Construction industry experts unite in Dorian aftermath
A Bahamian Construction Alliance is recommending the government deputize industry professionals to assist with the building assessment and permit approval processes.
Welcome for clarity in awarding government contracts
A local contractor has welcomed the new Public Procurement Draft Bill put forward by the government for consultation believing it would fix the lack of transparency in the government bidding process.
GB airport back in operation next month
Grand Bahama International Airport is set to welcome its first international commercial flight - post Hurricane Dorian - on November 15.
Man shot dead in Pinewood Gardens
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead in Pinewood Gardens on Sunday night.
An epic voyage
Radio Y98’s Loyal Listener Sail Away took place on Saturday night onboard Nassau’s newest and only pirate ship - Blackbeard’s Revenge. Guests set sail on a new adventure with Y98’s Queens of the sea Saraan Bonny and Mary Jane Read along with Bosun D
OAS chief congratulates PM
Luis Almagro, Secretary-General of the Organisation of American States, congratulated Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis on the government’s leadership and response to Hurricane Dorian during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister on Friday
NO BACKING DOWN ON DEPORTATIONS: Govt rejects UN’s concern over new migrant expulsions
THE government’s decision to resume deportation of undocumented migrants was “painstaking”, but came only after careful analysis at a time deemed appropriately humane and necessary, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
‘Why change RBDF top command now?’
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis has questioned whether the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s change in leadership will impact ongoing recovery efforts on storm-ravaged islands.
Harbour Island project ‘unlawful’
A HARBOUR Island development must make an application to the “appropriate authority” and receive the requisite approvals “in compliance with the law” if work is to ever resume on the project, a Supreme Court judge has ruled.
‘Time to bin Oban after huge spill at refinery’
THE massive oil spill in Grand Bahama caused by Hurricane Dorian should be incentive enough for the government to reject the controversial Oban refinery proposal, an environmental watchdog has asserted.
Mike Strachan puts up record setting numbers for the Golden Eagles
MIKE Strachan has put up record setting numbers on the football field for the University of Charleston Golden Eagles through just seven games thus far this season. The redshirt junior wide receiver currently leads the Mountain East Conference in nea
Trial for pair accused of killing mother
THE remaining two women accused of murdering teenage mother Breanna Mackey last year will stand trial tomorrow. Dervinique Edwards and Zaria Burrows will be tried before Justice Cheryl Grant-Thompson over allegations they murdered the 19-year-old on
Time to stop drilling for oil
I find it extremely disappointing and sad that our supposedly educated Prime Minister does not have the fortitude and strength to quash the idea of drilling for oil in The Bahamas, immediately.
Question of insurance
Are vehicles and equipment of the RBPF and RBDF insured?
When it comes to Haiti, follow the money
In the search for motive, reason or rationale to explain the travesties, mysteries or controversies of life it is usually wise to follow the money.
Gio Johnson records another win in latest bout in Thailand
GIOVANNI Johnson continues a successful training period in Thailand with another win in his latest Muay Thai bout. Johnson won via decision in his latest bout and now has five wins in professional fights during this current period training out of Tr
Uibos and Gardiner celebrate feats at 17th IAAF Worlds
MAICEL Uibo is enjoying the festive celebrations he’s experiencing with his wife, Shaunae Miller-Ubo, and Steven Gardiner. He’s not sure what level of reception they will receive when they head to Estonia next month.Uibo is in town with his wife as s
Honouring ‘Knucklehead’
WILLIAM ‘Knucklehead’ Johnson set a pace that he thought by now would have been surpassed by one of the past distance runners in the country.
Hitmen stop Truckers, take 3-1 lead
For the second game in the series, Courtney Smith got a timely hit - this time a two-run home run - to help propel the pennant winning CS Hitmen to a 4-0 whitewashing of the defending champions Commando Security Truckers.In game four of their New Pro
Warriors get 4-3 win over Wildcats, stave off elimination
DESPITE losing their potent batter Latoya Brown, their manger Richard Bain and coach Kelly Smith to an illegal substitution, the Inventive Intellect Warriors managed to avoid elimination in their best-of-seven championship against the defending champ
