Gov’t ‘doesn’t compare’ to GBPA upkeep record
The Government “cannot compare” to the Grand Bahama Port Authority’s (GBPA) record in maintaining Freeport because much of the infrastructure it is responsible for on the island is in “disrepair”, a licensee argued yesterday.
Fiscal Council limbo sparks ‘alarm’ over accountability
Governance reformers yesterday voiced “alarm” that the uncertainty surrounding the Fiscal Responsibility Council highlights a growing “trend” where public accountability and transparency “lack priority” within government.
‘Four hurricanes’ cost GB resort 20% of its revenues
A Grand Bahama resort generated “about 20 percent more revenue” prior to the “four hurricanes” that have struck the island since 2016, its senior executive has revealed.
Vendors exceed expectations at Royal Caribbean workshop
Royal Caribbean yesterday said the first Royal Beach Club workshop for potential Bahamian food and beverage, retail and artisan partners exceeded expectations by attracting around 70-80 attendees.
Haitian community comment on ‘tragic loss’ of Jean Rony
JEAN Rony Jean-Charles’ legal trials symbolised hope for many residents of Haitian descent.
Bahamians in Florida bracing for hurricane, flights impacted at home
BAHAMIANS in Florida are bracing for Hurricane Idalia, a Category Three storm expected to hit the state today.
Treatment of swimming pigs investigated after viral video
THE Ministry of Tourism is investigating a report alleging pigs have been mistreated at an excursion business in Grand Bahama.
Darville: Most people contracting more severe form of dengue fever
SEVENTY-SIX per cent of people diagnosed with dengue fever have type three of the virus, a more severe form of the disease, according to Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville.
FAMILY OF EIGHT-YEAR-OLD IN SHOCK AFTER SHOOTING: Mother afraid to return home after daughter shot in leg
THE mother of an eight-year-old girl shot in the leg in Flamingo Gardens on Monday night said she is afraid to return home, is struggling to sleep and can’t stop replaying the moment when a man in all-black sprayed bullets on her and her children, endangering their lives.
Hall running for president of BBF
From running the floor as one of the top point guards from high school to college to serving as a junior national team coach, Grand Bahamian Quentin ‘Three Ounce’ Hall is hoping that his intensive background will enable him to move up as the new president of the Bahamas Basketball Federation.
Lori Roach: CARIFTA Triathlon & Aquathlon went exceptionally well
AFTER The Bahamas placed third overall with six medals at the CARIFTA Triathlon and Aquathlon Championships, event organisers are impressed with the country’s first hosting of the event.
Esports player Lucius in playoffs
JOHNATHON Lucius will advance to the next level after collecting wins in the group stage of the International Esports Federation’s (IESF) World Esports Championship this past weekend.
No public interest in Sand Dollar
This Sand dollar thing - Central Bank says 90% of all bank accounts have a credit balance of $1,000.
Team Bahamas roster named for Concacaf Nations League
THE Bahamas Football Association has announced a 23-player roster for the upcoming Concacaf Nations League match against Puerto Rico at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium on September 9.
Doctor testifies she observed 11 gunshot wounds on the body of Deangelo Evans
A FORENSIC pathologist testified that she observed 11 gunshot wounds on Deangelo Evans’s body during an autopsy, concluding he died as a result of gunshot wounds to the torso and extremities.
Man on attempted murder charge pleads guilty to gun and ammunition possession
A MAN accused recently of a botched murder attempt in Nassau Village was sentenced to 15 months in prison after he admitted to having a loaded gun in his bedroom closet.
Man fined $5,000 for seven pounds of marijuana
A MAN was fined $5,000 after admitting to having $7,000 worth of marijuana last week.
Regulator's warning on digital assets exchange
Bahamian regulators yesterday issued a warning about an unregistered digital assets exchange purported to be operating from this nation illegally.
Landscapers starting earlier to beat heat
Landscapers yesterday revealed they are starting work a full hour earlier to protect their workers from over-exposure to the summer heat and potential health complications.
Royal Caribbean 'went above and beyond' on PI questions
Royal Caribbean was yesterday said to be "comfortable" all environmental concerns surrounding its Paradise Island project have been addressed after activists pronounced themselves satisfied with its wastewater treatment solution.
