‘Value for money’ fears on 100% light bill rises
A senior hotelier says The Bahamas must deliver “value for money” to hit projected tourism growth levels after 100 percent light bill increases sparked fresh cost of doing business concerns.
Bahamas reputation 'whole' despite SBF guilty verdict
The Prime Minister's press secretary has maintained that The Bahamas' financial services reputation remains intact after FTX's founder was last week found guilty of defrauding clients of up to $10bn.
Chamber chair: Online start-ups expanding beyond social media
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation's (BCCEC) chairman said online ventures created during COVID are expanding from social media to full scale e-commerce platforms.
Fire destroys structures in Kool Acres shanty town
Around 77 structures or some 80 percent of the Kool Acres shanty town off Joe Farrington Road have been burned to the ground in a fire that took place around 4pm on Saturday, according to Craig Delancey, Buildings Control Officer with the Ministry of Works and a part of the Unregulated Communities Action Taskforce.
Mitchell hits back at Gibson's 'lack of confidence' claim
Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell said Shane Gibson's suggestion that the PLP has no confidence in him as chairman does not add up. Instead, he said, Mr Gibson's choice to withdraw from the race shows he has no confidence in himself.
Ministry launches Nursing Cadet Programme 2023
OVER 300 high school students in New Providence are a part of the Nursing Cadet Programme 2023, as the Ministry of Health and Wellness strives to keep the art of nursing at the forefront for generations to come.
Attorney for former police officer withdraws representation
AN ATTORNEY for a veteran police officer facing drug related charges has withdrawn representation of his client.
Healthcare providers in NHI programme seek answers over payment delays
HEALTHCARE providers enrolled in the National Health Insurance programme are calling for answers after suffering payment delays last month.
New uniform for police officers handling traffic
POLICE officers handling traffic can now be seen wearing new uniform tops — all white shirts with recognisable police insignia and crests.
THE BTVI STORY: Revving up for the future
They were 11 eager young men who swarmed around the vehicle like busy bees. The excitement was evident as they were presented with the opportunity to diagnose the multiple issues the owner faced.
Young faces at Parliament event
The Ministry of Youth Sports and Culture wrapped up its youth month activities with the annual Youth in Parliament at the House of Assembly last week.
Harbour Island students shine
Harbour Island student won local scholarship and awards for academic achievements.
Art on show by Sadie Curtis pupils
Students at Sadie Curtis Primary School displayed their artistic skills with their visual art display.
Clubs & Societies November 3rd 2023
The local Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Eta Psi Omega kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a health and educational presentation on “Myth Busting: Breast Cancer 101” by Dr Yasmin Robinson, a member of the sorority. She debunked breast cancer myths, urged the members to get their annual mammograms and stressed the importance of early detection.
DIANE PHILLIPS – ‘I’ve never felt more comfortable outside the US than when I was in Grand Bahama’
The man sat down a few rows away. In a nearly empty and sterile, freezing cold Grand Bahama International Airport terminal with only a handful of early arrivals waiting for much later flights, it was hard not to make eye contact with the few lone folks who were already there, a mother and toddler, a few men who spoke in rapid staccato-like sounds like they were from somewhere far away, and this gentleman, middle-aged, laden with an encased guitar and assortment of backpacks and hefty hand luggage that indicated he had been around these parts for a while and was heading back to wherever he came from.
Eric Wiberg – PBM Mariner seaplane sinks near Royal Island
ON the night of Wednesday, July 19, 1944, at Royal Island, North Eleuthera, Lt (jg) HL Hayes crashed while landing in a turbulent sea. No injuries to the personnel occurred, but both wing floats were torn off the plane and the starboard wing tip bounced on the bottom and finally sank in 20 feet of water. The plane was damaged beyond repair and was later surveyed.
EDITORIAL: Treating symptoms rather than the illness
DARREN Henfield is trying to treat a symptom and not the illness.
Henfield wants bail denied for people charged with multiple serious crimes
FNM SENATOR Darren Henfield said a constitutional amendment should be pursued to deny bail to people accused of multiple serious crimes.
