Hanna-Martin ‘disappointed’ by brawl at Nassau Cruise Port
TOURISM Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin said she will engage the cruise industry after a violent clash involving American cruise passengers at Nassau Cruise Port, saying she was “extremely disappointed” by the incident and concerned by a “couple incidents recently” involving visitors.
18-year-old remanded over Eneas Street track road murder
AN 18-year-old male accused of a fatal shooting on Eneas Street last week was remanded to prison yesterday.
Court fines man $1,500 over having forged driver’s licence
A MAN was fined $1,500 after admitting he had a forged driver’s licence earlier this week.
20-year-old man accused of threatening two with handgun
A MAN accused of threatening the lives of two people with a gun on Faith Avenue earlier this month was remanded to prison yesterday.
Ambassador shocked by lack of US investment in Freeport
US Ambassador Herschel Walker said concerns about restoring US pre-clearance at Grand Bahama International Airport are on his radar, as he expressed surprise that an island so close to the United States has not attracted more American investment.
Acklins man placed on probation for attacking two of his cousins
A MAN who attacked two of his cousins in Acklins after what he claimed was an election day of drinking which turned physical was placed on probation yesterday.
Lighthouses & shipwrecks of Bird Rock Light, Fortune Island
THE Pall Mall Gazette in 1878 focused on recent lighthouse expenditures, which rose “on account of the construction of Bird Rock Lighthouse in the Bahamas.” Why spend so much money on a remote pile or rock built atop a remote rock, taxpayers asked their government in London. The expenses considerably exceeded the estimate granted.
Outrage over chief’s words a wake-up call
THIS is not the column I intended to write, which was going to be light-hearted and fun about the days when the music we listened to had words we could understand and when songs had lyrics you memorized. When you knew every word and could relate to the love or anguish it belted.
Champions emerge at Cycling Nationals in Exuma
THE Bahamas Cycling Federation completed its successful staging of its National Cycling Championships over the weekend in Mount Thompson, Exuma.
Female bodybuilders encouraging others to join the sport
WHILE there are some women who are afraid to enter the sport because they might lose their femininity, three top local competitors are encouraging more women to participate in the sport of bodybuilding.
FNM takes DEA 'Politician 1' allegations to police
OPPOSITION members have formally asked police to investigate allegations contained in a United States federal affidavit that references an unnamed Bahamian politician allegedly linked to a drug trafficking conspiracy.
Tariff fears trigger fisheries action team
The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources has established a special task force to address potential US tariffs on Bahamian seafood exports, as growing concerns mount over the impact it could have on the country’s lucrative spiny lobster industry.
Golden Yolk’s quality justifies price, says minister
AGRICULTURE and Marine Resources Minister Jomo Campbell yesterday defended the pricing and packaging of the government’s Golden Yolk eggs, arguing that the quality of the locally produced product more than justifies the cost over imported alternatives.
Fuel hedge keeps $21.7m in consumers’ pockets
Energy Minister Jobeth Coleby-Davis said Bahamas Power & Light's fuel hedging strategy has saved Bahamian consumers approximately $21.7m in just four months by shielding them from rising global oil prices.
MICAL residents ‘know the meaning of neglect,’ says MP
MICAL MP James Ferguson yesterday said residents of the southern Bahamas "know the meaning of neglect", warning that too many projects promised in successive budgets remain unfinished or have never started.
Lower power bills for thousands in GB after Electricity Act reforms
More than 17,000 Grand Bahama households and 1,500 small and medium-sized businesses are set to benefit from lower electricity costs following reforms to the Electricity Act
Taxi call-up for Arawak under discussion
TAXI operators could be incorporated into Arawak Cay’s redevelopment plans through a formal call-up system as the government seek discussions with industry representatives over transportation arrangements at the popular tourism hub.
‘$130m in savings’ thanks to water reduction programme, claims Minister
The Water & Sewerage Corporation is selling 60 percent more water than it did in 2012 while producing roughly the same volume, a transformation that has generated more than $130m in savings and reduced water losses by more than 16bn imperial gallons, it was claimed yesterday.
