Minister: Hutchison 'will not rebuild' GB airport
A Cabinet minister yesterday confirmed that Hutchison Ports Holdings had indicated it will “not rebuild” the parts of Grand Bahama International Airport that were devastated by Hurricane Dorian. Senator Kwasi Thompson, minister of state for Grand Ba
Bahamas gains 'massive visibility' from mall show
The Bahamas has gained “massive visibility and exposure” through being promoted to thousands of shoppers at one of south Florida’s largest malls. This nation has “dominated” the Sawgrass Mills complex since January 16, and shoppers have one final we
EDITORIAL: Brookfield here to stay – so work together for a brighter future
THE future of Atlantis has been up in the air for a long time – but now it is off the market.
PETER YOUNG: And finally . . . let’s not look back in anger
Well, folks, it has actually happened. Britain left the European Union on January 31. This has created enormous attention and extensive international media coverage and there have been huge celebrations in London and elsewhere in the country. It has been described in Britain as the most significant moment in the nation’s modern history.
Bishop Hall backs PM's stance on expunging criminal records for minor offences
BISHOP Simeon Hall said he supports the prime minister’s stance on expunging records for people convicted of minor offences, stating yesterday everyone deserves a “second chance”.Bishop Hall spoke a day after Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis told The
Remains of another two people found on Grand Bahama
POLICE in Grand Bahama are continuing their search for missing storm victims after the human remains of two people were recently discovered on the island. According to Superintendent Brian Rolle, head of Grand Bahama’s Central Detective Unit, office
Activists calling on Disney to help create 'sustainable alternative' to private port
ORGANISERS of the Last Chance for Lighthouse Point campaign are calling on Disney Cruise Line to collaborate with local non-profit organisations to create a “sustainable alternative” to its private cruise port that would protect the environment and b
Officials target mid-Feb for Grand Lucayan sale
OFFICIALS are eyeing a mid-February deadline for the completion of the sale of the Grand Lucayan resort in Grand Bahama. According to Michael Scott, chairman of government’s special purpose vehicle that owns the resort, the agreement on the final tr
Virus rumours hit restaurant trade
CHINESE restaurants have experienced a drop in business which they attribute to rumours about the coronavirus, according to Brian Wong, president of the Chinese Community Association of The Bahamas. He said yesterday: “The rumour I heard is, ‘don’t
Sands says Hanna Martin claims 'unfair'
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands called Englerston MP Glenys Hanna Martin’s recent claims of people being denied healthcare “unfair”. On Sunday, Ms Hanna Martin issued a statement noting she has heard “more and more personal accounts” from people in d
FACE TO FACE: A rollercoaster ride of fame, despair and finally salvation
The year was 1973 – the glorious year of Independence for The Bahamas. There was a lot to be proud of. There was such a sense of pride in being Bahamian; having a flag of our own, a national anthem and a pledge. The people of The Bahamas were committed to moving forward, upward and onward together. Bahamians were making their presence felt in the world in many disciplines; among them - athletics.
ATLANTIS SALE IS ABANDONED: Owners take resort off the market and now plan to reinvest
Atlantis will not be sold "at this time", it was revealed last night, with its owner instead deciding to unleash a "significant" three-year investment strategy despite receiving multiple offers.
Central Bank raises growth forecast to 'flat'
The Bahamas’ 2020 economic growth prospects have improved to “flat”, it was revealed yesterday, with the Central Bank less certain that this nation will suffer a minor contraction. John Rolle, its governor, said it “doesn’t want to be wedded to a nu
$2m lighthouse project aiming to 'energise' PI
A Bahamian entrepreneur yesterday voiced optimism that his planned $2m transformation of Paradise Island’s western tip will “energise the restoration of other historical sites” throughout this nation.Toby Smith, principal of Paradise Island Lighthous
'Be sceptical' of all sides on free trade
An international trade attorney says that The Bahamas will “definitely” have to slash its average Customs duty rate in half if it continues to pursue full World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) membership. Paul Lalonde, partner and head of international t
30 jobs lost as Julius Baer closes
A major Swiss-owned financial institution yesterday revealed the closure of its Bahamas business with the loss of 30 jobs in the latest blow for the financial services industry.
Staff fume at salaries change
The hotel union yesterday warned "another fight" is brewing over the decision by Atlantis to switch from a weekly to bi-weekly staff payroll, a top official saying: "It's not sitting well."
Embassy rejects virus travel ban
HAIGANG Yin, the Chinese charge d’affaires to The Bahamas, said China does not support the travel restrictions The Bahamas and other countries have implemented to combat the spread of the new coronavirus, insisting his country has the disease under control.
Officer sues over Exuma assault case
THE senior police officer who allegedly punched two women in an incident in Exuma that went viral on social media last year is suing the government for “unlawfully” interdicting him for offences he claims he did not commit.
