Water Corp must pay for Mangrove Cay 'trespass'
The Water & Sewerage Corporation has been ordered to pay damages for trespass after it installed key network infrastructure for supplying Mangrove Cay on property which it did not own.
IAN FERGUSON: Young entrepreneurs to require these qualities
YOUNG entrepreneurs do not necessarily have a lot of work experience - either because they just graduated from college, or entered the job market for the first time and want to start a new business venture. The encouragement they often receive is to get a job and work towards gaining experience that will later inform their entrepreneurial pursuits. The truth is that an early start on the road to enterprise can also prove beneficial to youth in business.
Family Island resorts eye renewable energy plans
Family Island resorts were yesterday introduced to an initiative designed to lower the upfront cost of renewable energy investments and make them more affordable.
Family Island locations 'blowing it out the water'
A senior tourism official yesterday said several Family Island destinations have been "blowing it out of the water" as the Government seeks to drive increased airlift to the destination.
Reforms to keep Bahamas off EU, OECD tax blacklists
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the latest reforms to the economic substance reporting regime are designed to remove The Bahamas from, and keep it off, tax-related blacklists.
AG: Tackling substance reporting woes is critical
The Attorney General yesterday said The Bahamas must address alleged deficiencies in its economic substance reporting regime to escape the European Union's (EU) tax blacklist.
MLB stars come out in Futures Showcase
From Bahamian Major League player Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr and coach Antoan Richardson to American icons Andrew Dawson, Derek Jeter and CC Sabathia, there was no shortage of stars for the local and international high school players to glean from as they got their opportunity to shine.
Shockers down Giants 2-1, win championship trophy
THE St Francis and Joseph Shockers had to make room for yet another championship trophy after the girls closed out their series against the Xavier’s Lower School Giants 2-1 in game three of the Catholic Board of Education Primary Schools Championships.
Terrence ‘Red Eye’ McSweeney honoured
FOR the tremendous work he has done over the years, veteran women’s basketball coach Terrence “Red Eye” McSweeney was honoured by The Hope Center during their men’s service on Sunday.
Baseball/Softball Kids’ Clinic a success at Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium
THE Don’t Blink week of festivities included the successful hosting of a baseball and softball kids clinic held at the Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium for the first time on Wednesday.
Seven in court over $14k theft
SEVEN men were each granted $5,000 bail yesterday after they were accused of stealing $14,000 worth of electronics from a store during a break-in last month.
Man accused over deadly shooting of Ricardo Rolle
A MAN is behind bars after he allegedly shot and killed a man in New Providence last week.
BPL addresses Briland woes with fuel supplier
Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) yesterday said it is speaking to its supplier to ensure the fuel contamination that has disrupted Harbour Island's electricity over the past three weeks ceases.
STATESIDE: The mixed legacy of Henry Kissinger
HENRY Kissinger died a week ago. He was 100 years old. Major newspapers such as the New York Times and the Washington Post devoted several full pages to accounts of his life and many accomplishments.
FRONT PORCH: Christmas won’t be the same this year
EVEN at the beginning of Advent, we are already purchasing or thinking about the Christmas gifts we may want to give this year. A part of our Advent meditation and preparation for Christmas may be greater thoughtfulness about how we will celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Task force announced to examine water safety after fatal shark attack
BAHAMAS Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) president Robert Sands said the association will establish a task force to examine watersports and beach activity concerns.
Darville concerned over PMH worries
HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville said he is concerned about Bahamians’ mixed feelings about services at Princess Margaret Hospital.
A Legendary beginning
A GROUNDBREAKING ceremony was held yesterday for the Legendary Marina Resort at Blue Water Cay, a project expected to employ more than 200 qualified Bahamians, according to Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis.
Whistleblower secretly taped broker meetings
A Bahamian whistleblower secretly recorded an executive meeting at a now-defunct Nassau broker/dealer whose principal continues to battle US federal regulators in the Florida courts.
