Lightbourne downplays new hospital deforestation worry
STATE Minister for Environment Zane Lightbourne downplayed deforestation-related concerns linked to the construction of a new $290m hospital in New Providence.
Man accused of shooting his girlfriend has his charge upgraded to murder
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of causing the death of his 36-year-old girlfriend, whom he allegedly shot on Melvern Road in June.
Sixteen Cubans and one Zimbabwean repatriated
A TOTAL of 16 Cuban nationals and one Zimbabwean were repatriated to Cuba on Tuesday.
ALIV donates $10k to Abaco Strong and Waterkeepers Grand Bahama
ALIV has announced a $10,000 donation to both Abaco Strong and Waterkeepers Grand Bahama in remembrance of the communities affected by Hurricane Dorian as the five-year anniversary draws near.
STATESIDE: Smooth DNC convention ends with party unified for Harris
In the aftermath of last week’s dazzling Democratic National Convention in Chicago, party publicists are still flooding reporters’ inboxes with praise from the print media all over the US.
In memory of Dikran Izmirlian
Over the years I have written many times about the fact that people, born and raised elsewhere, love The Bahamas so much that they choose to make The Bahamas their home.
FRONT PORCH: Aspiration, enterprise and transcendence of black Bahamians
The late Roman Catholic Vicar General Monsignor Preston Moss grew up a stone’s throw away from the top of the hill East Street, not far from Mortimer Candy Kitchen.
Bahamas in the final stages of drafting Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Bill
STATE Minister of the Environment Zane Lightbourne said The Bahamas is in the final stages of drafting the Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety 2024 Bill.
Concerns over importation of cars condemned in other countries
STATE Minister for the Environment Zane Lightbourne is concerned that some vehicles entering The Bahamas have been condemned in other countries.
‘No secret’ Customs short staffed amid grievances
Customs’ top official yesterday said it is “no secret” that the agency is short-staffed amid officer concerns over promotions, replacements, delayed overtime payments and transportation fees.
Pathogens Unit commissioned at Rand Memorial Hospital
NEW modular units at the Rand Memorial Hospital were officially commissioned as the Specialty Pathogens Unit on Wednesday, addressing capacity demands for emergency healthcare at Grand Bahama Health Services.
‘Buddy’ optimistic about upcoming season
BAHAMIAN sharpshooter Chavano “Buddy” Hield had a busy summer which included a FIBA Olympic-qualifying run in Valencia, Spain, giving back to the youth at home and being signed to the Golden State Warriors roster.
Criticism ‘justifiable’ on bank service and fee transparency
A senior banker yesterday said the industry is open to “justifiable criticism” over customer service standards, transparency in fee-setting and the transition to a digital payments system.
BISX-listed fund targets second acquisition in ‘24
A BISX-listed fund yesterday revealed it is targeting a second real estate acquisition before year-end 2024 as it bids to close the multi-million purchase of a Bay Street property next week.
Eleuthera utilities woes hurting vacation rentals
Long-standing Eleuthera vacation rental customers are deserting the island over its utilities woes with power and water providers yesterday said to be competing to outdo each other over outages.
Brewery blames ‘tax crackdown’ for shortfall
Kalik’s manufacturer has blamed a near-2 percent revenue slump during the 2024 first half on a government tax crackdown that disrupted “normal purchases” by some of its largest customers.
‘$290m hospital won’t address healthcare issues’
FREE National Movement (FNM) chairman Dr Duane Sands said the Davis administration is wrong for creating the appearance that the proposed $290m hospital in New Providence will resolve the island’s healthcare issues, calling it an “ostentatious promise”.
Fire destroys storage building at Sapodilla Estates on West Bay St
A FIRE destroyed a storage building at Sapodilla Estates, the home of Sapodilla restaurant, yesterday.
Minnis demands IPO for BPL grid company
An ex-prime minister yesterday demanded the Government revamp its New Providence electricity grid reforms by allowing “average” Bahamian investors to directly participate via an initial public offering (IPO).
