‘Swimming against tide’ on $400k BPL bill hike
A local manufacturer is “swimming against the tide right now” with Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) fuel charge hikes set to increase its 2023 electricity bill by around $400,000 year-over-year to more than $1m.
‘We will pay the price’ until crime controlled
Tourism leaders are warning The Bahamas “we will pay the price” unless rising crime is brought under control while branding last week’s downgrade by the US as “a warning sign we must heed”.
Moody’s doubles down on ‘overly optimistic’ forecasts
Moody’s has doubled down on concerns that the Government’s Budget revenue forecasts are “overly optimistic” and that its debt servicing payments will be higher than projected due to the rise in global interest rates
BPL fuel hikes ‘slap in face’ for Family Islands
Family Island Chamber of Commerce heads have branded Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) fuel charge hikes “a slap in the face” as they now have to pay more for unreliable electricity supplies that frequently suffer outages.
BAMSI’s $7m investment targets 30% import slash
The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) is aiming to invest $7m in a series of “greenhouse parks” designed to cut imports of vegetable staples by 30 percent.
DEREK SMITH: Don’t ignore cyber threat to mobiles
As should be evident by now, cyber security must always be a top business priority and, in most cases, it should be the priority. Unfortunately, other cyber security efforts have often overshadowed security initiatives related to mobile devices.
Avalanche!
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The first warning of an avalanche usually comes from the noise it makes, as the mix of snow, rocks and other debris rolls down mountain slopes at speeds that can reach 30 kilometres per hour.
Principal ‘to take leave’
THE principal at the centre of friction at Thelma Gibson Primary School has asked to take vacation leave beginning today, following a heated meeting with teachers, parents and administrators on Friday.
Suspected drowning investigated
POLICE are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of an 87-year-old man on Sunday.
Man shot by police and officer ‘struck by car’
A POLICE officer is in hospital in serious condition after reportedly being struck by the driver of a Honda Fit who police attempted to stop while in the area of Fourth Street and Coconut Grove.
Murdered man ‘was out on bail’
A 40-YEAR-OLD man who was shot and killed at a farmer’s market on Baillou Hill Road South last Friday was said to be on bail for a serious offence at the time of his murder.
Update ‘very shortly’ on minister allegation
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said he expects to get an update “very shortly” concerning investigations into claims made against Housing and Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis.
Hailing our nation’s heroes
MORE than 200 Bahamians were recognised on National Heroes Day for their contributions to national development that helped shape The Bahamas.
PM: BPL rise won’t lead to job cuts
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis says he doesn’t believe that his administration’s decision to increase Bahamas Power and Light’s monthly fuel charge will lead to job layoffs and business closures.
Munroe turns to judges as country faces crime crisis
WHILE acknowledging the country is facing a crime crisis, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday he is hoping to meet with judiciary officials this week to discuss ways to speed up criminal cases as a part of their crime fighting strategies.
Shane Gibson: I’ll run in next election
FORMER MP and Cabinet minister Shane Gibson has confirmed that he is seeking a return to frontline politics and is hoping to run for the MICAL constituency in the next general election.
Minister defends joint operation
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe says the joint national security operation between The Bahamas and The Turks and Caicos Islands is in the best interest of the country despite criticism from some quarters.
GSSSA set to resume sports with softball and baseball
AFTER a two and a half year hiatus that was hampered by the non-payment of fees to coaches and officials, the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association is all set to resume its afterschool activities with softball and baseball as they celebrate their 30th anniversary this year.
Munnings makes impact in French ProB League
TRAVIS Munnings has had an immediate impact in his promotion to the French ProB League with his Boulazac Basket Dordogne basketball club.
