Grand Bahama water potability '34 percent restored'
GRAND Bahama water potability has reached 34 percent towards full island restoration, according to the Grand Bahama Utility Company Ltd.
Digital classroom initiative launched for Bahamas' schools
THE Ministry of Education has officially launched a digital mobile classroom initiative for public primary schools supported by the Organization of American States.
Bodies of two women found on Long Island: Police investigating deaths as homicides
WHILE searching for a missing mother and daughter in Long Island, police on Friday made the gruesome discovery of the bodies of two women in the Salt Pond settlement and are investigating the deaths as homicides.
A COMIC'S VIEW: Is Marijuana a pot of gold?
AS we creep closer to a final decision on the legalisation and decriminalisation of marijuana in the Bahamas, and on the heels of Pastor Dave Burrows reiterating the Christian Council’s stance on the matter…
'Why buy GB airport rather than build a new one?'
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Deputy Leader Buscheme Armbrister voiced concerns about the government’s consideration over purchasing the Grand Bahama International Airport from the current owners and suggested a new airport be built instead.In Novembe
Optimism over new home for UB North
THERE is strong “optimism” concerning negotiations for a new permanent location in Freeport for the University of the Bahamas North after the loss of the $10m campus and $4.5m residence hall in East Grand Bahama due to Hurricane Dorian. Dr Ian Strac
Pintard: Beware scam artists using my name
A FRAUDULENT Instagram account claiming to belong to Marco City MP Michael Pintard has secured the personal information, including bank details, of some unsuspecting residents, Mr Pintard said yesterday.He said he told police about the problem two we
Ex-minister explores poultry farm revival
A former Cabinet minister yesterday revealed he is in the “advanced” stage of exploring whether to revive a Grand Bahama poultry operation that once produced 3m-5m pounds of chicken annually. Zhivargo Laing, who is the government’s chief World Trade
Oil drilling is 'reckless response' to debt woe
Activists yesterday blasted the government’s decision to give the environmental go-ahead for oil drilling in Bahamian waters as “a reckless and irresponsible response” to the country’s debt woes. Sam Duncombe, reEarth’s president, told Tribune Busin
Environmental nod 'huge milestone' for oil explorer
A Bahamas-based oil explorer yesterday hailed the receipt of all necessary environmental approvals from the government as “a massive milestone” towards drilling its first exploratory well.Simon Potter, pictured, the Bahamas Petroleum Company’s (BPC)
Tourism set for $325m Dorian hit through '22
The Bahamian tourism industry will lose some $325m over the three-year period required to make a “full recovery” from Hurricane Dorian, a newly-published study has revealed.A 218-page Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) report, representing a full
'End insurance VAT for small business'
The government should extend the elimination of VAT from insurance premiums to small and micro-sized business following Hurricane Dorian, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is urging. The multilateral lender, in its full 220-page study of Dor
SURGERY SAVES ‘MIRACLE CHILD’: Baby survives after removal of growth larger than his head
AN 11-day-old baby is recovering after a team of physicians, led by leading neurosurgeon Dr Magnus Ekedede, successfully removed a large growth from the back of its head in a groundbreaking operation.
PM tells America his Ragged Island dream
DESPITE criticism that it has taken too long to get plans off the ground to convert Ragged Island into a sustainable “green” community following Hurricane Irma’s devastation, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis maintains the goal still “absolutely” remains, with plans to expand the effort.
Six now in coronavirus quarantine
THE number of Bahamians in quarantine for signs related to the novel coronavirus has increased to six, according to Health Minister Dr Duane Sands.
Medic: Fox Hill shooting victim lucky to survive
A MEDICAL expert yesterday testified how one of the survivors of the 2013 Fox Hill mass shooting could have died from what he believed were “life-threatening” injuries if medical treatment had not been provided.Dr Justin Albury, taking the witness st
Honouring women leading the way
A GROUP of Bahamian women were honoured as female political “firsts” at a ceremony at St Joseph’s Church Hall on Monday. Minister of Social Services Frankie Campbell, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Lanisha Rolle, and Patricia Minnis, wife of
Minister Felicia Archer: ‘Ten years in ministry is only the start’
Minister Felicia Archer’s journey has not been an easy one, but it has surely been a rewarding one. And this evening she is set to celebrate 10 years in ministry with a special event at the Remnant Tabernacle of Praise.
Roker, Gibson rewarded for outstanding seasons
A PAIR of Bahamian student athletes were rewarded for their outstanding regular seasons when the Atlantic University Sport announced its annual awards ahead of this weekend’s conference championships.
BOC: ‘We will continue to plan for the Olympics’
AMIDST concerns about the coronavirus, the Bahamas Olympic Committee has announced that they will continue their preparation for Team Bahamas to compete in the 2020 Olympic Games, scheduled for July 24 to August 9 in Tokyo, Japan.
