Family Island land solution growth key
Resolving land issues in the Family Islands is a key component of the National Development Plan, one of its key architects said.
Doctor’s PI expansion tied to Royal Caribbean
A Bahamian doctor yesterday revealed he aims to capitalise on Royal Caribbean's beach club by expanding to Paradise Island with his third footwear store when that project opens in 2025.
STATESIDE: While Biden tries to appear as ‘labour’s best friend’ Trump seems to lose favour
ONE year from this morning, we’ll know who the Democratic and Republican party nominees are in a presidential election contest that will then only be six weeks away. And we’ll know if a third-party candidate or candidates have emerged to challenge America’s deeply entrenched two-party political duopoly.
FRONT PORCH: The neglect and needs of Caribbean and Pacific states
LAST week, US president Joe Biden asked Congress for an additional $24 billion to support the war in Ukraine. As noted by Mark Cancian, a senior policy advisor with the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, and others, this will bring total US aid to a staggering approximately $135 billion.
PHA confirms 145 infections of dengue fever with six hospitalised
PUBLIC Hospitals Authority Managing Director Aubynette Rolle said six people are hospitalised with dengue fever.
Dr Rolle: PHA dealing with shortage of cancer medicine and nurses
PUBLIC Hospitals Authority Managing Director Aubynette Rolle said there is a shortage of cancer drugs in the country, but alternative medicines are being used.
‘BISX home makes sense’ for Bahamas carbon credits
The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) is “definitely exploring” the listing and trading of the country’s blue carbon credits on its platform, its top executive asserting: “A home on BISX makes sense.”
‘Putting circle in a triangle’: Why developments fail
A Bahamian environmental consultant yesterday argued that the main non-financial reason that major development projects fail is because their principals “try to put a circle into a triangle”.
Cable partners over $5m Exuma cays connectivity
Cable Bahamas has teamed with another provider to develop a $5m sub-sea fibre network that will provide broadband Internet connectivity to hundreds of residents across 34 Exuma cays.
FNM chair blames VAT for ‘marina ghost town’
Bahamian marinas yesterday warned it was vital the country develop “a unified voice” over the imposition of VAT on yacht charter fees amid suggestions that it has resulted in several boating destinations becoming “a ghost town”.
Abaco resort eyes ‘break even’ 5% rate increase
The Bahamas Out Island Promotion Board’s president yesterday said his hotel will likely have to increase rates by “another 5 percent” in 2024 to break even with fellow hoteliers revealing that soaring light bills “are just killing us”.
Rastafarian not getting hopes high on further meetings with govt on cannabis legislation
SOME leaders of the Rastafarian community hope they will meet government officials to advocate for changes to the proposed cannabis legislation.
Police investigate man found murdered in Coconut Grove area on Tuesday
POLICE are investigating the country’s latest murder and two suicide attempts.
Bowleg: Chinese may assist stadium repairs
YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg said discussions with the Chinese government are continuing to help fund the $10m repairs to the Thomas A Robinson Stadium.
Health of Junkanoo members to be screened prior to rush
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness will play a greater role than usual in screening Junkanoo participants this year after some participants experienced severe health events in previous years, including one person who died.
Obie Wilchcombe initially ‘felt cold’ on Social Services says friend
ADRIAN Francis, a decades-long friend of Obie Wilchcombe, said the former West End Grand Bahama and Bimini minister gradually embraced his role as minister of social services after initially feeling cold about the post.
‘Enough jobs available for skilled workers’
LABOUR and Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle says despite the massive turnout at the British Colonial Hilton’s job fair on Tuesday and Wednesday, there are enough jobs in the country for people willing to equip themselves with the necessary skills.
‘TOURISTS TOLD TO STAY AWAY’ . . . but cruise denies passengers advised to avoid Port Lucaya
CARNIVAL Cruise Line has denied discouraging its passengers from visiting the Port Lucaya Marketplace in Freeport after vendors alleged the cruise ship is steering guests away from the area because of safety concerns.
Man on bail for murder of Jahkeil Armbrister jailed after breaching curfew four times
A MAN on bail for murder was imprisoned after he was accused of breaching his curfew four times.
