REEF working with govt on airport handover
THE Revitalization and Economic Expansion of Freeport (REEF) Committee is working with the government on completing the handover of the Grand Bahama International Airport, among other critical short-term objectives to bolster the island’s economy.
Defence Force rape case dropped over ‘inconsistencies’
A RAPE case against a Royal Bahamas Defence Force officer was dropped due to “inconsistent evidence,” according to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Collegiate Baseball magazine names Stuart Freshman All-American
DAUNTE Stuart received another postseason accolade for his freshman season of milestones with the Northwestern State Demons Baseball programme.
Bahamian minor league baseball players have standout performances
SEVERAL Bahamian players had standout performances for their respective clubs throughout various levels in minor league baseball.
Pro 3-on-3 basketball debuts at Atlantis in August
THE country’s sports tourism product will welcome a new event this fall when professional 3-on-3 basketball makes its debut in The Bahamas.
EDITORIAL: Lanisha has her say - but we need answers
IT seems it was never likely that Lanisha Rolle would depart the political scene without having her say.
ALICIA WALLACE: When we clearly see the issues and block out the bullying voices then things really can change
Monday marked five years since the 2016 referendum on citizenship rights and sex-based discrimination.
Eleuthera MP Mackey gives reassurance over Crystal Cruises plan to visit island
NORTH Eleuthera MP Rickey Mackey assured Spanish Wells residents on Monday evening that the Minnis administration will not let Crystal Cruises use the island as its port-of-call during its Bahamas cruise schedule if residents do not want it.
Discussions held over repairs to Parliament
WITH past complaints from Speaker of the House Halson Moultrie concerning the state of his office, Works Minister Desmond Bannister revealed his team has met with the president of the Senate as well as the Nassau Village MP about repairs.
South Andros and Berry Islands curfew moved
THE daily curfew for South Andros and the Berry Islands has been moved from 10pm to 5am, in accordance with an amended Emergency Powers Order.
Waste station being developed at Green Turtle Cay
A MODERN transfer waste station is being developed through the J&G Pavers accelerated project in Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, for proper and efficient debris management in that community.
Moultrie slams disrespect from ‘atheist’
HOUSE Speaker Halson Moultrie accused the executive branch of government of disrespect yesterday while complaining about an “atheist” who works in the government.
‘Win for common sense and sanity’
The Grand Lucayan’s chairman yesterday hailed a Supreme Court verdict dismissing wrongful/unfair dismissal claims by 36 current and former managers as “a victory for common sense and sanity”.
Bahamas must ‘get even better’ on CDC rankings
The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) president yesterday urged this nation to strive “to get even better” in US health travel advisories in the hope it will lead to further COVID-19 restriction easing.
Out Island hotels to miss 65% recovery projection
Family Island hotels will “likely fall short” of projections they will collectively recover 65 percent of pre-COVID business levels during the 2021 first half due to airlift cutbacks from Nassau.
Freeport in $200m boost to Treasury
Freeport contributed close to $200m in taxes and National Insurance Board (NIB) contributions pre-pandemic despite its reputation as a free-trade zone, a report by the KPMG accounting firm has projected.
Spanish Wells ‘dissed’ over cruise call plans
Spanish Wells’ chief councillor yesterday said there is “no turning back” on the community’s opposition to Crystal Cruises, adding that residents felt “dissed” by both the Government and the cruise line.
Which U.S. vaccines will we be sent?
HEALTH Minister Renward Wells said he is unsure which brand of COVID-19 vaccine the country will receive from the United States.
Payments for COVID nurses are on the way
NURSES who worked directly with COVID patients can expect “something” extra in their bank accounts perhaps as early as the end of June, Health Minister Renward Wells told the press yesterday.
