Passport Office strained by influx of applications since court ruling
THE Passport Office has received about 11 to 125 applications a week from New Providence residents affected by the Privy Council’s landmark citizenship ruling, according to Chief Passport Officer Kingsley Smith.
‘Every little bit helps’ as ship resumes sailings
The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce president said “every little bit helps”, as the Margaritaville at Sea resumed sailing to the island from Florida.
Non-stop flights from Miami to Eleuthera to start in 2024
American Airlines announced yesterday they will be offering non-stop flights from Miami to Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, beginning next year. The new service will commence on February 3 and offer flights twice a week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
$1m lighthouse restoration aims for November finish
The Elbow Reef Lighthouse Society (ERLS) plans to finish the restoration of its historic lighthouse by November.
Former PM Christie among region leaders seeking a Haitian-led solution to crisis
FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie visited Haiti on Tuesday as part of a group trying to resolve the crisis gripping that country.
No update yet on children beaten in Bimini
MORE than four months after several Bimini Primary School students were allegedly beaten and bruised by a police officer, Commissioner Clayton Fernander still claims there is an ongoing, incomplete investigation into the matter.
Unions link up to protest Atlantis shop steward firing
Trade unions joined forces to send a “strong message” to the government and Atlantis about the firing of the resort’s chief shop steward last week.
Receipt of money paid to local govt investigated
NORTH Andros Island Administrator Beverley Laramore said she is investigating after a receipt suggested the North Andros District Council was paid to clean up a beach after a party over the weekend.
URCA ‘concerned’ BPL is struggling to be reliable
THE Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) said recent power outages suggest the Bahamas Power & Light is struggling to provide “power of sufficient reliability and quality”.
‘MANY’ FAILED TO FILE DISCLOSURES: Senators and public servants among those who have not complied
PUBLIC Disclosure Commission Chairman Bishop Victor Cooper said many senators and senior civil servants failed to disclose their assets, income and liabilities this year as the law requires.
Drama and controversy hits softball competition
THERE was some drama and a little bit of controversy as the sixth Bahamas Games’ action packed softball competition continued yesterday in the Bankers’ Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
Junior golfers return home from 35th CAJGC with 5th place finish
THE Bahamas’ 14-member team returned home from the 35th Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships (CAJGC) in the Cayman Islands with a fifth place, but it was an experience that manager Gina Gonzalez-Rolle feels they will never forget.
Buccaneers open strong on day one
Top athletes burn up the track and field
Day one of the Bahamas Games track and field got underway yesterday at the Thomas A Robinson national stadium. All 10 teams representing the islands of The Bahamas came out the gate with strong performances.
Andros Chickcharnies in the lead after day 2
Bahamas Games golf tournament at Ocean Club on Paradise Island
THE Andros Chickcharnies are still holding onto the lead after two days of competition in the 6th Bahamas Games golf tournament at the Ocean Club on Paradise Island.
Grand Bahamian sprinter Terrence Jones coming into his own
GRAND Bahama sprinter Terrence Jones said he couldn’t be more satisfied with the way he’s performed so far.
FNM being racist and misogynist
I am most grateful for this opportunity to comment in your publication/media service on comments made by Dr Duane Sands, national chairman of the Free National Movement, the official Opposition on the Award of Excellence given to two internationally distinguished individuals during our 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations.
Man accused of Independence day cutlass attack granted bail
A MAN was granted bail after he was accused of a cutlass attack in New Providence on Independence Day.
Three-year sentence for possession of loaded gun
A MAN was sentenced to three years in prison after being found guilty of having a loaded gun in 2021.
Police investigate discovery of human remains and a shooting
POLICE are investigating two separate incidents in New Providence involving the discovery of human remains and the shooting of a man who is now in hospital.
LeRon Rolle sets national record in archery
MULTI-talented LeRon Rolle has returned home from the Central American and Caribbean Games in El Salvador, San Salvador, where he set a new national record in the Open Men category.
