Real estate companies honour top producers
TWO affiliated Bahamian real estate firms have honoured their top producers for 2023.
American man accused of stabbing death of his father claimed it was in self-defence
THE lawyer of a 26-year-old American man accused of fatally stabbing his father on New Year’s Day claimed his client acted in self-defence during a bail hearing yesterday.
Crime has damaged reputation
The high crime rate, robberies, murders and rapes has ruined the international image and reputation of the Bahamas as a safe place for American, Canadian and European tourists to travel, because, in my opinion, of the failure of Prime Minister Philip Davis and Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe to reduce crimes, robberies, murders and rapes in The Bahamas. My warnings, prophecy and predictions have now come true - on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, the US State Department issued a warning to its American citizens about the Bahamas’ high crime rate, robberies, murders and rapes.
GB students participate in summit to prepare them for the real world
ABOUT 80 high school students participated in ‘The Platform’, a summit for young professionals in Grand Bahama that prepares seniors for the real world.
Man gets 18 months jail after admitting to breaching his bail
A 61-year-old man was sentenced to 18 months in prison yesterday after admitting to breaching his bail on a pending armed robbery conspiracy charge.
Young man gets two years after guilty plea on possession of a loaded firearm
A 22-year-old male was sentenced to two years in prison after admitting to having a loaded gun on Robinson Road last month.
STATESIDE: Key campaign issues in place as Trump-Biden rematch all but set
THE stage is now nearly set for the Trump-Biden rematch in November. Major campaign issues are becoming clear: immigration and border security; the Middle East, and the economy.
FRONT PORCH: The sociological roots of violence and crime
“Violence toward others, such as homicide, is an attempt to replace shame with pride.” – Dr James Gilligan, MD.
Tourism engaging Margaritaville at Sea to reverse GB ticket decision
THE Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation said it is engaging Margaritaville at Sea to reverse its decision to no longer allow trips from Grand Bahama to Florida, calling the service essential to Grand Bahama residents.
Public complains of long lines and bad attitudes at Road Traffic Department
PATRONS of the Road Traffic Department criticised the long lines and slow service yesterday.
Govt holds consultation session for a Creative and Performing Arts School
GOVERNMENT officials held a consultation session for the Bahamas Creative and Performing Arts School (CAPAS) yesterday, marking what they called a significant step in developing an artistic hub for students.
EDITORIAL: How easy would it be if govt would only listen?
ONE of the common frustrations with government is the feeling that as a whole it does not listen.
Businessman blames crime and poor govt PR for tourist cancellations
THE owner of a fishing charter business reported multiple cancellations within a week, attributing them to recent international travel advisories about violent crime in The Bahamas.
FNM leaders expect to meet with police commissioner next week to address concerns of political use of officers
LEADERS of the Free National Movement will meet with Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander next week to discuss their concern that political operatives are using officers to intimidate and harass party members.
US Embassy helping to empower women to realise their entrepreneurial dreams in Grand Bahama
THE US Embassy is helping women in Grand Bahama realise and achieve their entrepreneurial dreams through its Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) programme.
Insurer: 'No significant' storm cover increases
A major Bahamian insurer yesterday pledged that its regular homeowner clients will not suffer "any significant increases" in catastrophe premium rates for policy renewals from April 1 onwards.
Gov't concern as hotel union on 'work-to-rule'
The hotel union's president last night said he told the Government "to talk" to industry employers as workers went into "full work-to-rule mode" over the impasse in industrial agreement talks.
Tourism to grow 14% despite crime fears
The deputy prime minister yesterday voiced optimism that The Bahamas will overcome media coverage of its crime woes by revealing first quarter bookings are expected to outpace 2023 by 14 percent.
The bill to amend the Bail Act was debated but not passed
MEMBERS of parliament debated a bill to amend the Bail Act yesterday, which the Davis administration hopes will crack down on bail violators and help reduce violent crime.
