WTO: Bahamas may have to open reserved industries
The Bahamas may have to open some of the 16 industries reserved solely for local ownership to foreign competition in becoming a full WTO member, the government’s top negotiator is warning. Zhivargo Laing, a presenter at the Bahamas Bureau of Standar
'Small lull' vital on GB airport re-open
The Grand Lucayan’s potential sale makes it critical there is “only a small lull” in restoring Grand Bahama International Airport to full operational health, the prime minister says.Dr Hubert A Minnis, speaking after the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Ass
Tourism ministry testing private pilot preclearance
The Ministry of Tourism is testing the operation of pre-clearance facilities at private Florida airports in a bid to improve access to the Family Islands, the Prime Minister has confirmed. Dr Hubert Minnis, addressing the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism A
Henrik Stenson delivers big moment to win Hero World Challenge
Winless in more than two years, Henrik Stenson found himself in the middle of a wild chase to the finish Saturday with Tiger Woods and the elite in golf all around him.
Woman awaiting deportation dies at police station
Police are investigating after a woman awaiting deportation died at the Central Police Station in Grand Bahama on Friday.
Woodland leads as Tiger gets within two shots
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Two big birdies from Gary Woodland gave him the lead in the Hero World Challenge. A closing birdie on a hole that has vexed Tiger Woods put him in range of a third victory this year.
Cable Bahamas ordered to pay fine and compensate customers for TV channel change
REGULATORS have ordered Cable Bahamas to pay a fine and compensate customers after the company replaced eight television channels without giving the required notice.
$1,400 lump sum for government workers for Christmas, says PM
ELEVATED wages for government workers are on the way with a $1,400 lump sum payment for workers of the public service, according to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis.
800 more jobs - as PM says unemployment rise after storm was expected
DESPITE the government reporting an increase of unemployment in Grand Bahama and Abaco after Hurricane Dorian, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said about 800 people have been hired recently.
Case discontinued over woman's shooting
THE Crown has discontinued proceedings against a 24-year-old man alleged to have tried to kill a woman eight months ago, his attorney has said.
EDITORIAL: They deserve a medal
After Hurricane Dorian, the stories were horrific.
A COMIC'S VIEW: Why we need to grasp the benefits of medical marijuana
WITH Prime Minister Minnis’ recent stance, supporting legalising and decriminalising marijuana in The Bahamas, medicinal marijuana and its benefits to both patients and providers should also be tabled.
Police seek help in search for missing 14-year-old girl
Police have issued a missing person bulletin for 14-year-old Desmonique Dean.
Henfield shocked to be on loan list
SENATOR Ranard Henfield has been included on a list of people with outstanding delinquent loans to the Education Loan Authority. His name was included alongside 98 others in a notice published in a local newspaper yesterday. “We have not been able
Dorian cause huge water damage in Marco City
MORE than 2,500 homes in the Marco City constituency sustained water damage as a result of flooding during Hurricane Dorian, according to area MP Michael Pintard. He has organised the Marco City Coalition which is assisting families with restoration
Govt looking at alternative housing for victims
SOCIAL Services Minister Frankie Campbell said yesterday the government is looking at various housing alternatives for displaced hurricane victims as shelters are set to close at the end of this month. “There are former employers that we’re talking
US warns Bahamas to be careful of China
WHILE the United States supports the partnership between The Bahamas and China, US Under Secretary for Political Affairs David Hale has encouraged the government to “review the financing terms carefully” of any Chinese assistance offered. Mr Hale sa
Mitchell questions Dames over Gibson fallout
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party chairman Fred Mitchell criticised National Security Minister Marvin Dames for defending Commissioner of Police Anthony Ferguson and Assistant Superintendent of Police Debra Thompson amid backlash over their handling the inve
