BREAKING NEWS: Family Islands airport operations hit by industrial action
AIRPORT operations on several Family Islands were severely affected today after more than a dozen airport employees refused to show up to work in protest of unresolved workplace grievances.
YOUR FAVORITE HOT DRINK IS A HOT COMMODITY
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Because of problems in the supplier countries, coffee prices have been rising for more than a year. Those who enjoy hot beverages must be prepared for worse – coffee can get significantly more expensive.
Eleuthera water cut-off prevented at last minute
CENTRAL Eleuthera’s water supply enjoyed a last-minute rescue after the Water & Sewerage Corporation finally submitted a newly-signed contract to the area’s supplier before Friday’s cut-off deadline.
Vast majority of COVID dead never took jab
DATA from Princess Margaret Hospital shows of the 104 COVID-19 deaths between August 1 and September 8 more than 95 percent of those patients were unvaccinated. This accounts for 99 people.
PLP leaders accuse govt of failing Grand Bahama
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis criticised the government for its “failed” initiatives and deals as well as Hurricane Dorian relief efforts on Grand Bahama.
PM’S PLEDGE TO HELP NEW HOME OWNERS: Minnis unveils range of concessions to kick start house building explosion
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has said if re-elected the Free National Movement will provide housing construction concessions for all first-time Bahamian homeowners who are building an owner-occupied dwelling valued at $300,000 or less.
The deadly summer of ’21
AS the end of summer approaches, what should have been a time of great fellowship with backyard barbecues, basking in the sun, and frolicking in the sea, turned out to be a period filled with rage, anguish, and grief.
Make masks and vaccines mandatory
A BIG debate in the United States erupted recently when a state school ruled that any student attending that institution of learning had to wear a mask.
HUBERT EDWARDS: Facing up to the brutal facts
THE COVID-19 crisis is teaching the world and every country some important lessons. It would not be an understatement to suggest that we have been, for the last 18 months, in the front seat of a masterclass.
Stunned over latest water cut-off threat
CENTRAL Eleuthera businesses were late last week stunned that they came so close to losing their water supply for a second time before a last-minute resolution was found.
BPL industrial deal revised in 48 hours
THE Bahamas Electrical Workers Union (BEWU) says it signed a revised industrial agreement with Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) on Friday after finding clauses in the initial deal that it had not agreed to.
Bahamians given top Bradford Marine spots
BRADFORD Marine has made several senior management appointments that have placed Bahamians in charge of its Grand Bahama operations.
Bahamians given top Bradford Marine spots
BRADFORD Marine has made several senior management appointments that have placed Bahamians in charge of its Grand Bahama operations.
DEREK SMITH: Managing political risk is everyone’s business
IT IS often difficult to predict and manage political risk due to its unpredictable nature and difficulties in measuring it.
Bridgewater dominates in his French reunion
DOMINICK Bridgewater was dominant in his return to France’s NM2 League.
Two in hospital after shooting
GRAND Bahama police are investigating a shooting that left two people, including a woman, in hospital.
41 Haitian migrants held
FORTY-ONE Haitian migrants were picked up during a joint operation between the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, the Department of Immigration and OPBAT on Thursday.
A great leap forward
DESPITE where he finished in the men’s high jump at the World Athletics’ Wanda Diamond League Final on Thursday, Grand Bahamian Donald Thomas said he was still pleased with the way his season ended.
Gardiner: Surgery won’t keep me down
ALTHOUGH he’s sidelined with a medical procedure that he will be taking care of today at Doctor’s Hospital, veteran track and field coach Rupert Gardiner said he won’t let him keep him down.
Strachan strong on debuts
BOTH Strachan brothers had successful season debuts for their respective teams on the gridiron at the National Football League and high school levels.
