Full regulation will ‘double’ construction’s $408m in Q2
The Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday asserted that the construction sector can “at least double” the 2024 second quarter’s $408m in total activity if properly regulated.
Fire destroys the homes of four families on Dunmore Street
A FIRE ravaged homes on Dunmore Street, consuming funds an elderly man was saving for his cancer treatment and compounding the grief of another family mourning the loss of its matriarch.
URCA takes GBPA energy battle to Supreme Court
THE Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has put its battle with the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) over who has the authority to regulate Freeport’s energy sector before the Supreme Court.
Minnis: US failure to warn Davis shows lack of faith in govt
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said the failure of US officials to warn his successor about an explosive indictment shows their lack of trust in the government and police force, claiming that during his tenure, US authorities warned his administration about a separate, unrelated indictment involving a top local official.
Munroe: Government cannot track Bahamians named in US indictment
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said government could not track the Bahamians mentioned in a recent US federal indictment, adding that if the people named flee The Bahamas, they would be subject to extradition proceedings wherever they go.
Seven charged in $15m Acklins cocaine bust
FIVE Bahamian men and two Colombian men were remanded in custody yesterday after being charged in connection with a $15.3m cocaine bust involving a crashed plane in Acklins last week.
SUSPENDED: Six FNM MPs to miss two House sessions following mace toss last week
FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard accused the Davis administration of trying to silence the opposition after he and five other opposition members were suspended from the House of Assembly for two sittings following last week’s chaotic scenes in the chamber.
Bahamas Aviation, Climate & Severe Weather Network named "breakout innovative partner" of Standard & Poor's Carbon Credits Conference
Leaders in the Global Carbon Markets (GCM) arena descended upon Barcelona, Spain from December 24th, for S&P’s Global Carbon Credit Conference.
Accused of housebreaking, two teen brothers plead not guilty
TWO teen brothers were granted bail after being accused of breaking into a home in New Providence last month.
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Rise in contraband, inmate admissions and misconduct at Fox Hill Prison, says report
A SPIKE in contraband smuggling, a sharp rise in inmate admissions, an increase in reports of alleged misconduct by prison officers and an emerging trend of civilians throwing contraband over the prison’s perimeter walls are matters highlighted in the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services 2023 annual report, which was tabled in the House of Assembly yesterday.
One man and two women accused of having loaded gun
A MAN and two women were granted bail after they were accused of having a loaded gun in their car near Xtra Value University Blvd last week.
Employee given community service for stealing from guest
A MAN was ordered to complete 150 hours of community service after admitting to stealing a guest’s headphones from their room in Margaritaville last week.
Woman who allegedly kidnapped son held for extradition
A WOMAN who allegedly kidnapped her son in 2023 was remanded in custody as she awaits extradition to Switzerland.
Former PM’s books gifted to Ministry of Education for schools
COLINA Insurance presented the Ministry of Education with copies of the second and third volumes of former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham’s book, ‘I Say What I Mean and I Mean What I Say’, which contain speeches throughout his political career.
Grand Bahama Junkanoo Corporation announces tickets are now available
TICKETS for the 2025 Junkanoo parade in Grand Bahama will go on sale Friday with the opening of a new ticket office in the Regent Centre East Complex.
Lamar sets new national records
Bahamian swim sensation Lamar Taylor has already cemented himself as a household name in the Bahamian aquatics community, but he once again extended his talents to the world stage in record-breaking fashion.
Cricket: Bahamas improves to 4-0 with win over Panama
THE Bahamas men’s national cricket team got off to a rousing start at the 2024 International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Americas Qualifier and their momentum continued against Panama yesterday in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
HG Christie celebrates victory at the Best- of-the-Best Regatta
THE seventh annual Best-of-the-Best Regatta, held last week at Montagu Bay, reached an electrifying climax on Sunday with the grand finale of the A-Class race.
