Police truck overturns in New Providence
A police truck overturned in New Providence on Monday, sparking a frantic effort to help the officers inside.
Former BPL director wins $600k termination payout
A former Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) executive director, who alleged he was terminated because of his “perceived political affiliation” with the FNM and Desmond Bannister, has won a near-$600,000 payout.
$985m project’s ‘serious adverse impact’ potential
Abaco’s Chamber of Commerce president is “hoping and praying” that the developers of a $985m south Abaco resort project “do everything they can to preserve the natural beauty” of that area.
‘Trespasser’ ordered to vacate Mosko Group beach club land
The Mosko Group is aiming to develop a beach club, featuring a zip line attraction in front of a public beach, on land it owns between Sandyport and Caves Village.
‘Nailed’: Marinas blindsided by new tourist extra stay fee
Bahamian marinas were “nailed” by the Immigration Department’s sudden imposition of a $200 fee for tourists seeking to extend their stay in this nation despite the measure being unveiled in the Budget.
Radio personality Darold Miller dead at 69
PROMINENT journalist and radio personality Darold Miller was found dead in his home yesterday.
Fire at Exuma’s fish fry brings focus to need for fire trucks
A FIRE that destroyed three stalls at the Exuma Fish Fry on Friday brought attention to the island’s lack of fire trucks.
Murder total rises to 94 for the year over weekend
A MAN was murdered on Saturday, while the death of a previously hospitalised shooting victim took the year’s murder tally to 94 over the weekend.
‘Seek shelter’, ministry urges
SOME Bahamian students in Florida are being advised to evacuate campuses and prepare themselves for the arrival of Hurricane Milton.
BTC honours clients and customer service workers
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) last week celebrated Customer Experience (CX) Day to show its appreciation for staff and subscriber clients.
INSIGHT: Not enough being done to slow killings
IF the numbers are right, it was the 94th murder of the year.
Jonquel Jones, Liberty return to WNBA Finals
One season later made all the difference for the top-seeded New York Liberty.
BCCEC chief calls for govt to reduce duties on manufacturing and energy sectors
BAHAMAS Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) Leo Rolle wants the government to reduce customs duties for the manufacturing and energy sectors.
GAIN AN EDGE: From Cat Island to Canada - a life-changing experience
When University of The Bahamas (UB) senior Zoe Turner first applied for a study abroad experience to Bishop’s University (BU) in Sherbrooke, Canada, she says she had no idea she was signing up for a life-changing experience.
‘A better vision for delivering healthcare’
There is often considerable debate over the delivery of health care in The Bahamas. Recently, there has been much discussion on the best means to transform and build the facilities required to improve the delivery of health care through the Princess Margaret Hospital, our main general hospital in the country.
Antoan, ‘Jazz’ in the win column
JASRADO “Jazz” Chisholm Jr continues to do a little of everything to help the New York Yankees win.
Family Island Chambers detail utilities difficulties
Family Island Chambers of Commerce presidents have called for critical electricity, water and communications upgrades to help their respective island economies advance.
Exuma resort neighbours at odds on project’s plans
Two neighbouring Exuma resort developments are at odds over the larger project’s plans for the location of its northern dock and scale of its build-out plans.
Minister defends raised fees for private aviation
A Cabinet minister has defended the increased fees imposed on private aviation visitors as essential to financing much-needed capital improvements at The Bahamas’ airports.
