Bahamas seeks Israeli help on transportation
The Bahamas is seeking Israel’s support and assistance over maritime and transportation-related matters. Renward Wells, minister of transport and local government, last week discussed with his Israeli counterpart, Bezalel Smotrich, the Middle Easter
WTO 'devastating' for farmers and fisheries
Becoming a full World Trade Organisation (WTO) member will be “devastating” for Bahamian farmers because they are “not prepared” for the competitive demands of liberalised trade regimes.Caron Shepherd, president of the Farmers United Cooperative, tol
Jitney drivers 'hold off' on cashless payments
Jitney drivers have held-off on introducing cashless payment mechanisms into the bus system due to the costs associated with maintaining them.Frederick Farrington, president of the Bahamas Unified Bus Drivers Union (BUBDU), said such expenses undermi
Realtor teams with RBC for Hot Summer Homes
A Bahamian realtor has partnered with Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) to launch a two-month promotion that pledges to deliver a 48-hour turnaround on buyer financing approvals. Monica Knowles, property specialist with Bahamas Realty, explained that the t
Courier blames Customs demands for its closure
A Grand Bahama-based courier service is blaming Customs’ “virtually impossible demands” for its decision to close on July 31 after 22 years in business. GB Express, in a letter to its customers last week, said it was “impractical” to continue operat
UPDATED: Police name seven victims in helicopter crash
A Bahamasair jet left Grand Bahama International Airport on Friday afternoon with the bodies of billionaire Chris Cline, his 22-year-old daughter, Kameron, and five other people who were killed in a helicopter crash off Abaco.
Colebrooke wins Bahamas’ third medal in Mexico
PURDUE University's sprinter Samson Colebrooke pushed the Bahamas medal count to three, adding to second silver during the evening session of day one of the 10th North American, Central American and Caribbean Under-18 and Under-23 Athletic Championships in Queretaro, Mexico on Friday.
Police report filed over illegal dumping 'that caused blackout'
OFFICIALS at Bahamas Power and Light yesterday confirmed that a police report was filed over the illegal dumping that reportedly caused an island-wide blackout.
Exciting lineup of Independence events
AN exciting calendar of events has been prepared for this year's independence celebrations.
Grand Bahama man charged with armed robbery
A 23-year-old male resident of Grand Bahama was charged with last week's armed robbery of Coca Cola in Freeport.
34 fishermen deny fishing with prohibited apparatus
MORE than 30 Bahamian fisherman have denied allegations they were caught fishing in the Cay Sal Bank area with prohibited fishing apparatus last month.
Governor General calls for Bahamians to reject divisiveness
BAHAMIANS must “reject” the things that stir up division if they want to “preserve” the country’s legacy of hospitality, said Governor General Cornelius A Smith.
Race conversation 'should start with reparations'
MINISTER of State for Legal Affairs Damian Gomez believes a national conversation on race should start with reparations.
Bahamas 'significantly affected by climate change'
THE Bahamas is being significantly affected by climate change, according to the acting director of the BEST Commission.
10 Haitian migrants intercepted at sea
TEN Haitian migrants, including six minors, were intercepted at sea this week by the US Coast Guard and taken to Grand Bahama on Thursday.
Opposition on Grand Bahama to Independence celebrations date change
THE change of date of the Independence Celebrations to July 8 on Grand Bahama is not going over well with some residents who feel it is breaking national tradition, and are calling for celebrations to be held as usual on July 9.
Anthaya Charlton wins gold, breaks record at NACAC championships
ANTHAYA Charlton added another historic performance for the Bahamas as the 10th North American, Central American and Caribbean U-18 and Under-23 Championships got underway in Queretato, Mexico.
EDITORIAL: Overcharged by BPL? Get the facts and figures before calling
It’s fair to say there’s not a great relationship between BPL and customers at the moment.
