Water Corp ‘author of own demise’ on supply cut-off
The Water & Sewerage Corporation has been blasted as “the author of its own demise” over $644,000 in unpaid bills that resulted in water supply to central Eleuthera residents being cut-off for several days last October.
Ministerial ‘intervention’ call as Morton Salt releases 24
The minister of labour was yesterday urged to “intervene” in the planned termination of 24 Morton Salt workers amid union complaints that the company had failed to follow the law or their industrial agreement.
NAD plans $28 private aviation passenger fee
Aviation operators yesterday described fees as “a dirty word” after Nassau’s main gateway unveiled plans to create equality between commercial and private plane passengers by levying a $28 charge on the latter.
Pearl Island happy to have ‘survived’
A Bahamian destination provider yesterday said it is preparing to receive its first post-COVID cruise ship guests this Thursday after hotel clients kept it afloat over the past several months.
Bahamas First severs Colina General tie-up
Bahamas First has issued Colina General Insurance Company with 90 days’ notice that it plans to terminate their agency relationship because of the latter’s parent re-entering the underwriting business.
Officials keep watch on potential tropical storm formation
OFFICIALS at the National Emergency Management Agency are closely monitoring one of two disturbances in the Atlantic Ocean, one of which could be in Bahamian waters by Wednesday.
One dead, man hurt in ambush
A MAN is dead and another rushed to hospital after being shot off Marshall Road last night.
BPL | SKYGuard Projected Track, Intensity, Direction for Future Tropical Cyclone (eAlert #5)
Tuesday, 10th August, 2021.
Cyclists in top gear for the Caribbean Elite Championships
NATIONAL champions Lorin Sawyer, Marla Albury and Antinece Simmons will head a five-member team that will represent the Bahamas at the Caribbean Elite Men/Women Road Cycling Championships in the Dominican Republic.
Twenty participants complete Fulbright Training Programme
TWENTY participants completed the first Fulbright App Development Training programme in Grand Bahama, creating more human technology capacity and young entrepreneurs on the island.
Pandemic trauma
Since the turn of the century, warnings have been given about the powerful effects of virus and influenzas. Such diseases have killed billions throughout human history. Black Plague, Spanish Influenza to name a few you may recognise. Various Governments have not ignored their powerful destructiveness, and established agencies to study, catalogue and research these viruses and their cures. Much has been done to understand these powerful predators and governmental responses have saved the lives of many in the past.
BICA president: Tough times increase fraud
The Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) president yesterday said tough economic times often result in an increase in fraudulent activity as persons turn to such activities to “make ends meet”.
Inspection outsource to cut approval ‘bottleneck’
Construction professionals yesterday said that allowing licensed engineers and architects to perform third-party building inspections will help “reduce the bottlenecks in the Ministry of Works”.
Pair behind bars as they wait bail ruling
TWO men who claimed they stabbed a third man in self-defence were yesterday remanded to prison pending their bail hearing.
Man accused of abducting teen
A 45-year-old man who denied abducting a teenage girl who was reported missing was yesterday granted bail ahead of his trial.
COVID ambassador saw ‘red flag’ on test
A COVID-19 ambassador yesterday testified of noticing a red flag on the COVID test of a man who was attempting to travel earlier this year.
Bringing home gold: Time for a national celebration
Team Bahamas, led by gold medallists Steven Gardiner and Shaunae Miller-Uibo, will be returning home on Thursday for national celebrations for their performances at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.
BLTA congratulates Denali Nottage for championship win
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) congratulates Denali Nottage, who emerged as champion at the ATA Under-18 Boys category in Orlando, Florida. The event was a 64 draw, Level 5.
SPREAD THE WORD - IT WILL SAVE LIVES: Vaccinated are urged to explain to others why they took jab, curfew changes announced
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis revealed Monday night that a deal has been inked for the delivery of substantial vaccine supplies, giving The Bahamas the capacity to administer the shot to all who wish to receive it - and urged those who have had to vaccinations to talk to those who have not to encourage them.
