MP hopes airlines absorb Bimini airport fee hikes
Bimni’s MP says he hopes airlines will be willing to absorb some of the increased air fare costs to the island following the implementation of higher fees at its redeveloped $80m airport.
Darville: Cuban health workers’ direct hiring awaits US approval
AS the Davis administration awaits approval from the United States over its proposal to directly hire Cuban professionals, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville assured yesterday that the foreign workers are not in limbo but continue to work in the country.
Father-of-four killed in car crash just weeks after wife died
A FATHER-of-four was killed in a car crash in Eleuthera on Friday just weeks after his wife died - leaving their family devastated by the double tragedy.
JCNP PR officer says PM wants Junkanoo matter resolved, but gave no stance over issue
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis indicated during a meeting that he wants the ongoing Junkanoo dispute resolved, but stopped short of expressing an explicit position or outlining how he will intervene, according to a Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) representative.
BPL worker stable after industrial accident in Abaco
A BAHAMAS Power and Light Company (BPL) employee is in stable condition under medical observation in New Providence after an industrial accident during maintenance work in Marsh Harbour, Abaco.
Grand Bahama businessman charged after $4.5M drug seizure
A GRAND Bahama businessman was arraigned in court on Friday in connection with a $4.5 million drug seizure at the Freeport Container Port.
Probation given for threatening to ‘punch a woman’s teeth out’
A 26-year-old woman who threatened to “punch a woman’s teeth out” was placed on probation Friday.
18 months jail for stealing money to buy drugs
A woman was sentenced to 18 months in prison Friday after admitting to stealing more than $500 worth of items from a woman’s car and selling them to buy drugs.
Certified officials all set to mark 50 years
BAHAMAS Association of Certified Officials in Track and Field (BACOITF) has announced plans to celebrate its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of excellence, service and dedication to the sport of athletics in The Bahamas.
Minor League Baseball standout Sebastian Walcott shut down from the AFL
BAHAMIAN Minor League Baseball standout for the Texas Rangers Sebastian Walcott has been shut down from the Arizona Fall League (AFL) due to arm fatigue.
NPVA week 2: Aces beat Lady Technicians in straight sets
WEEK two of the New Providence Volleyball Association league continued over the weekend at the D.W. Davis Gymnasium with a two-game slate.
‘VJ’ scores 26 to help 76ers win
In the Philadelphia 76ers’ final preseason game, rookie Valdez “VJ” Edgecombe put together 26 points shooting 10 of 18 from the field, six rebounds, three assists and five steals in 34 minutes of play against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Philadelphia this past weekend.
Rose Island boat tragedy inquest halted due to insufficient evidence
AN inquest into the fatal 2024 boating accident off Rose Island was abruptly halted yesterday after Coroner Kara Turnquest-Deveaux found that numerous police officers had failed to appear in court and that there was insufficient evidence to proceed.
Pintard condemns Lincoln Bain’s “unfortunate” defamatory remarks
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard yesterday condemned as “unfortunate” the defamatory remarks Coalition of Independents Leader Lincoln Bain made during a heated confrontation outside Parliament on Wednesday.
Govt drafting bill to balance landlord and tenant rights, says Bell
HOUSING Minister Keith Bell said the government is pushing to complete draft legislation before the end of its term that “would strike the delicate balance” between landlords and tenants’ rights, as soaring rents and complaints on both sides continue to mount.
Sands eyeing Bamboo Town as FNM will soon reveal additional candidates
FREE National Movement Chairman Dr Duane Sands is eyeing the party’s nomination for Bamboo
Cooper: Saudi funding will be shifted to Grand Bahama International Airport
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper announced yesterday that the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has agreed to reallocate funding originally earmarked for the George Town and North Eleuthera airports to the Grand Bahama International Airport, a move he described as “progress” for the island’s economic revitalisation.
Families of men killed in haiti waiting for closure
THE grieving families of two Bahamian men killed in Haiti more than three months ago say they are desperate for closure, as the remains of their loved ones continue to languish in a Haitian morgue.
