Port Lucaya owner blasts govt, insurer
The Port Lucaya Marketplace’s owner is accusing the government and his insurer of pressuring him to re-open the complex prematurely given its numerous unresolved “safety” issues. Peter Hunt told Tribune Business he was being “bashed on the head” for
60% non-insurance 'huge factor' for Abaco's rebuild
The Abaco Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday warned that the 60 percent non-insurance rate will be a “huge factor” limiting the pace and extent of the island’s recovery.Ken Hutton told Tribune Business that the relatively low level of insuranc
'Don't squander chance' for better disaster risk oversight
The Bahamas “must not squander the opportunity” offered by Hurricane Dorian to develop a better “framework” for managing disasters and other major risks, a specialist urged yesterday.Emmanuel Komolafe, a locally-based risk management professional, sa
Renewable provider ‘totally disagrees; on URCA pay proposal
A renewable energy provider yesterday likened the latest regulatory proposal to private well users selling all water they produce to the Water & Sewerage Corporation before consuming it.
Attorney: Use Carnival deal to fund airport
A top Freeport attorney today urges the government to ensure that the Grand Bahama Port Authority’s (GBPA) owners use their Carnival port proceeds to finance airport restoration.
Gardiner first in 400m semifinal
DOHA, Qatar: In his first real test at the International Amateur Athletic Federation's 17th World Championships, Steven Gardiner came through with flying colours as he advanced to the men's 400 metre final for the second time.
Abaco ‘has no law’ say residents
SOME Abaco residents trying to rebuild their lives after Hurricane Dorian’s destruction say their worries are compounded by continued incidents of looting and theft.
‘I paid Gibson $80k bribes’ – Money to minister ‘to release hurricane clean-up payments’
A businessman yesterday claimed he gave former Cabinet minister Shane Gibson, pictured, $80,000 in cash on five separate occasions to ensure he would be paid for Hurricane Matthew clean-up efforts.
One dead, one hurt in drive-by shooting
POLICE are investigating a drive-by shooting that left one man dead and another one injured and in hospital.
Left in limbo after Dorian
HURRICANE Dorian has disrupted the certainty and comfort that Haitians living in Abaco were once accustomed to, with many of them yesterday urging the government to let them rebuild.
‘Savage’ response by govt to migrants
RIGHTS Bahamas criticised the government’s “savage and cold-hearted” position on displaced Hurricane Dorian migrant victims, pledging yesterday to alert international human rights groups to the policy.
850 displaced students placed in New Providence
WITH Grand Bahama schools expected to open in a matter of weeks, Education Director Marcellus Taylor confirmed yesterday that 850 displaced students have already been registered and placed throughout schools in New Providence. Mr Taylor said the min
THREE ACCUSED OF ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCE IN FREEPORT
THREE Freeport men were charged with robbery with violence in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court yesterday.Sterling Christie Jr, 20, of Nelson Road; Bradley Curry, 24, of Pine Tree Close; and Tyreke Mallory, 26, of Scott Avenue, appeared before Magistra
Davis disappoints
I was shocked to see in the newspapers on Wednesday that Philip “Brave” Davis was playing politics with the tragedy that happened in Abaco and Grand Bahama.
Impeachment of Trump
Impeachment of President Trump? Clearly the Democrats are hell bent to achieve this they refuse to accept the results of their last General Election.
Thoughts on work permits
Recently, several prominent persons have suggested that “undocumented” persons be given the right to work for one year. Here are several thoughts about that idea.
Fred goes paragliding
THE last bodies have not even been removed from the rubble of the death-trap Abaconian shantytowns whose demolition he protested and Fred Smith is off in Italy, paragliding.
Alonzo Russell eliminated in 400 heat
DOHA, Qatar — Grand Bahamian Alonzo Russell, taking time off from his studies at Florida State University, will take the fifth place finish in his preliminary round of the men’s 400 metres at the International Amateur Athletic Federation’s 17th World Championships.
Phoenix Suns to lean heavily on Deandre Ayton this season
THE Phoenix Suns have made several additions to its roster, but will still lean heavily on the improvement of second year centre Deandre Ayton as the franchise progresses.
‘Buddy’ takes centre stage as Kings open training camp
THE 2018-19 season was a breakout year for Buddy Hield with career highs across the board and he looks to continue that trend in the upcoming campaign.
