Power firm warns over bogus device
POWER supply has finally been restored at several businesses in Freeport following an investigation conducted by the Grand Bahama Power Company into a “fake” energy saving device that was allegedly sold to many business owners and residents on Grand Bahama by a local contractor.
Outrage at shotgun shark killing
BAHAMAS National Trust executive director Eric Carey wants authorities to investigate a “sickening” shark killing captured on film.
App to help track garbage collection set for release
THE Ministry of Environment will be releasing an app that will allow users to track garbage collection, Director of Environmental Health Services Melanie McKenzie said yesterday.
Isaac takes top prize in writing competition
Isaac Choute of CI Gibson Senior High School scooped first prize as overall winner at last week’s awards ceremony for the third annual national essay competition organised by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with The Nassau Institute. Runner-up was Angel Knowles of Temple Christian Senior High School and Megan Thompson of Kingsway Academy came third.
Sands make 9th year tournament one of giving back
FREEPORT, Bahamas — As spring approaches, so do the hot days of the Bahamian sun, but thankfully the Bahamian Brewery and Beverage Company was able to enjoy a breezy and not too warm Sunday on the greens for their 9th Annual Sands Beer Golf Tournament in Grand Bahama.
‘Night and day’ - if Disney’s $32m effect stays on island
Disney’s cruise port will have “a night and day” effect on South Eleuthera provided most of its forecast $32.2m annual impact remains in the community, a business leader said yesterday.
We need ministry of natural resources, says MP Chipman
CENTREVILLE MP Reece Chipman petitioned the House of Assembly yesterday to establish a Ministry of Natural Resources.
The world has lost a noble, courageous, saintly man
Msgr. Preston Moss’ first impact on my life happened when he and Sister Madene Russell advised my late Father (Sir Clement) that, as a 15-year-old student, I should attend Barry College, then an all girls Catholic College. Frequently, when I saw Msgr. Moss, he would remind me that, as a Freshman at Barry, I carried the cross during a significant outdoor procession. He encouraged me, as he did others, to recall my duty to carry to the world the redeeming message of Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection. A conversation along this line last year, was my last engaging encounter with Msgr. Moss.
Supreme Court to decide if Archer gets new appeal
THE Court of Appeal has ordered that a Supreme Court judge will determine whether Ministry of Works Registrar Omar Archer’s appeal of his conviction for threatening a former assistant commissioner of police in a social media post should be reinstated.
Joenel’s appeal for help to pay for her kidney op
A TEENAGER is seeking donations to help pay for a needed kidney transplant.
EDITORIAL: The question's there - is the prize enough?
THE tabling of the Heads of Agreement for the Disney deal in South Eleuthera gives us all the chance to see the devil in the detail.
Mitchell's insight behind solar deal
Kudos to Hon Fred Mitchell for the insight when he was Foreign Minister of persuading the UAE to make the $4million donation and yesterday the largest solar generating unit was opened officially - of course the Minnis government made no mention or reference to the work of Mr Mitchell - would never expect that.
Making history: Bridgewater jumps from high school to pro ranks
DOMINICK Bridgewater made Bahamian basketball history by becoming the first player to make the jump straight from high school to the professional ranks.
Charles Bain and Colonials advance to 2nd round
CHARLES Bain and the Robert Morris Colonials are moving on to the second round of the 2019 CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament.
Special Olympics: Two more medals for Team Bahamas
Team Bahamas closed out the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games with two medals won on the final day of competition in Abu Dhabi.
Sprint hurdler Sasha Wells named Summit League’s Indoor Track Athlete of the Year
A breakout indoor season for sprint hurdler Sasha Wells produced a top honour in her conference.
World Jr Tennis Championships qualifier: Bahamas 0-2 in group play
TEAM Bahamas is now 0-2 in group play as they attempt to qualify among the top teams in the region for the World Junior Tennis Championships.
‘We’d be double size’ if not for SEC probe
A “super-strong” Bahamian broker/dealer would be “twice the size it is now” if not for a “bogus” US investigation targeting its principal, Tribune Business was told yesterday.
Electricity theft ‘fraud victims’ face big bills
Multiple Grand Bahama businesses and residents could be “victims of a fraud” that may have cost the island’s sole electricity provider millions of dollars, it was revealed yesterday.
