Dingman to face default judgment
A Lyford Cay resident’s former business partners have been given permission by a New York judge to seek a default judgment against him over the collapse of his Nassau restaurant empire.Judge Naomi Buchwald last Monday allowed Erik Gordon and Ryan Giu
Bahamas 'in best position in region' to target groups
THE Bahamas is “in the best position in the Caribbean” to target the lucrative group travel market, a senior tourism official saying yesterday: “We see this as having huge growth potential.” Joy Jibrilu, pictured, the director-general of tourism, spe
Top tourism official gives climate change warning
The Caribbean must develop effective strategies to mitigate the impact of climate change on the tourism sector and standards of living, a top tourism official said yesterday.Joy Jibrilu, the Ministry of Tourism’s director-general, addressing the open
Agency to host Business Expo
A Bahamian print, sign and marketing agency marking its first year in business is set to host a Small Business Expo that will allow local entrepreneurs to promote their offerings and network. Nkosi Symonette, president of Sign Island, said the Octobe
Financial analysts enjoy big kick-off
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Society of The Bahamas hosted its annual Kick-Off Event on September 6 at SuperClubs Breezes.It serves as an information session for persons interested in the programmes offered by the CFA Institute, the global f
Govt eyes full-fledged cascarilla development
A Cabinet minister yesterday talks are underway about building a true cascarilla industry in The Bahamas through the addition of “value-added” productionSpeaking ahead of a Cabinet meeting, Michael Pintard, minister of agriculture and marine resource
Jibrilu takes Japan
A senior Bahamian tourism official has visited Japan as part of an aggressive Caribbean-wide effort to promote the region’s attractions.Joy Jibrilu, the Ministry of Tourism’s director-general, was among 11 CARICOM representatives invited by the Japan
Cops grab 26 in huge Abaco raid
BAHAMIAN and American law enforcement officers teamed up for massive, surprise operation in Abaco yesterday, uncovering drugs and illegal weapons while arresting 26 people.
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Talks with physicians after demonstration outside hospital
DISCUSSIONS are underway between the Public Hospital Authority and junior physicians following last week’s demonstration outside of the Princess Margaret Hospital, according to managing director Catherine Weech.Mrs Weech said officials met with junio
Disney urged not to kill Eleuthera 'golden goose'
One Eleuthera Foundation (OEF) CEO Shaun Ingraham characterised Disney’s proposal for Lighthouse Point as “killing the golden goose” as he defended the non-governmental organisation’s proposal for “responsible development”. Mr Ingraham insisted the “
Chef accused of defrauding 15 people of $8,000 cash
A 44-year-old female chef was sentenced to two years and two months in prison yesterday after pleading guilty to defrauding 15 people of over $8,000 in cash within the last month.Latoya Lesha Seymour was sentenced by Senior Magistrate Derence Rolle-D
FACE TO FACE: Going above and beyond to help people hear again
The Bahamas is a small country filled with incredible people and it never ceases to amaze me when I have the good fortune to meet one of them. In this case, it was a Bahamian woman who is a trailblazer in medicine and continues to work hard to improve the lives of Bahamians suffering from hearing issues.
Cat Island airport’s future in balance
THE Minnis administration is reportedly at a “crossroads” over whether it will repair or permanently close the Arthur’s Town, Cat Island airport, Tourism and Aviation minister Dionisio D’Aguilar said yesterday.
Robber shot in botched bank raid
A PRISON officer foiled an attempted robbery when he shot the suspect outside a banking establishment on Prince Charles Drive yesterday afternoon.
Magistrate in case leads tributes to slain policeman
CHIEF Magistrate Joyann Ferguson Pratt led tributes last night to Inspector Carlis Blatch during a memorial service for the slain former aide-de-camp to Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling.
Couple’s killer jailed 60 years
Devaughn Hall was sentenced to 60 years in prison yesterday for the murders of Deadman’s Reef couple Barry and Sheena Johnson who were shot to death during an armed robbery at their home three years ago.
Victim: I pray for Labour Day driver – it was an accident
SIXTY-THREE-year-old Anabel Gibson thought she would die after a truck mowed through a crowd on East Street during the Labour Day parade in June.
Crowned with confidence
SHE may not have been crowned the queen of this year’s Miss Bahamas Universe pageant, but Shauntae Miller left the competition as the first runner-up and more confidence that she has ever had.
Help 100 women in need get free mammograms
A local registered nurse needs the public’s help in providing 100 free mammograms to women in need.
