BPL boosts Briland to meet regatta demand
Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) yesterday said Harbour Island endured a planned outage so a 2.5 mega watt (MW) generation unit could be installed to meet demand ahead of the island’s regatta.
$40,000 helping hand for Isaac
Isaac Ferguson, a Grand Bahama native that was forced to migrate to South Andros after Hurricane Dorian has been awarded a $40,000 scholarship from the Deltec Foundation.
Youth Month Launched in Grand Bahama
The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture officially launched Youth Month on the island of Grand Bahama, under the theme “Homecoming: Let’s Make More Memories.”
Thousands of students take part in college fair
The Charlotte Knowles Thompson Agency recently held its 3rd Annual College Fair, which took place over two days and attracted more than 1,600 participants from Nassau and the Family Islands.
Chavanno ‘Buddy’ Hield to be honoured
BAHAMIAN NBA player Chavanno “Buddy” Hield will be honoured, along with others, during the Bahamas Diamond Eagle Ambassador Youth Awards in Grand Bahama on Saturday, October 12.
Charlton funds scholarship for deserving SAC student-athlete
WOMEN’S world indoor 60 metres hurdles champion and record holder Devynne Charlton returned home and made a substantial contribution to her alma mater at St Augustine’s College.
PETER YOUNG: Why are Chagos Islands in the news?
Amidst all the current criticism of the new Labour government in Britain, prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has now been censured yet again following last week’s announcement that Britain was giving up, after half a century, sovereignty over the Chagos Islands.
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.
