Cruise port projects 59% revenue surge to $78m
Nassau Cruise Port is projecting 2025 revenues will increase by 59 percent to $78m, its top executive revealed yesterday, with passenger volumes now forecast to rise by a further 300,000 and hit 6.5m.
Mall at Marathon wants $358k from ex-Galleria chief’s estate
The Bahamas’ largest retail shopping mall is demanding $358,532 from the estate of the late Galleria Cinemas’ chief, and ex-deputy DNA leader, to settle an unpaid debt dating from before COVID-19 struck.
Minister wanting $290m hospital ‘to move faster’
A Cabinet minister says he would like New Providence’s proposed $290m hospital project “to move faster” although talks with the Chinese bank financing it are “moving in a favourable direction”.
Gov’t signs first utility-scale solar agreement for Nassau
The Government yesterday signed what is expected to be the first of several utility scale solar energy power purchase agreements (PPAs) for New Providence with Madeleine Solar Power.
‘No escape’ for Bahamas amid global recession fear
A Bahamian economist yesterday warned “there’s really no escape” for this nation with the global economy “on trajectory” for a recession due to the stock market and trade turmoil sparked by US policies
Dr Robert Blaine III announced as University’s new president
AFTER a nine-month process, the University of The Bahamas has announced the appointment of Dr Robert Blaine III as its fourth president and 13th overall leader.
Murdered man’s Family ‘struggling with his death’
A MAN who was reportedly stabbed to death at a motel last week was described yesterday as a skilled mechanic and loving father who his family cherished.
Solar power plant signing could bring over 100 jobs
BAHAMAS Power and Light (BPL) signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Madeleine Solar Power Ltd, marking a major step toward renewable energy expansion — but government officials did not disclose the cost details of the deal.
Trump budget cuts at NOAA could have impact on hurricane forecasting
THE Bahamas Department of Meteorology is already being affected by the Trump administration’s cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) budget, warning that further reductions could hamper this country’s weather forecasting capabilities — especially during the hurricane season.
UTEB ‘intensely disappointed’ with UB president selection
THE Union of Tertiary Educators of The Bahamas (UTEB) has expressed intense disappointment over the University of The Bahamas’ (UB) decision to appoint Dr Robert Blaine III as its fourth president instead of Bahamian candidate Dr Maria Woodside-Oriakhi.
FACING REALITY: Does the church exploit the poor and vulnerable?
Originally conceived as a sanctuary for the brokenhearted, the church has veered from its intended path.
Ultimate Champions bring home the title
Bahamas Baseball Federation President Clarence McKenzie said he was quite pleased with the way his Ultimate Champions Academy baseball team played at the USSSA War on I-4 Tournament in Plant City, Florida, over the weekend.
Javonya Valcourt looks ahead to outdoors
AFTER producing what she felt was a productive indoor track and field season at the University of Tennessee, the Volunteers’ junior quarter-miler Javonya Valcourt is eager to see what the outdoor season holds for her.
Georgette Rolle-Harris likes the direction the high school golf nationals is headed in
GEORGETTE Rolle-Harris said she likes the direction the Bahamas Golf Federation’s National High School Golf Tournament, sponsored by Capital Union Bank, is headed in.
PM: Cuban Labour deal to be reviewed
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said that a portion of the salaries paid to Cuban medical professionals employed by the Bahamian government is sent to an agency in Cuba, a practice he defended but said would also be reviewed.
Govt is ‘closing’ its deal with Pike Electrical, says Coleby-Davis
ENERGY Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis says the government is “closing” its deal with Pike Electrical to manage Bahamas Power and Light’s (BPL) transmission and distribution network, clearing the way for the project’s next phase.
PM launches road safety campaign with a ‘Watch the Road’ jingle and mascot
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said there were 11,157 road accidents last year, 2,234 of which resulted in injuries.
Woman and man have bail modified on charges of vehicular manslaughter
A WOMAN and a man were granted a bail variation on separate vehicular manslaughter charges yesterday, as their cases were officially transferred to the Supreme Court for trial.
Teen admits to injuring man with machete
A 16-year-old boy admitted to seriously injuring a man with a machete on Wright’s Lane last week.
