Film industry generates $5m boost for Bahamas
THE Bahamas generated $5 million in revenue from the 247 film and TV-related projects attracted to this nation last year, the Ministry of Tourism revealed yesterday.Its Bahamas Film and Television Commission said these projects included The Bahamas L
Eleuthera 'improvises' with dock as Glass Window shut
ELEUTHERA residents have “had to improvise” to facilitate movement between the island’s north and south after the “vital commercial link” of the Glass Window Bridge was closed by high swells.Ivan Ferguson, the Family Island administrator for North El
Construction regulation moves one step closer
THE Bahamian construction industry is moving closer to having regulatory oversight, after the Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) resubmitted its nominees for the Contractors Board.That Board will oversee enforcement of the Construction Contractor
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Police on hunt for six in murders cases
POLICE yesterday issued wanted bulletins for six men they believe can help with investigations into a number of recent murders in New Providence.
Sir Durward – remembered with love
BAHAMIAN icon, Olympian, and philanthropist Sir Durward Randolph Knowles was remembered yesterday as a man who loved his country and strove to make his community a better place.
Smith hits back at ‘cowardly’ Bethel
FRED Smith, QC, has condemned Attorney General Carl Bethel for his “cowardly and shameful attempt to muzzle freedom of expression” and “intimidate” activists who he said are only seeking to educate the public about their rights.
Does somebody have to die first?
THE LINGERING stench of charred earth has intensified the anxiety of residents in the nation’s largest shanty town, The Mud, Abaco.
THE PRESS BOX: Cowboys’ wide receiving corps ‘desperately needs a facelift’
IN 2017, the Cowboys lacked any real speed on the outside offensively.
Davis: Release document signed by Krieger
OPPOSITION Leader Philip “Brave” Davis criticised the Minnis administration yesterday for its lack of transparency on the Oban Energies project.
Crime scene visit in GB murder trial
JURORS in the double murder and armed robbery trial being held in the Supreme Court on Grand Bahama were taken on a site visit on Monday visiting several areas, including the murder scene in Deadman’s Reef.
Police hunt for US man swept into sea
POLICE are searching for a 19-year-old American man who was swept into rough seas while in the area of the Queen’s Bath, south of the Glass Window Bridge in Eleuthera yesterday morning.
25-year-old charged over hit-and-run that killed jogger
A 25-year-old man was arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday over allegations he struck and killed a woman with an uninsured vehicle while she was having her morning jog on West Bay Street.
Family Island clinics
IT was the news article, Bodies in Bathtubs, that is prompting this letter, but by no means is this the only issue at hand.
Tribute to Sir Durward
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FACE TO FACE: Hey Mr Bully, look at the boy now
Addis Huyler is a successful, dynamic and confident Bahamian man on a mission to ensure his fellow Bahamians are recognised and honoured for the work they do to help make this country a better one. He is the mastermind behind the Bahamian Icon awards, now in its sixth year, celebrating the dedication and success of Bahamians in areas such as sports, entrepreneurship, commerce, media, entertainment, health, tourism and fine art. He is also the CEO of the SIDDA Communications group, a successful marketing and public relations consultancy. With all this going for him, you would have no idea Addis was once a gawky, tall, lumbering kid who dealt with bullying throughout his school years.
How to dress for a curvelicious figure
Not too long ago searching for chic, trendy clothing if you were a full-figured woman often felt like looking for that proverbial needle in a haystack. However, the tide has since turned and today’s fashionistas who wear a dress size 10 and up have more options than ever before.
Relax, men – no more dreaded finger prostate exam
Question: Dear Dr Pinto, I am 47 years old and have never had a prostate check because of the dread of violation by the gloved finger prostate exam. My older brothers, cousins and most of my uncles also never go for prostate work up for the same reason. What other way can we all get a prostate checkup?
Nonprofit wants to help women live the beautiful life
This Saturday, the Viva La Bella organisation is launching a special campaign to provide women and girls throughout New Providence with essential tools so that they can one day experience the ‘beautiful life’.
Local deaconess calls on women to pray for the nation
Deaconess Elaine Hinsey is making a clarion call for the women of the Bahamas to come together in prayer for the nation and “stand in the gap” together to bring peace and prosperity to the country.
