Govt to arrange evacuation flight for Bahamian students in Jamaica as Tropical Storm Melissa may soon be hurricane
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said he has instructed Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell and Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper to arrange an evacuation flight for Bahamian students in Kingston as Tropical Storm Melissa threatens to strengthen into a hurricane.
‘Scam artist’ deceives firm with fake licence
A “scam artist” allegedly deceived a Briland tourism operator into procuring a “fraudulent Business Licence” despite being paid a $2,000 sweetener to ensure its speedy issuance.
Nassau port operator’s $6m investment in energy reform
THE Nassau Container Port’s BISX-listed operator has near-tripled the value of its investments by injecting $6m into The Bahamas’ energy reform strategy in a bid to “earn returns on surplus cash” holdings.
GB crab crawling: $40m project eyes hundreds of jobs
A $40m aquaculture project targeted at Grand Bahama’s northern shore is aiming to create 113 full-time jobs, and up to 200-300 spin-off posts, once it reaches full-scale commercial production.
Former RBDF officer to change plea in US cocaine smuggling case
One of several Bahamian men accused in a US cocaine smuggling scheme allegedly involving corrupt government officials is set to change his plea this week in the Southern District of New York.
Audit finds ‘No corruption’ in Minnis’ COVID food project
AN audit of the Minnis administration’s COVID-19 food programme found no evidence of corruption or misuse, despite the widely publicised allegations Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis made early in his term.
Golden Isles by-election set for November 24
A BY-ELECTION will be held on November 24 to fill the Golden Isles seat left vacant by the death of Vaughn Miller.
Two lives stolen
PREGNANT mom Lauren Saunders tenderly strokes her baby bump - just days before both died when the mother-of-two was reportedly murdered.
Letter: Safer digital future for Bahamians
I want Bahamians to envision our Bahamas as a place recognised not only for its sun, sand, sea, and service but also for its trustworthiness.
FRONT PORCH: The bubbles and circles of the elite
Throughout history, elites tend to live in bubbles, cossetted by creature and other comforts.
STATESIDE: White House demolition linked to $230M claim
$230 million is a pretty big number.
PM: Back-up disaster funding covers $251m
THE Bahamas has available back-up disaster funding worth $251m, the Prime Minister asserted yesterday, as he led debate on a Parliamentary resolution to permit the transfer of $17m in dormant account monies to further strengthen the nation’s resilience.
DEIDRE BASTIAN: Set professional tone from the very first day
THERE are some clear ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ for workplace professionalism that apply universally.
Crooked Island residents without electricity and water for nearly a week
RESIDENTS of Crooked Island have been without electricity and running water for nearly a week after both of Bahamas Power and Light’s (BPL) generators failed and a transformer linked to the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) stopped working, forcing schools, businesses, and government offices to close.
Abaco Shelter opening expected today as govt transfers $17m to Disaster Emergency Fund
THE government has transferred $17m into the Disaster Emergency Fund, almost coinciding with today’s long-delayed opening of the Abaco Multipurpose Hurricane Shelter.
State-of-the-art medical facility opens at Hurricane Hole on Paradise Island
The Hurricane Hole Medical Center has officially opened its state-of-the-art facility on Paradise Island, aiming to redefine healthcare access for residents, hotel guests, and hospitality staff with a focus on speed and convenience.
Sea Breeze MP launches e-commerce platform to help local businesses
MP for Sea Breeze, Leslia Miller-Brice, has launched ShopSeaBreeze242.com, a new e-commerce platform designed to help entrepreneurs in her constituency reach wider audiences through digital innovation.
Govt plans to partner with Rwandan ophthalmology school to address Bahamas’ eye doctor shortage
THE Davis administration plans to partner with the Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) to train Bahamians in that country’s ophthalmology programme, aiming to address the shortage of eye specialists in The Bahamas.
