Casino developer’s ‘win-win’ Governor’s Harbour pledge
A US gaming developer yesterday pledged his proposed Governor’s Harbour project, featuring plans for a mega yacht marina and “boutique” casino, will be a “win-win development” for central Eleuthera and involve the local community at every stage.
Man shot dead after leaving gym
A MAN was reportedly shot to death after leaving a gym he frequents at the Shirley Street Shopping Plaza this morning.
Child found dead in canal in suspected drowning
POLICE are investigating a suspected drowning after a four-year-old boy was found dead on Wednesday in the Bamboo Cay area of Grand Bahama.
Planning Institute Bill put beyond February
The National Development Planning Institute Bill is unlikely to meet its original end-of-February completion deadline as officials work to strengthen the legislation following public consultation.
Governor’s Harbour plan is model ‘that’s never worked’
An ex-Bahamas National Trust (BNT) executive director yesterday argued that a seemingly large-scale investment project targeted at Eleuthera’s Governor’s Harbour, and featuring proposed mega yacht and “boutique” casino facilities, is employing a development model that has “never worked in the Family Islands”.
Gov’ts Bazaar move driven by 20-year ‘vesting’ woes
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the Government has little choice but to acquire Freeport’s International Bazaar by compulsory acquisition because it would otherwise have to wait 20 years for ownership to be “fully vested” in it.
Bomb threat prompts evacuation at GB Power plant
POLICE have launched an investigation after a bomb threat prompted the evacuation of the Grand Bahama Power Company plant this morning.
Sergeant saves family of four from burning car
A POLICE sergeant rushing to work pulled a family of four from a burning vehicle moments before it exploded on Gladstone Road.
World Famous sees no ‘way forward’ to reunite groups
A PUSH to reunite the Valley Boys has failed, with the World Famous Valley Boys rejecting overtures from the breakaway Way Forward group.
Immigrants freed immigrants freed early then deported
THE Bahamas Department of Correctional Services is struggling with overcrowding as more undocumented immigrants facing criminal charges enter the prison system, prompting the government to deport 85 inmates granted the Prerogative of Mercy on the condition they do not return to The Bahamas.
279 Grand Lucayan staff to be let go next week
THE government plans to complete the termination of all 279 Grand Lucayan staff by next week February 27, it has been revealed, as efforts to complete the resort’s $120m sale to Concord Wilshire head into what is likely to be the final stages.
Immigrants freed immigrants freed early then deported
THE Bahamas Department of Correctional Services is struggling with overcrowding as more undocumented immigrants facing criminal charges enter the prison system, prompting the government to deport 85 inmates granted the Prerogative of Mercy on the condition they do not return to The Bahamas.
Emergency shutdown leaves Grand Bahama without power
GRAND Bahama Power Company initiated an emergency shutdown yesterday as a safety precaution due to what it described as an imminent threat, leaving the island without electricity.
KEITH ROYE II: Use digital technology and take Bahamas to the world
In The Bahamas, we often speak about tourism as if it is something that simply arrives on our shores.
Activists warning of whale risk from SpaceX landing
Environmental advocates yesterday warned of the risk of whale strandings due to the SpaceX rocket booster landing scheduled for today through February 24.
Rosewood Exuma opponents ramp up for next consultation
Opponents of the proposed $200m Rosewood Exuma project are ramping up efforts to mobilise support ahead of Friday’s second Town Planning Committee consultation on its revised application for preliminary site plan approval.
Pintard hits at PM over energy reform disclosure
The Opposition’s leader yesterday attacked Prime Minister Philip Davis KC over the undisclosed New Providence energy grid outsourcing agreement with Bahamas Grid Company and its operating partner, Pike Electrical.
UK's former Prince Andrew arrested
UK police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
