ORG: Agreement crucial first step in developing public trust
The Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) is commending the Davis administration for signing agreement hailed as “a crucial first step” in developing public trust and sustainable growth.
Chisholm Jr named to his 2nd All-Star Game
BAHAMIAN Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr added another feather to his cap when he was selected yesterday to participate in his second Major League Baseball All-Star Game - his first with the New York Yankees.
NBA debut: ‘VJ’ Edgecombe Jr explodes for game-high 28 points in 93-89 loss to Jazz
VALDEZ “VJ” Edgecombe Jr’s debut in the National Basketball Association for the Philadelphia 76ers was a spectacular one on Saturday night.
Twelve-month probation for man admitting to threatening someone with a BB gun
A 36-year-old man was placed on 12 months’ probation yesterday after admitting to threatening someone with a BB gun over the weekend.
American granted $10,000 bail after being charged with assaulting a man on a boat
AN American tourist was granted $10,000 bail yesterday after being accused of injuring another man during an altercation aboard a vessel in Harbour Island, Eleuthera, last week.
Man accused of importing 16 guns and more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition
A 35-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of importing 16 firearms and more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition into The Bahamas last month.
‘Great tool’: Multi-million SME Bahamas factoring unveiled
A Jamaican-headquartered investment house is spearheading a multi-million dollar accounts factoring proposal that could be “a great tool” for Bahamian small businesses if structured properly.
Major seafood name in court receivership
A well-known Bahamian seafood provider has been placed in Supreme Court-ordered receivership after defaulting on debt understood to be worth between $1m-$1.5m.
New challenge to New Providence Development’s control in the west
Five property owners have teamed to challenge New Providence Development Company’s long-standing control over the island’s western district while arguing that this is anti-competitive.
Boat captain: Saving summer fear ‘spot on’
A motor yacht captain yesterday said Bahamian tourism’s fears for the peak summer boating season are “spot on” after his vessel was recalled to the US three months early over the new and hiked fees.
Attorney’s counterclaim opposition ‘incredible’
A Bahamian attorney’s opposition to former clients bringing a counter-claim against her in the Supreme Court has been branded “incredible” by the Chief Justice.
Baha Mar to open new restaurant in fall 2025
Baha Mar will open its latest restaurant concept, developed by a two-time James Beard-award winning chef, at its Grand Hyatt resort in fall 2025.
BPL promises Briland’s woe ‘fixed’ by July end
Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) has promised Harbour Island hotels and businesses that “everything should be fixed” by month’s end following the island’s recent extended power outages.
BPL pushes back over energy cost criticisms
Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) yesterday responded to criticism over the rise in energy costs reported by a large business that it declined to name.
Independence Day sales ‘steady’ and picking-up
Merchants yesterday described Independence Day memorabilia sales as “steady” but said Bahamians appear to be preparing for a “very low key” holiday this Thursday.
PETER YOUNG: Importance of foreign aid
International or multilateral assistance is frequently subject to controversy, but provision of special bilateral aid by richer countries to poorer ones has always been a matter for special debate.
IVOINE INGRAHAM: The Bahamas - an alcoholic society
It has been recently announced, but no news, that alcohol use among teens has reached “crisis levels”, according to a senior official at the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Well, blow me down with a feather. It has also been said that from the sampling of interviews, more than one in every five of our young are suicidal, which is devastating.
RBDF finalising plans to add 62-metre patrol vessel to strengthen border security
THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) is finalising plans for a new 62-meter offshore patrol vessel that will serve as its flagship, part of a broader modernisation strategy aimed at strengthening border protection and curbing illegal activities at sea.
BPL: Technicians investigating cause of fault that lead to New Providence outages
BAHAMAS Power and Light (BPL) said power has been fully restored in parts of New Providence following a series of weekend outages that left customers without electricity for several hours, fueling public anxiety over potential blackouts as temperatures soar and summer energy demand peaks.
