Lighthouse Point and Disney deal
I am an environmental proponent but I am also of the opinion that where there appears to be a conflict between protecting the environment at the expenses of creating sustainable jobs/employment opportunities for real people that the latter should take precedent.
Britain’s Brexit dilemma
UK and the EU - their Brexit, March 2019 is turning out to be the most laughable event in UK political history. UK never really wanted to join the EU - reluctant from the beginning and then only after the EU being an enormous economy force UK saw the advantages and asked to join.
Follow the process
It seems some people wish to avoid due legal process in this issue of Lighthouse Point-Eleuthera.
DIANE PHILLIPS: That eureka moment in Exuma
At 3:30 yesterday CNN interviewed a man named Jeff Todd about a phenomenon called swimming pigs. Todd lives in his native Canada these days with his wife and twin daughters. He is in his early 30s, a former Nassau Guardian business editor, AP contributor, prolific journalist, author of three books and, of late, a serial Exuma promoter whose fascination is with the swimming pigs.
Bahamas set for CONCACAF Nations League
THE Bahamas’ senior men’s national football team is expected to continue play in the 2019 CONCACAF Nations League next week.The Bahamas will host Antigua and Barbuda on Friday, October 12 at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium with free admission
Lourawls 'Tum Tum' Nairn Jr's autobiography 'Purpose Driven'
ADD author to the expanding résumé of basketball player Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn Jr.The former Michigan State Spartans guard took to social media to announce the completion of his first book - an autobiography entitled “Purpose Driven.”The book detai
'Bonafide Innovators' launch re-election campaign
Incumbent Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ President Rosamunde Carey and her team officially launched their re-election campaign.Led by Carey, the “Bonafide Innovators” list of candidates also includes Carl Oliver (1st Vice President), S
NCAA: Injury concerns could delay Miller's debut with Rebels
INJURY concerns could delay Franco Miller’s debut with the Ole Miss Rebels in his freshman season of NCAA basketball following his recent knee surgery.
Court to Minister: More clarity for labour disputes
The Court of Appeal has urged the Minister of Labour to provide greater clarity when referring trade disputes to the Industrial Tribunal, branding the present process “inadequate”.Acting appeal justice Milton Evans said it was “of fundamental importa
Promoter renews $8m Resorts World pursuit
A beach club promoter yesterday confirmed he is renewing his pursuit of Resorts World Bimini for a minimum $8m in damages, and warned: “I hope they understand we have staying power.”Garrick Edwards and his Therapy Beach Incorporated entity, fresh fro
Oil explorer says Oban, BPL sign of govt backing
A Bahamas-based oil explorer is “entirely focused” on drilling its first exploratory well, while viewing the end of exclusive talks with a “major” industry player as “validation” of its work.The Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC), unveiling its financia
'Double blow' for Exuma operator
AN Exuma water sports operator yesterday revealed it had suffered a “double blow” from the 4C’s boating tragedy as it backed tougher enforcement to combat “rogue” operators.Rebecca Lightbourne, of Exuma Watersports, owned and operated by her family s
New Year's Day goal for vacation rental taxation
THE Government plans to tax the vacation rental business from New Year’s Day 2019, with Airbnb having agreed to collect and remit levies on properties it markets to the Treasury.Dionisio D’Aguilar, pictured (top), minister of tourism and aviation, to
Mortgage Corp 'bends overbackward' for troubled loans
The Bahamas Mortgage Corporation (BMC) “bends over backwards” to work with troubled borrowers, a Cabinet minister said yesterday, adding that it is moving to improve a dire financial position.Romauld Ferreira, minister of the environment and housing,
Compliance officers urged to protect risk, jurisdiction
Bahamian compliance officers were yesterday challenged to minimise financial services industry risk and protecting the jurisdiction’s reputation.Nearly 150 executives were given this charge when they attended the Bahamas Association of Compliance Off
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Hunt for missing teen
POLICE are seeking the public’s help in locating a teenager who has been reported missing by family members.
ALICIA WALLACE: Time for a different tune than our brand of one-note tourism
We watched another one bite the dust on Monday, over and over again. It instantly became a where-were-you-when moment. The videos and pictures seem endless and I imagine people return to them to experience the thrill, again, of what was once Crystal Palace crumbling before their eyes. It is not often we see demolitions in The Bahamas, so this was quite the spectacle. As the dust settles, many people are sharing memories of Crystal Palace, from teenage sleepovers to working night shifts. The demolition, as some have said, was the end of an era.
Davis: Health minister must take role seriously
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday the country’s healthcare sector could improve if Health Minister Dr Duane Sands took his role and responsibilities more seriously.Mr Davis made the observation yesterday during the
