‘Stars are aligning’ over $3m Nassau Gas raise
A Bahamian propane gas (LPG) dealer yesterday said “the stars are aligning” as it seeks up to $3m from Bahamian investors to finance its ambitious growth strategy throughout the country.
Record number of Lyford Cay scholarship applications
A RECORD number of applications for scholarships have been received by the Lyford Cay Foundations - with STEM programmes leading the way.
Non-profit group returns to help Abaco
ON the third anniversary of Hurricane Dorian, a non-profit organisation helping people and communities impacted by disasters returned to Abaco last week to start their third phase of relief work focusing on home repairs and giving residents who have been displaced or living in unhealthy conditions, a safe, secure and functional home.
14-year-old boy stabbed
A 14-YEAR-OLD male student of Doris Johnson Senior High School is in critical condition in hospital after he was stabbed on Tuesday in the Fox Hill area, police said.
Gov’t goes high-tech for taxes 5% up on Budget
The Government is employing satellite imagery and artificial intelligence (AI) to boost revenue collections that are 4-5 percent ahead of projections for the 2022-2023 fiscal year to-date, a top official disclosed yesterday.
December delay for Village Road
THE Village Road works project is now expected to be completed by December.
‘Little to no damage’ from Hurricane Fiona
FOLLOWING the passage of Hurricane Fiona residents in Mayaguana and other southern islands said they were able to weather the storm fairly well.
UPDATED: MASK MANDATE LIFTED ON OCT 1...but requirement stays in classrooms, healthcare facilities and care homes
Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis said today that the mask mandate will be lifted, starting on October 1st.
Downtown Nassau challenges
I just stopped by to indulge you in allowing me the small space in your letters column to highlight several points worth mentioning – and in the interest of Bahamians.
Erosion at Junkanoo Beach under review
THE Government has been provided with an update on the Bahamas Building Code review that is being undertaken by an international engineering consultant, a Cabinet minister said yesterday.
Shaping tennis diamonds at BLTA’s ‘Play Tennis Bahamas’
THE “Play Tennis Bahamas” programme resumed on Saturday at the National Tennis Centre where kids ages five to 17 years old were instructed in tennis.
Jonquel Jones leads her team at FIBA World Cup
Just days after her WNBA season came to an end, Jonquel Jones returns to international play with Bosnia and Herzegovina at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
Thomas, Murray named to Arizona Fall League Rosters
A PAIR of Bahamian minor league baseball players achieved another career milestone with promotions to the Arizona Fall League.
Seymour leads WBC qualifier in several categories
BAHAMIAN players emerged as breakout stars for Team Great Britain en route to the country’s first-ever qualification for the World Baseball Classic.
HUBERT EDWARDS: Governance of SOEs critical to ‘end game’
I have consistently argued that Bahamian policymakers must move urgently to implement structural reforms so as to influence the country’s economic fortunes.
Is $984,000 frugal?
Someone said a few days ago that we need to be more FRUGAL – thousands rushed to their cells and Googled - Frugal!
Freeport woman accused of $40k fraud
A FREEPORT woman was charged yesterday with committing more than $40,000 worth of fraud.
Two accused of bail violations
TWO men faced the Magistrate’s Court yesterday on separate charges of violating the conditions of their Supreme Court bail for murder and attempted murder respectively.
Gov’t ‘not pursuing’ BPL’s $535m bond
A CABINET minister yesterday affirmed that the proposed $535m Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) refinancing is not being “pursued at this time” but was less definitive on Shell’s New Providence power plant deal.
Man faces murder bid charge
A MAN was put on remand after being charged with attempted murder yesterday.
