Lyford Cay value open to question
It would be interesting to see an explanation of the analysis supporting the claims in your article headed “Lyford Cay Wages Equal $3k to All Nassau Families” (Business Section, October 23rd).
Detainee escapes Carmichael
OFFICIALS are searching for an escaped detainee from the Carmichael Road Detention Centre.
Plane skids off runway in Freeport
AN American Eagle plane skidded off the runway at Grand Bahama International Airport on Saturday, with two passengers taken to hospital.
End WSC experiment
Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip “Brave” Davis made a valid argument when he chastised the Free National Movement (FNM) government over Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) Chair Adrian Gibson’s request to resume WSC’s disconnection exercise during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Gibson’s claim that private customers collectively owe the corporation $9m pales in comparison to the alleged $80m owed by state-run agencies, as per Davis.
Burglary suspect shot by police
A HOUSEBREAKING suspect was taken to hospital after he was shot by police on Thursday.
BPL Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 25th October: Nassau
STARTS: 10/25/2020 7:00 AM EDT EXPIRES: 10/25/2020 10:00 AM EDT
UPDATED: American Eagle plane skids off runway in Freeport
An American Eagle plane skidded off the runway at Grand Bahama International Airport on Saturday.
Commissioner: Marijuana still illegal - and you'll be locked up if caught with it
COMMISSIONER of Police Paul Rolle made it clear on Friday those found with “dope” will get locked up until the law changes as possession of the substance is still illegal today.
218 COVID cases in police force to date
COMMISSIONER of Police Paul Rolle revealed on Friday that there have been 218 COVID-19 cases in the force to date.
ZNS staff worried over COVID protocols
ZNS employees in Freeport are very concerned that proper protocols were not taken by management when a staffer who became ill at work last week tested positive for COVID-19.
10222020 OBITUARIES AND RELIGION
Thursday, 22nd October, 2020.
Importance of US vote
US election and Russia – Russia is again actively participating in the spread of disinformation in an attempt to get Trump re-elected.
EDITORIAL: Time to breathe life into Downtown
WE don’t need to tell you about the number of rundown buildings in Downtown Nassau.
LETTER: We care
We are living in uncertain times. For many the light at the end of the tunnel is no longer visible. A lack of planning infused with a massive dose of corruption has led to the destruction of the moral fabric and economy of The Bahamas. Fortunately there are people who genuinely care about The Bahamas and they are speaking up and being proactive to protect the country.
LETTER: ZNS unmasked
Why are reporters at ZNS interviewing people who are not wearing face masks? Could this be one of the reasons the station keeps shutting down with COVID-19 issues?
Lyford Cay wages equal $3k to all Nassau families
Lyford Cay's annual wage bill generates the equivalent of $2,858 for every New Providence household as part of a total $453m economic impact, a government-appointed committee has revealed.
Realtor chief 'annoyed' over tax hike proposals
The Bahamas Real Estate Association's (BREA) president yesterday admitted she was "a little annoyed" that proposals have been made to increase taxes related to the sector without its input.
'Curb-side killing construction': 40% productivity decline
An ex-Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) president yesterday said the sector had suffered a 30-40 percent productivity fall due to COVID-19 restrictions, adding: "Curb-side is killing construction."
