Bahamian overseas investments 'didn't quite hit' $250m prediction
Bahamian investments in international stocks, securities and real estate "didn't quite hit" the predicted $250m mark for 2023 "but came close", the Central Bank's governor revealed yesterday.
Gov't launches solar bid for 100MW in New Providence
The Prime Minister yesterday hailed "a turning point" for the Bahamian energy sector as the Government launched its search for up to 100 Mega Watts (MW) of renewable power for New Providence.
'Decade of contraction' ends with $50m credit expansion
The Central Bank's governor yesterday revealed "a decade of steady contraction" in lending to the private sector was halted by 2023's $50.3m credit expansion although mortgage activity remained "subdued".
Wynn's 300 building jobs to 'far outweigh' environment impacts
A $100m, 14-storey Goodman's Bay penthouse complex will create 300 construction jobs and generate benefits "that far outweigh" the touted limited environmental impact, it has been pledged.
Witness in Gibson trial claims she ‘cried out’ over abuse while at WSC
A WITNESS in Adrian Gibson’s criminal trial claimed she suffered abuse when she headed the health and safety department at the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC), prompting her to ask the former chairman to relieve her of the post.
PM: Another nation will step up on Haiti
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis expects another country to step up and lead a mission to stabilise Haiti if Kenya’s court prevents that country from playing the role, noting CARICOM countries lack the “capacity or the wherewithal” to lead the mission.
Father said ‘don’t shoot, there are children here’
A SIX-year-old boy who witnessed his father’s shooting death allegedly told his grandmother his father had his hands in the air and begged police not to shoot because children were around – a plea officers ignored.
PROSECUTORS KEY TO DEATH PENALTY: Dame Anita Allen speaks on bail and executions
FORMER Court of Appeal president Dame Anita Allen said prosecutors should be more aggressive in seeking the death penalty in appropriate murder cases.
Pilot amateur boxing programme at Uriah Mcphee
THE New Providence Amateur Boxing and the Bahamas Boxing Federation have teamed up, through the support of former boxer Andrew Albury, to begin a pilot amateur boxing programme at Uriah McPhee Primary School.
PREP holds first session
PREP, the Next Step Mentorship Programme, held its first Saturday session over the weekend.
Honouring retirees
THE Ministry of Education has honoured 80 retirees who dedicated between ten and 40 years of service.
Essay contest open to local students
THE Laws of Life Essay Competition is currently open to students through- out the Bahamas grades five through 12 and local college students age 25 and under.
Tyrone and Zachary emerge as champions
TYRONE Brown and Zachary Young emerged as the walk and run champions of the fourth Bain and Grants Town Dr Bernard Nottage Fun Run/Walk race held on Saturday.
Rising Under-12 tennis stars compete in first IC Bahamas Junior Series for the year
PLAYERS in the under- 12 division competed in the first IC Bahamas Junior Series for the year at the National Tennis Centre this weekend.
Ken Mullings’ coach pleased with what he saw
COACH Petros Kyprianou feels national record holder Ken Mullings has all the makings of being a top-notch decathlete.
Absent values and fathers in the home
Amidst all the wordiness surrounding criminality and murder in this small country, I have awaited reasonable, sensible and wise reflection on the calamity that has befallen this nation.
Taxation destroying middle-class
In the Nassau Guardian article it is stated that in 50 percent of car accidents the Bahamian drivers are uninsured and do not have a car insurance.
St George’s High School unofficial winner of GB Junior Junkanoo
ST George’s High School is the unofficial winner of the 2024 Anthony “Huck” Williams Junior Junkanoo Parade in Grand Bahama.
Trial of man accused of threatening to kill Davis is delayed again
THE trial of a 21-year-old man accused of threatening to kill Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis last February was once again delayed yesterday because the prosecution is still waiting for a Bahamas Telecommunications Company representative to testify.
Man accused of attempted rape of 18-year-old girl remanded
A 47-year-old man was remanded in custody yesterday after being accused of attempting to sexually abuse an 18-year-old girl in New Providence last week.
