Police confirm Long Island investigation concerning Water and Sewerage Corporation
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Leamond Deleveaux confirmed that police are in Long Island conducting investigations.
‘One more big investment’ to turn around GB fortunes
Grand Bahama businesses are “optimistic” on the prospects the Carnival Cruise Line groundbreaking ceremony for its new port destination gives for the island, but say that the island needs one more huge investment for it to turn the fortunes of the residents.
Love Beach project stalled
The controversial The View at Love Beach project has not yet started despite earlier reports that it was to start in January.
Lucayan sold - but ‘GB needs more’
As the Grand Lucayan Resort’s sale was announced on Tuesday, the Grand Bahama chamber president, James Carey, said “more is needed” for Grand Bahama than just the sale.
Ten percent rise in construction costs predicted this year
The Bahamas Contractors Association president said that rising shipping costs will continue to drive construction materials prices higher this year by ten percent at least.
Vaccines due to expire at month end
PFIZER vaccines that are due to expire at the end of this month may have to be thrown away if vaccine uptake does not increase soon, officials warned yesterday.
Victim found dead on septic tank
THE country recorded another homicide yesterday after a man was found dead at Butler’s Alley off Carmichael Road.
First step to $200m port
OFFICIALS broke ground in East Grand Bahama for construction of the $200m Carnival Cruise Port that is expected to open in 2024, creating 1,000 permanent jobs for Bahamians.
No recommendation to shut down more schools
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness does not recommend the closure of schools in New Providence at this time, despite having confirmed more than three dozen COVID-19 cases among staff and students over the last several weeks.
‘COVID SURGE HAS HIT THE BAHAMAS’: Death toll hits 800 - and 200 new cases so far this month
HEALTH officials yesterday confirmed that the country is in another surge of COVID-19 infections after more than 200 cases were confirmed so far this month.
Man bailed in drugs and firearm case
A MAN was granted bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday for drug and firearm related charges.
IAN FERGUSON: A new vision for Grand Bahama
I had the honour and privilege of attending the groundbreaking ceremony for the Carnival Cruise Line’s port terminal for the island of Grand Bahama yesterday and what a celebration it was.
Contractors seek to meet climate change obligations
THE Bahamas Contractors Association has launched the Climate and Environment Committee to help country meet climate change obligations.
We need full explanation of Exuma deaths
I hope very soon that your government and Sandals Resorts will be forthcoming with a proper explanation of the sad deaths in Exuma and what measures will be taken to prevent more deaths. It was pitiful to read yesterday’s Tribune online with your Tourism Minister really avoiding the issue and spouting out about how tourism is increasing and the forthcoming months will see increasing visitor numbers.
GBPA must accommodate Electra group
Grand Bahamians are both happy and cautiously optimistic about the pending sale of the state-owned Grand Lucayan Resort to Electra America Hospitality Group for $100m.
The Davis administration
In all things we give God thanks, look where we are nine months later after Minnis called an early election, isn’t God good? We learn to thank Him for all things, His divine intervention is like bringing the children out of Egypt to the promised land.
Child abduction suspect faces charges in court
A MAN was charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday for allegedly attempting to kidnap a seven-year-old schoolgirl last March.
Man ‘tried to use vehicle to attack three people’
A MAN was granted bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday for an alleged vehicular assault on three people and causing damage to another car.
Probation granted for Indian hemp possession
A MAN was placed on six months probation for a drug-related charge in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
