argued this nation’s employment laws and regulations fail to match the realities businesses face in dealing with disruptive and non-performing staff after the Industrial Tribunal ordered him to pay $3,822 to an ex-employee fired for violating the company’s recipes.
PM touts VAT elimination ‘solution’ but no specifics
The Prime Minister last night said talks with major food retailers had found “a solution” to the industry’s fears over the imminent VAT rules change for uncooked foods although he provided no details on what has been agreed.
Rosewood Exuma battle ‘drones’ on over construction gear arrival
The $200m Rosewood Exuma developer and its leading opponent yesterday renewed battle over Monday’s delivery of construction-related materials and equipment to the project site on Sampson Cay.
Bimini marina’s ‘very scary zeroes’ for May
Room bookings for the traditional May start of The Bahamas’ summer boating season are “in the zeroes”, a Bimini marina operator revealed yesterday, backing concerns voiced by a government senator who is bidding to become the island’s MP.
National Export Strategy in consultation go-ahead
The Bahamas is moving to develop its first National Export Strategy, the Trade Commission’s chairman said yesterday, with Cabinet approving a consultation document that will guide an initiative aimed at increasing this nation’s international competitiveness.
NPIWFF: Where the vibes matched the menu
As the sun dipped and the evening settled in last weekend, the traffic heading "over the bridge" told its own story.
Family Island hoteliers ‘wait and see’ on fuel hike impact
WITH local airlines warning of higher airfares due to rising global fuel prices driven by the Middle East conflict, some family-island hotel operators say they are taking a “wait and see” approach on how tourism numbers will be affected.
PAHO report flags high maternal mortality rates
MATERNAL and infant mortality in The Bahamas have fluctuated at concerning levels in recent years, with the latest available data pointing to persistent weaknesses in the country’s health system despite reform efforts, a new regional health strategy warns.
Family mourns father shot in his sleep
RELATIVES of a 37-year-old father gunned down early Tuesday morning said they are struggling to understand his killing, describing him as a peaceful man who “did not cause trouble” and had no known enemies.
GB businessman avoids jail but fined $12k in nightclub gun case
A GRAND Bahama businessman who accused police officers of framing him after being caught with a loaded, unlicensed gun inside a nightclub three years ago has avoided jail time after a magistrate instead ordered him to pay $12,000 in fines, despite objections from prosecutors who asked for a prison sentence.
Bahamian smuggler arrested in Florida
A BAHAMIAN man with a history of human smuggling has been arrested in the United States after he was allegedly caught trying to smuggle more than a dozen people into Florida months after his release for similar offences.
