Port unveils ‘cruisin’ green’ waste move
The Nassau Cruise Port (NCP) yesterday unveiled its ‘Cruisin’ Green’ sustainable waste management initiative as part of celebrating Global Recycling Day.
Urgent plea for blood donations in GB
HEALTH officials in Grand Bahama are urgently appealing for blood donations as Rand Memorial Hospital struggles to meet the rising demand for transfusions.
Health Ministry investigating claim a man died of food-borne illness from local restaurant
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness said it is investigating claims that a man died from a food-borne illness after eating at a local restaurant.
GB woman pleads for return of tens of thousands of dollars confiscated by police
A GRAND Bahama woman is pleading for the return of tens of thousands of dollars seized by police six months ago, insisting she provided proof of its origin and has hired an attorney to fight for its release.
Man acquitted of murder
A man was yesterday acquitted of murder and attempted murder in the trial of a fatal 2020 drive-by shooting on Hampton Street.
Three-months jail for assault of officer
A WOMAN was sentenced to three months in prison yesterday after admitting to kicking, biting, and throwing a chair at a police officer following a disturbance at a restaurant last weekend.
Two shooting incidents leave two men hospitalised Monday
POLICE are investigating two shooting incidents that occurred in New Providence on Monday, leaving two adult men injured and hospitalised.
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.
