IAN FERGUSON: The economic benefit from being authentic
Every weekend, the Ministry of Tourism’s Authentically Bahamian Marketplace features hand-made Bahamian craft and souvenir products. Visitors and locals alike have an opportunity to experience indigenous food, craft, music and other aspects of Bahami
Web shops partner to fight gaming addiction
Bahamian web shops have teamed with the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre and Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) to host a free all-day gambling addiction seminar at month’s end.The symposium is scheduled for the Church of God of Prophecy, Joe Farringto
Tourism ministry targets south Florida Hispanics
The Ministry of Tourism’s marketing team targeted south Florida’s Hispanic community through its sponsorship of the La Mano Hispana 2018 Art Gallery Opening Night in Miami.The Bahamas’ sponsorship of the event resulted from its partnership with the C
American Airlines grows Chicago-Nassau route
American Airlines will offer year-round service between Chicago and Nassau starting from summer 2019, expanding the route from a seasonal winter service.The move strengthens the carrier’s commitment to The Bahamas, and rounds out its current roster o
10042018 EDITION
Thursday, 4th October, 2018.
Web shops still in talks over sliding-scale tax
Lawyers for web shop operators are reportedly still “in dialogue” with Attorney General Carl Bethel over aspects of the Gaming House Operator Regulations and the sliding-scale tax structure the regulations address.The discussions were yesterday discl
Exuma victim's ordeal drags on after boat blaze
THE young American dancer who became a double amputee as a result of the 4C’s Adventures boat explosion is recovering in Massachusetts and receiving support from survivors of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. Stefanie Schaffer, 22, of Vermont, was a
Minnis: I'll take a backbencher on every international trip
WHILE still not providing any details as to the cost of his recent trip to the United Nations’ 73rd General Assembly, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis tabled in Parliament a list of 17 officials, including his wife, Patricia, who made the trip to New
Money for nothing: Mortgage Corp borrowers – half won’t pay debt
AS he made an impassioned plea for Bahamians to take care of their financial obligations, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest said the Bahamas Mortgage Corporation is “insolvent” if it were not for the government’s guarantee of its debt, with 47 percent of its loans in arrears.
‘Residents buying homes without paying a dollar back’
THERE are “reckless” Bahamas Mortgage Corporation clients who have not paid one dollar toward home loans, Housing Minister Romauld Ferreira revealed, adding that in one instance a delinquency is 15 years old, dating back to 2003.
Conch shell attacker found guilty of killing
A Supreme Court jury yesterday convicted a 24-year-old man for beating a 64-year-old man to death with a conch shell three years ago.
MP ‘owes’ $100k in unpaid utilities
FOX Hill MP Shonel Ferguson’s investment company owes over $70,000 in real property taxes, having never paid them since it assumed responsibility for the maintenance and operation of a building in Centreville some 13 years ago, court documents allege.
Minnis (and brother) back Archer’s role
NEWLY-appointed Contractors Registrar Omar Archer has defended himself over concerns about his qualifications for the post, referring to construction experience dating back to his childhood.
Police hunting for man in murder probe
POLICE are searching for an Abaco man who they believe can help with a murder investigation. Police want to speak with Rashad Ashton Fox, 30, of Sandy Point, Abaco. He is about six feet tall, weighs 190lbs and has a dark brown complexion. Anyone with
BCA quiet over Sands claims
THE Bahamas Contractors Association yesterday thanked former president Leonard Sands for his service to the organisation over the past 12 years but stopped short of endorsing unprecedented claims he was forced out of the position by a government appo
Govt waiting for details of UWI students
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands said yesterday the government is still waiting for the University of the West Indies to provide it with the data of all Bahamian students who enrolled in the medical programme this semester.He said the government needs
Sands' message to PLP: Sit small and shut up
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands yesterday called for members of the Official Opposition to “sit small and shut up” instead of criticising the management of the Public Hospitals Authority’s funds. Dr Sands added the Progressive Liberal Party committed
Check it, catch it - free scans to beat cancer
THE Island Luck Cares Foundation yesterday launched its third annual “Check It, to Catch It” breast cancer screening initiative, with officials expanding the programme to Grand Bahama.“Check It, to Catch It”, according to Island Luck CEO Sebas Bastia
Brinique: Eat wise, stay alive
MISS World Bahamas Brinique Gibson launched her ‘Eat Wise, Exercise, Stay Alive’ campaign competition yesterday at Uriah McPhee Primary School to fight against childhood obesity.There are about 450 students from Claridge Primary, Sade Curtis, Columbu
Texas donors give hundreds of tablets to help schoolchildren
TEXAS philanthropists Carl and Gigi Allen have presented 285 tablets to the Maurice Moore Primary School in Grand Bahama. Thanks to their generous donation, every fourth, fifth and sixth grader at the school will now have access to a wide range of cr
