'Discipline, not just speed' needed in Dorian clean-up
A Cabinet minister says Abaco’s post-Dorian clean-up “requires tremendous discipline and not merely speed” amid concerns that the effort needs to be “ramped up” to facilitate the island’s restoration. Desmond Bannister, minister of works, told Tribu
Property worth $160m added to taxation rolls
The government has already added $160m worth of property to the tax roll through its technology-driven initiative to upgrade “antiquated” systems, the deputy prime minister has revealed.K Peter Turnquest, addressing the eighth annual Caribbean valuat
Broker: Too many Bahamians priced out of mid-market homes
A well-known real estate broker has urged the country to tackle the growing problem of housing affordability, warning that too many Bahamians are being priced out of the mid-range market.“Home ownership has been shown to be the foundation of safer, h
DPM: Release 'chokehold' over financial innovation
The Bahamas must “release our chokehold on the status quo” if it is to successfully break into new financial services products and markets, the deputy prime minister has urged. K Peter Turnquest, addressing members of the Bahamas Association of Comp
Works minister to lead Long Island's Outlook
Desmond Bannister, pictured, minister of works, will be the main speaker at the fifth Long Island Business Outlook conference that is scheduled for November 14.It will be held at the Ladies Friendship Centre in the settlement of Grays under the theme
Bank acquires former RBC FINCO property
NAI Bahamas Realty Commercial, the commercial division of Bahamas Realty, has facilitated the sale of the former FINCO building on Robinson Road to another unnamed retail bank. Larry Roberts, commercial broker, negotiated the sale of the property fo
Rotary Clubs of Grand Bahama distribute building materials in East End
Rotary Clubs of Grand Bahama organised several convoys into East Grand Bahama, distributing much-needed building materials to residents to help rebuild homes in those devastated East End settlements.
Well-known physician Dr Augustine Ohueyi dies
THE Grand Bahama Medical community is saddened by the death of Dr Augustine Ohueyi, who was a well-known physician on the island.
Teachers union 'to take legal action' over Carlton Francis, CH Reeves
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson said the union will be taking legal action against the Ministry of Education to resolve ongoing issues at Carlton Francis Primary School and CH Reeves Junior High School.
Decision to discharge pair of criminal charges remains 'undisturbed'
THE Court of Appeal has dashed the Crown's hopes of overturning a magistrate's decision to discharge a Haitian woman and her brother of criminal charges.
Pharmacists granted leave to join colleague's appeal
TWELVE local pharmacists have been granted leave to join their colleague’s appeal of a Supreme Court judge’s decision to not compel the Bahamas Pharmacy Council to renew her licence.
EDITORIAL: Why so quiet, Mr Lloyd?
As the country chews over the latest examination results showing no progress for students in maths, English and science, here are some strong words to consider.
A COMIC'S VIEW: Time to enjoy the funny side of Halloween
WITH PLP Chairman Fred Mitchell, wishing the demise of QC and human rights activist Fred Smith, coupled with Speaker of the House, Halston Moultrie still ‘freaking’ himself out in the HOA, politics in the 242 has taken a dark turn, this Halloween weekend.
Marco City team distributes relief to 200 residents in Grand Bahama
THE Marco City Constituency Team distributed relief items to more than 200 local residents this week on Grand Bahama. The event was held at the Zenobia Cooper Park in Coral Reef Subdivision One on Wednesday afternoon. Toshyia François, office admin
Where are our new building materials?
DISPLACED residents who lost their homes in Hurricane Dorian are frustrated that building materials have not yet been distributed by NEMA to help them start reconstruction in East Grand Bahama.Some residents are staying in accommodations provided by
Wish Fred Smith dead? Mitchell declines to comment
FRED Mitchell declined to comment yesterday after a website he previously said “aligns itself with his thinking” wished death on attorney Fred Smith. Editorial writers on the Bahamas Uncensored website hoped for a more harmful outcome for Mr Smith,
Motorists complain about licence delays
IRATE drivers yesterday expressed frustration with Road Traffic Department over the continued delay with the issuing of new drivers’ licences. “They run out of plastic (drivers licence) cards some time ago and this is my third week here and they tol
