Grand Bahama hotel a gamble
In the 1970s, the Pindling government embarked on its disastrous programme of hotel ownership to create jobs for Bahamians.
A one-stop shop for all financial services
A BAHAMAS-based Fintech firm is aiming to accelerate the inclusion of the “under-banked and unbanked” across The Bahamas via a platform which will unite all financial services into a singular platform, its founder and chief executive revealing plans
BPL’s new philosophy begins to bear fruit
BAHAMAS Power & Light’s top executive said yesterday he envisages at least five islands operating as “stand-alone” operations, describing such a move as ‘healthy’ for the utility.
Wilson 'firing' is part of 'PLP witch-hunt' claims Davis
OPPOSITION Leader Philip “Brave” Davis says the Minnis administration’s witch-hunt against the Progressive Liberal Party is continuing, with its most recent target being former Financial Secretary Simon Wilson.Contrary to a report in The Punch yester
Bannister briefs tourism chiefs on power plans
Public Works Minister Desmond Bannister addressed key senior tourism officials and executives at a recent BHTA meeting.Minister Bannister provided attendees with an insight into the “short, medium and long-term goals to address the cost and reliabili
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Police hunt for missing girl, 14
POLICE are looking for 14-year-old Patrianna McKenzie who has been reported missing. The girl’s last known address was in Gamble Heights in New Providence. Patrianna is 5’4”, has a medium brown complexion and a slim build. Anyone with information on
Challenges ahead - but new-look hospital wards a sign of the future
Major challenges to the operation of Princess Margaret Hospital still need to be overcome, Health Minister Duane Sands warned yesterday.But to prove the situation is improving, Dr Sands pointed to key projects which are about to come to fruition whic
Cops quiz GB Urban Renewal official
AUTHORITIES have questioned a former Urban Renewal official as part of an ongoing investigation by the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s Anti-Corruption Unit.
Injuncted: Judge orders govt to halt all shanty town clearances
THE Supreme Court has ordered the government and utility providers to halt any planned service disconnections or evictions in shanty towns pending a judicial review of the Minnis administration’s policy to eradicate those communities.
Guards foil Fox Hill jailbreakers
PRISON officers thwarted an escape plot by two inmates at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services on Friday.
Two dead in holiday shootings
TWO men are dead following separate homicides in the capital and Grand Bahama over the weekend.
CONCACAF: Bahamas suffers 4-1 loss to Cayman
IT was an unfavourable start to the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Girls’ Under-15 Championship.The Bahamas suffered a 4-1 loss to the Cayman Islands in their tournament debut yesterday at the IM
Thomas to lead team at NACAC Sr Track & Field Championships
FRESH off his gold medal performance at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games last week in Barranquilla, Colombia, high jumper Donald Thomas will lead the 17-member team that will represent the Bahamas at the North American and Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Senior Track and Field Championships.
THE PRESS BOX: 'Only President Trump could get me to defend LeBron James'
ONLY the President of the United States Donald Trump could get me to do something that no one, including my priest, had gotten me to do...Defend LeBron James! DEFENDER For the longest I’ve always claimed you can’t deny LeBron James ‘greatness’ of
Swimmers set for 24th Goodwill Games in Barbados
FOR the fourth consecutive year, coach Shirley Mireault will be taking Team Bahamas to participate in the 24th edition of the Goodwill Games Swim Meet, scheduled for August 17-19 in Bridgetown, Barbados.This year, the Bahamas will join six other coun
Clean your plate? A habit that may do more bad than good
Health coach Ethan Quant, of Elite Wellness Solutions, has succeeded in his weight loss journey and now wants to share his methods with the Bahamas in an effort to foster a culture of wellness and conquer the obesity epidemic.
The Striker's Quest
LIVE Mixed Martial Arts made a spectacular return to the country with Bahamas Open Martial Arts Championship 4: The Striker’s Quest.Bahamian Giovanni Johnson made his successful pro debut at home and Matthew Colquhoun of Jamaica continued his dominan
Rays' Lucius Fox assigned to Biscuits in Double-A
LUCIUS Fox continues his progression through the Tampa Bay Rays organisation and has ascended to the Double-A level for the first time in his young career.Fox was assigned to the Montgomery Biscuits of the Southern League.Based in Montgomery, Alabama
