Freeport hopes it’s now ‘bride, not bridesmaid’
A top Freeport realtor is voicing hope that the ITM/Royal Caribbean project will reverse the city’s unhappy recent history of “always being the bridesmaid, never the bride”.
Bahamian dealers beat US extradition
Two Bahamians accused of facilitating an alleged $500m securities fraud and money laundering scheme are celebrating after the courts in Belize quashed the US bid to extradite them.
Bahamas’ WTO bid faces new scrutiny
The fourth Working Party meeting on The Bahamas’ bid for full World Trade Organisation (WTO) membership will take place this coming Friday in Geneva, Switzerland.
Balance key for vacation rentals
Vacation home rentals are the “perfect opportunity” for Bahamians to gain tourism sector ownership but must be taxed and regulated, a senior industry official believes.
Boy reunited with parents after another abduction
Police are investigating another child abduction in the capital after a boy was taken from outside his home and dropped off near the City Dump.
'Long way to go' in Grand Lucayan process
WHILE a letter of intent has been signed for proposed new owners to take over the Grand Lucayan, there is a long process ahead.
Two in court accused of electricity theft, causing damage to GB Power Company
TWO men accused of electricity theft and causing damage to Grand Bahama Power Company property of over $650,000 were arraigned in the Freeport Magistrate's Court on Friday.
Money-laundering charges dropped against Michelle Reckley and four co-accused
ALL of the money-laundering charges against former Urban Renewal Deputy Director Michelle Reckley and her four co-accused have been dropped.
Minister: Tourism numbers up 16.9 percent
FOLLOWING “record-breaking” results in 2018 of 6.6 million visitor arrivals to The Bahamas, Tourism Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar reported that tourism numbers are up by 16.9 percent and that the trend is projected to continue throughout 2019.
Man in custody after firearm found
ONE man is in custody after police recovered an illegal firearm in a search of a home on Cumberbatch Alley Thursday.
Shock in Bain Town after father-of-three murdered
TENSIONS ran high in the Bain Town community following the murder of a 37-year-old father of three.
‘Charge my attacker with attempted manslaughter’
A BAHAMIAN man who was slashed in the face during a knife attack in Florida is calling for his attacker to be charged with attempted manslaughter.
Cooper criticises Grand Lucayan purchase price
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Deputy Leader Chester Cooper says he does not trust the Minnis administration’s handling of the Grand Lucayan deal following its announcement two days ago that a letter of intent was signed with Royal Caribbean and the ITM group for ownership of the hotel.
Arise, Dame Janet
JANET Bostwick, the first woman elected to the House of Assembly, received her appointment as Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, at an investiture at Buckingham Palace yesterday.
Defence Force veterans sent on leave
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday confirmed that some Royal Bahamas Defence Force officers have been sent on leave - however he declined the specify the exact number.
Shotspotter technology is launched
THE first phase of the Shotspotter technology programme was rolled out yesterday during a press conference held at Royal Bahamas Police Force headquarters.
Water Corp’s managers demand ‘bugging’ probe
The Water & Sewerage Corporation’s executive chairman last night dismissed “baseless and absolutely false” fears employees are being bugged, amid union demands for a police probe.
Man shot dead in Bain Town area
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead in the Bain Town area in the early hours of Friday morning.
