Mosko project gets planning go-ahead
The Mosko Group has received approval for its Rock Point “day trip” destination on New Providence’s north coast from the Government’s planning authorities.
Gov’t urged: ‘Bite the bullet’ on home crisis
The Government must “bite the bullet” and absorb land costs, a Bahamian engineer asserted yesterday, arguing that it is “the only way” to resolve this nation’s affordable housing shortage.
Investor pays taxes for 20 years but doesn’t own land
A foreign investor paid more than 20 years worth of real property taxes on Eleuthera property that the Government approved it to acquire only to discover that it is not the land’s rightful owner.
Marinas seek ‘mercy’ with boating-related food sales off 20%
Bahamian food stores have reported a 20 percent decline in sales to visiting boaters, a marina chief has revealed, while asserting: “Hopefully someone will show us some mercy this year.”
RBC Bahamas locked in battle to reclaim $1.854m
RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) is battling to recover $1.854m that it wired to a California money transmission business one month after the latter was ordered to cease business by the state’s regulator.
Broadcasting Corporation says they profited from Trump inauguration trip
The Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (BCB) has dismissed claims that ZNS’s coverage of President Donald Trump’s inauguration cost taxpayers over $200,000, labeling such assertions as “categorically false and misleading”.
Water and Sewerage Corp: Water production restored but conservation measures remain
THE Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) said that full water production capacity has been restored following operational challenges last week - but water conservation measures will remain in place to rebuild New Providence’s reserves.
FNM Killarney association backs Minnis
THE chairman of the Free National Movement’s Killarney Constituency Association has expressed full support for Dr Hubert Minnis’ plans to seek re-election, criticising the party’s decision to require him to complete a training module.
Bail review after suspect in triple killing left unmonitored
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe pledged on Friday to review the country’s bail monitoring protocols after it was revealed that a man accused of a triple murder remained on bail for months due to an alleged oversight.
Police launch probes after two babies are found dead
The deaths of two babies over the weekend have sparked police investigations, including a child who drowned in a bucket and another whose body was found off the road.
Three murdered in weekend shootings
THREE people, including a man reportedly on bail for murder and a woman who recently became a mother, were killed in separate incidents during a violent weekend in New Providence.
Fatal Cowpen Road shooting marks third murder of the year
Police in New Providence are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the Cowpen Road area on Friday night.
Father accused of abandoning daughter reported missing
A 49-year-old father was granted bail on Friday after he was accused of putting out and abandoning his underaged daughter while she was reported missing earlier this month.
Man accused of shop breaking granted bail
A MAN was granted bail after he was accused of attempting to break into a spa on 7th Terrace last week.
Multi-agency push to provide inmates with IDs for workforce reentry
The Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS) is ramping up efforts to ensure inmates have the necessary identification documents to successfully reintegrate into society upon release.
WSC: Low water pressure due to high demand and operational challenges
Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) customers will experience reduced water pressure between 10pm and 5am over the next several days due to high demand and operational challenges.
Man remanded over Big Pond triple shooting
A MAN was remanded into custody on Friday after he was accused of a triple shooting in the Big Pond area earlier this month that claimed the life of Rashad Sweeting, the year’s first murder victim.
Two men accused of rape and armed robbery at GB inn
Two men were arraigned in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on rape and related armed robbery charges on Friday.
Man accused of attempted murder and possession of firearm
A MAN was remanded into custody on Friday after he was accused of a failed murder attempt on Baillou Hill Road South earlier this month.
