DIANE PHILLIPS: Whatever happened to Coral Harbour dream?
Out on a remote strip of road where the airfields of New Providence dwindle away and the land forms a T-junction with an extra arm, like a partially amputated roundabout, lies a subdivision called Coral Harbour.
Well-known businessman dies in crash
A well-known Grand Bahama businessman is dead following a traffic accident in the Lucaya area early yesterday morning. Although police have not released the victim’s name, the deceased – believed to be Palal Cooper – was riding a motorcycle when the
It is our money they are wasting
There has been a lot of brouhaha lately about the Bahamas Defence Force’s decision to let its Commodore take his vacation leave rather than allowing him to stay on the job and continue to accumulate extra pay for postponed vacations.
The need for humility
Humility is a characteristic of “egolessness”, modesty, meekness, humbleness, deference, etc. and is often considered the exact opposite of pride.
It’s time to return to God – Drs Nottage host revival for all nations
THE leaders of Believers Faith Outreach Ministries International are calling for the Bahamas to be brought back to a time of prayer, repentance and restoration when its revival takes place this and next week.
Crushing Part I – No grape crushes itself!
So, I’m reading this book by TD Jakes called “Crushing”. The main premise suggests that through the pressures of life we can obtain the power to benefit and thrive. A friend of mine is also reading the book but admitted it is taking her forever to finish. I asked why and she admitted to the following:
Meditation Healthy and Happy Part II
For each of us we have to come to the place where we determine for ourselves what our highest priorities are, and how are our best energies directed. Hopefully, we are engaged in that is of eternal value.
Joy International Fellowship conference urges Bahamians to be confident in God
Joy International Fellowship, founded by Chief Magistrate Dr Joyann Ferguson, will host its sixth annual Empowerment Conference from October 31 to November 3 at the Warwick Hotel on Paradise Island.
Abaco airport ready 'any day now' for international flights
Abaco’s airport could be ready to receive international flights “any day now”, a senior government official revealed yesterday, with US regulators having completed their inspection. Algernon Cargill, director of aviation, who is also the joint Doria
Sebas: Technology and bureaucracy 'don't mix'
A top web shop boss yesterday warned that imposing new technology on top of old bureaucracy is like “oil and water; they don’t mix”. Sebas Bastian, pictured , Island Luck’s chief executive, said he had repeatedly seen companies acquire the latest so
IAN FERGUSON: How to plan for success in 2020
As the month of November rolls in, the planning process for most businesses is being reviewed by diligent owners and management. They are not gambling on success in 2020 but, instead, are being very deliberate in ensuring success.The truth is that no
PI developer gains nearly $50m sales
A Canadian-based developer is seeking other opportunities in The Bahamas after generating close to $50m in sales from its ten-storey Paradise Island development. Replay Destinations, which acquired One Ocean from the bank in 2016 after its original
Airline opens Nassau to US mid-west visits
United Airlines will next March open its longest non-stop route to the Caribbean when it begins servicing Nassau from Denver International Airport.US media reports yesterday said the first flight will take place on March 7, with the carrier launching
BTC unveils new, improved plans
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) yesterday announced it has introduced new plans as well as improving the value in its prepaid mobile combination plans.The new plan line-up includes three seven-day plans (small, medium and large), a 10-da
EDITORIAL: Talk to the teachers, Mr Lloyd
THE ongoing dispute between teachers from CH Reeves and Carlton Francis schools and the Ministry of Education has taken another unfortunate turn.
STATESIDE: Robert Evans, good looking but still knew how to win
You may have heard the phrase “she (or he) is too good looking to be taken seriously”. There’s a reason a truism like that persists: it can be true. The kids who are blessed with good looks often glide through high school and even college without seeming to suffer a single setback. They are the kings and queens of the prom, the leaders of the school sports teams, the head cheerleaders.
New VAT policy to aid Abaco & Grand Bahama
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced a new VAT policy for Abaco and Grand Bahama yesterday to assist with rebuilding efforts.
Deputy PM Turnquest says new buildings will need ‘pre-approval’
Rebuilding in East Grand Bahama will require “pre-approval” of building plans by the Ministry of Works, according to deputy prime minister Peter Turnquest, stressing that the government has an obligation to ensure the building of “resilient homes”.
Three charities benefit from $1,000 grants
GRANTS of $1,000 each were distributed to three non-profit organisations yesterday by the Urban Renewal Commission in recognition of their charitable work within their respective communities.
