Cruise bidder pledges partnership approach
One of the three Nassau cruise port bidders is pledging to drive more passengers off-ship and increase their per capita spending in an effort to boost downtown Nassau businesses.
Ex-BPL chair laments missed lng possibility
A former Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) chairman yesterday urged the utility to “sort out” its Clifton power plant woes “sooner rather than later”, arguing that the country’s energy costs would now likely match Florida’s had his liquefied natural gas (LNG) plan been embraced.
12172018 EDITION
Monday, 17th December, 2018.
Witness says gunman asked victim ‘You remember me?’ before shooting
A MAN had just bought tobacco products from a local tuck shop before he was shot dead in the Woods Alley area as part of an alleged murder plot two years ago, a Supreme Court jury has heard.
INSIGHT: Another year like this and it could be game over for Minnis & Co
WITH the year 2018 wrapping up, it is quite normal to evaluate how the government has performed throughout the year. Naturally, those opposed to the government take advantage of the opportunity to tell their compatriots, “I told you so”, and supporters loyally defend their party, for better or worse. Likewise, there are those on the fence who may give the benefit of the doubt as they are only two years into a five-year contract with the Bahamian people.
INSIGHT: The rise of a Third Force, thinking outside the box could change it all
LIKE many I remain an ardent supporter of the FNM, but like many, I too am frustrated, exasperated and discouraged at the dissonance exhibited by my party.
Woman killed as car pulled out had alcohol troubles
A MOTORIST, pulling out of her driveway, rolled over and killed a 51-year-old woman at Sheila Close off Joe Farrington Road shortly before 8pm on Saturday, police said.
Mother of shooting victim dies
A FAMILY has suffered a double tragedy after the mother of Ashlee Hilton, Katharine Hilton, died.
UPDATED: Drive-by shooter kills 1, injures 2
ONE man is dead and two others are said to be in serious condition in hospital following a shooting in Ridgeland Park over the weekend.
Woman in 80s assaulted in home raid
AN elderly woman was sexually assaulted during an armed robbery attack on Saturday, police said.
WHERE’S MY SON? Suspect ‘held’ 13 days ago goes missing
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander said the Royal Bahamas Police Force has launched a full-scale investigation into the whereabouts of Marvin Pratt, 40, a Gambier Village resident whose family believes he is in police custody.
Man held after marijuana find
DRUG Enforcement Unit officers in Grand Bahama arrested one man and seized more than 20 pounds of suspected marijuana in two separate incidents.
We’re no fools - we’re just tired
PM so correct on the future for electricity but we cannot forget the 80MW Standby generator RFP…or the pre-RFP contractor - is still in place therefore the RFP was ‘not issued’?
Dames promises new crime-fighting techniques in 2019
WHILE he said on Friday he is pleased by the results of new policing strategies implemented under the Minnis administration, Minister of National Security Marvin Dames said “we are a very long way from getting it done,” and indicated that new crime-fighting technology would be rolled out in the first quarter of 2019.
EDITORIAL: TURMOIL IN EUROPE AND IMPORTANCE OF SAFEGUARDING OUR OWN DEMOCRACY
The continuing violent demonstrations on the streets of Paris and other French cities in reaction to economic and other reforms have caused chaos amidst nationwide anger. Similar riots in other parts of the EU as well, provoked by dissatisfaction with government policies, have reflected widespread unrest on the continent.
My thanks to an inspiring Knight
Bastian pays tribute to Mr Denis Knight.
Fugitive from US caught at airport
A MAN declared a fugitive in the United States was caught at the Lynden Pindling International Airport on Saturday attempting to flee the country, police said.
‘Crazy’ Abaco property tax bill fears resurface
Realtors are warning that “absolutely crazy” real property tax valuations and billings are again threatening to undermine Abaco’s vital second home/property market.
Dehydrated, Canadian Lemieux withdraws from fight
TUREANO Johnson and his camp were left with disappointment rather than a much-anticipated return to action in the ring.
Seven Dominican fishermen guilty of poaching
THREE days after they were apprehended by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, seven Dominican fishermen were charged before the courts on Friday for poaching in Bahamian waters.
