Pride and turmoil
Pride Month finds us in turmoil once again, not with peaceful minds, and a universal acceptance of humanity's equality before God and State, but divided by social-religious-economic lines.
Direct flight lands in Grand Bahama from Italy
MORE than 100 passengers landed in Grand Bahama from Italy on Thursday with the arrival of the NEOS airline.
'Grab the wheel tighter' in recessionary times
An entrepreneur says small businesses must “grab the steering wheel a little tighter” during a recession to ensure they have a better grip on their operations.
BTC launches 'same speed' fibre packages
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has unveiled fibre packages that all provide the same Internet upload and download speeds as it seeks to deliver faster and more reliable connections.
Global hike
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The Bank of England, the UK central bank, is raising interest rates to 5 percent in the fight against inflation.
PM serves up a treat for National Day of Service
Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis kicked off National Day of Service in Grand Bahama on Saturday, serving breakfast to senior citizens and those in need at two Urban Renewal centres.
Unemployment rate lower than pre-pandemic levels
THE percentage of unemployed Bahamians is lower than pre-pandemic rates, dropping from 9.5 percent in May 2019 to 8.8 percent this year, according to the May 2023 report released by the Bahamas National Statistical Institute on Friday.
$247k budgeted to help push for more inclusion for disabled people
SOCIAL Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe announced his ministry’s plans yesterday to push for more inclusion of disabled people in The Bahamas, with $247,000 budgeted for the initiative.
Three Mexican men, one Bahamian man arrested after suspected drugs found on aircraft
Three Mexican men and one Bahamian man have been arrested after 15 crocus sacks of suspected cocaine were found on a single-engine Cessna aircraft on Long Island this morning.
Clubs & Societies June 23rd, 2023
After a three-year gap because of COVID-19, the 16th Summer Day Camp returns with daily sessions from 9am to 4pm, August 8-18.
DIANE PHILLIPS: We’ve never had stricter environmental legislation nor more disrespect for our land, water or our view
What has happened to us? Where did the ‘we’ go who respected our elders, our beliefs, our surroundings?
Aiming to create a greener future: Sustainable Me Summer Camp
A pioneering initiative committed to promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship among children is set to launch next month.
ONE ELEUTHERA: Important to seize the day as Eleuthera poised for growth
THE secret is out. Eleuthera – our beautiful island of freedom famed for its Glass Window Bridge and sweet sugar loaf (pineapples) is seeing unprecedented growth in tourism and development. Several weeks ago, I was given an opportunity to co-moderate the Eleuthera Business Outlook (EBO) that was organised by Joan Albury of the TCL Group and the Eleuthera Chamber of Commerce. There were many presentations pointing to the emerging opportunities linked to developments currently taking place and those slated for Eleuthera in the near future.
‘I didn’t sign up for no VBI’ says man accused of sexual assault
A MAN refused to enter a plea after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman on a beach last year.
EDITORIAL: The world’s eyes on submersible search
THE world’s attention focused over the past few days on the lives of five people in a submersible deep under the ocean seeking to visit the wreck of the Titanic.
Davis and Pintard clash over $1bn pre-election difference in Minnis administration report
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis and Opposition Leader Michael Pintard clashed in the House of Assembly yesterday after government MPs rehashed accusations that the Minnis administration did not reveal accurate figures about the government’s true liabilities in a pre-election fiscal report.
PM is waiting on details from Urban Renewal on gun amnesty initiative
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said he is awaiting details from Urban Renewal regarding a gun amnesty initiative.
BPL sees 'negligible' disconnection jump
Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) yesterday said it has seen a "negligible" increase in disconnections, with fewer than 2 percent of accounts cut-off in May, as consumers brace for the 163 percent peak fuel charge increase.
