NCAA basketball guard ‘AJ’ Storr on the move again
AMBROZINO ‘AJ’ Storr is on the move again after being granted a fifth year of eligibility.
Denisha Cartwright 4th in 100 hurdles final
HURDLER Denisha Cartwright narrowly missed out on a medal to lead Team Bahamas' performances yesterday as athletics and sailing highlighted the country's second day of competition at the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Concern safeguards made ‘meaningless’ in Investment Fund $265m draw down
THE GOVERNMENT appears to have moved more than $265m out of the National Investment Fund (NIF) without explaining why, or what the funds were used for, with the Opposition charging that “Parliament's safeguards” are being rendered “meaningless”.
FDI inflows set to jump 62% in next two years
NET foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into the Bahamian economy are forecast to increase by 62.2 percent over the next two years, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has revealed, although it voiced warnings over a “structural shift” favouring cruise tourism.
Former PM calls BPL power conservation plea ‘insulting’
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis branded Bahamas Power and Light’s energy conservation advice “insulting” yesterday, accusing the utility of being detached from the realities of ordinary Bahamians enduring prolonged outages.
Court awards woman $39,000 after catching fire at restaurant
A WOMAN who suffered second-degree burns when her clothing caught fire as a flaming dish was prepared or presented during a class reunion at Sapodilla restaurant has been awarded $39,515.86 in damages.
Gardiner hit with new drug charges
CONVICTED drug trafficker Jonathan Gardiner has been indicted in Georgia over an alleged conspiracy to move massive quantities of cocaine from The Bahamas into the United States, including shipments prosecutors say could exceed 2,000 kilograms at a time.
Grand Bahama man gets $100k surgery on legs after decades of pain
CORDEARO Moss endured pain with nearly every step for more than two decades, ridicule from classmates who called him “crab man” and “Mr Krabs”, and the stares of strangers that sometimes made him afraid to leave home.
Anniversary trip marred by Bimini shark attack
AN American tourist celebrating his 40th wedding anniversary was bitten by a shark during a snorkelling excursion in Bimini after tour operators assured participants the animals would keep their distance.
Ex-DPM: Opposition must ‘stand up’ over BPL woes
AN EX-DEPUTY prime minister is asserting that the Opposition has ”fallen short” in holding the Government to account for The Bahamas’ energy woes with households and businesses paying high bills for “a service they are not getting”.
Fishermen warn of surge in off-season crawfish catches
A BAHAMIAN fisherman, following the August 1 crawfish season opening, yesterday warned there is a rise in illegal off-season harvesting by local divers amid fears US tariffs on the country’s largest seafood export could result in higher prices.
Chamber: Businesses cannot shoulder energy crisis burden
THE BAHAMAS Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) yesterday argued that businesses should not be expected to shoulder the burden of the country's energy crisis, arguing that the Government, Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) and Bahamas Grid Company (BGC) must present a clear plan to restore reliable power.
Andros bridge close hits commute for employees
THE CLOSURE of Central Andros’ Fresh Creek Bridge is creating staffing challenges for businesses on both sides of the crossing, with one retailer revealing employees who normally rely on its access are struggling to get to work.
MP: Energy grid failed to match Nassau’s expansion
AN OPPOSITION MP yesterday accused Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) and Bahamas Grid Company (BGC) of blaming consumers and businesses for the country's energy crisis, arguing that years of failing to expand the grid to keep pace with New Providence's development has left the system unable to meet growing demand.
Bimini hopes Western Air launch ‘just a start’
BIMINI businesses yesterday hailed Western Air’s launching of new direct service between Grand Bahama and their island but described the twice-weekly flights as only a first step.
'Jazz' hits his 17th home run of the season
JASRADO “Jazz” Chisholm Jr may still be trying to climb out of a season-long slump, but the Bahamian infielder is beginning to show signs that his bat is heating up at the right time for the New York Yankees.
FRONT PORCH: The cannibalisation of our stopover business
CRUISING plays a role in our tourism mix. There is a sensible economic and social position between those who wish to near completely ban cruises and those who rejoice at gangbuster numbers that provide limited economic gains.
Hotel’s 50-year owner to ‘take care of staff’ over $7.2m sale
A DOWNTOWN Nassau resort’s 50-year owner has pledged to “take care of our loyal staff whatever happens” once the George Street property’s sale closes.
Four Haitian nationals denied bail over $541k drug bust
FOUR Haitian nationals accused of importing more than $500,000 worth of cocaine and marijuana into The Bahamas near Norman’s Cay, Exuma, last week were denied bail.
