Bahamasair targets 20% capacity growth
Bahamasair is aiming to increase its fleet’s seat capacity by 20 percent come summer 2024 through adding two new jets, with its top executive describing the carrier as a “safeguard” for airlift and tourism.
Doctors to slash nation’s 213-bed shortage by 32%
Doctors Hospital yesterday pledged it will slash The Bahamas’ 213-strong hospital bed shortage by almost one-third come 2025 through the opening of two new facilities.
Top swimmers look to make a splash at Pan American Games on Saturday
ZAYLIE Elizabeth-Thompson is expected to lead a contingent of female swimmers representing The Bahamas at the 19th Pan American Games - the largest multi-sport event in the Americas - in Santiago, Chile. A nine-member team, coached by Sara Knowles, will compete in the swimming segment of the event which is scheduled to begin on Saturday.
Developer: ‘Rumours of my death greatly exaggerated’
An Exuma developer yesterday said “rumours of my death have been greatly exaggerated” as he outlined progress with his “semi-private club and marina” project.
Man dies after getting trapped under mack truck
A MAN is dead after getting trapped beneath a truck in a grisly traffic accident in New Providence yesterday.
Lyford Cay International School principal Mindorff dies suddenly
DAVID Mindorff, the principal of the Lyford Cay International School, died suddenly yesterday morning, the school announced.
Halkitis: Govt to start disclosing information on contracts within 60 days
ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis said government will start disclosing information about contracts within 60 days after they are awarded.
Ministry of Works aiming for ‘far fewer’ pothole complaints by 2025
MINISTRY of Works officials said there will be far fewer pothole complaints in New Providence after workers complete a road paving programme in 2025.
Shane Gibson asks for secret ballot from PLP Council
SHANE Gibson wants the Progressive Liberal Party’s National General Council to vote by secret ballot tonight to approve its candidate for the West Grand Bahama and Bimini by-election.
FNM ratifies Bishop Ricardo Grant for by-election
THE Free National Movement ratified Bishop Ricardo Grant last night for the upcoming West Grand Bahama and Bimini by-election to replace Obie Wilchcombe, who died unexpectedly last month.
$500M PROJECT TO BRING 700 JOBS: Carnival Cruise Line move hailed as ‘turning point’ by top executive
CARNIVAL Cruise Line’s investment in Celebration Key, a new port destination that will welcome guests in 2025, has increased to $500m, more than double the initial $200m investment.
Sports Notes
BYFFL games begin Saturday at the original Thomas A Robinson national stadium.
Connect For Cancer Fun Run Walk & Mini Health Expo on Saturday
THIS year, the South Beach constituency is pleased to partner with our title sponsor Cancer Center Treatment of America’s City of Hope to host the second annual Connect for Cancer Fun Run Walk & Mini Health Expo on Saturday, October 21.
20-member Team Bahamas named for Pan Am Games
TWENTY participants will represent The Bahamas at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile following the selection made by the Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC).
The Thin Line Between Excellence and Overtraining
YOUTH athletes are a unique breed, brimming with ambition, energy and the desire to achieve excellence in their chosen sports.
BLTA: Bahamas selected to host regional training camp for the top junior tennis athletes in Caribbean, Central America
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) is pleased to announce that The Bahamas has been selected to host a regional training camp for top junior tennis athletes in the Caribbean and Central America.
Mitchell is PLP’s weakest link
It has been said that in the realm of politics, a party is only as strong as its weakest link. And in the case of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), that link, to the astonishment of many, seems to be its very own national chairman, Fred Mitchell. The deeper one dives into Mr Mitchell’s tenure, the clearer it becomes that his leadership, or rather the glaring lack of it, in my opinion, represents an impending crisis for the PLP.
Jamaica earns fourth straight CGA Four-Ball Golf Championship
JAMAICA hoisted the Ambrose Gouthro Cup trophy for the fourth consecutive time at the Caribbean Golf Association’s (CGA) Four-Ball Championship yesterday at the Royal Blue Golf Club, Baha Mar.
Minister hopeful UN takes control of global tax policy
A Cabinet minister yesterday voiced optimism there is “momentum building” for a push to snatch control of international tax policy away from the European Union (EU) and OECD.
Halkitis: We’re following law on publishing of contracts
Michael Halkitis, Minister of Economic Affairs, said yesterday the government is still complying with the Public Procurement Act and information is still being updated on the system.
