CPSA says gun violence has significantly impacted Princess Margaret Hospital
THE Princess Margaret Hospital has been significantly affected by gun violence, according to the head of the Consultant Physicians Staff Association (CPSA).
D’Aguilar says RCI Beach Club project is good for Bahamians
FORMER Minister of Tourism and Aviation Dionisio D’Aguilar said he supports Royal Caribbean International’s $110m Paradise Island Royal Beach Club project.
Woman alleging rape and assault by MP retains lawyer
THE woman who alleges she was raped and assaulted by a sitting Member of Parliament has retained a lawyer.
Tourism ‘doesn’t need any more’ air fare fees
The Bahamas must work with the airline industry “to put a ceiling” on travel costs to the destination, a senior hotelier is asserting, as this nation “doesn’t need any more taxes” included in ticket prices.
Air fares blamed for 20% Briland villa rentals drop
A Harbour Island realtor has blamed “crazy” air fares that have more than doubled compared to pre-COVID for a 20 percent slowdown in high-end villa rentals during the 2023 peak winter season.
Couple evade attempted murder when a gunman opened fire on them in their yard
A COUPLE cleaning their vehicle outside their home had to flee for their lives yesterday after a gunman opened fire on them.
Hotel union: ‘One item’ away on industrial deal
The hotel union’s president says it is just “one item” away from concluding an industrial agreement with the main employer body, and believes once it is completed other “dominoes” will fall.
Davis says he is ‘distressed’ by murders
PRIME Minister Phillip Davis said he is “distressed” by the latest streak of murders in New Providence.
PM’s Bermuda flight ‘reckless, negligent’
The Prime Minister’s Bermuda trip has flown into a fresh storm of controversy as the airline responsible is battling a $200,000 fine over accusations it operated the flight in a “negligent and/or reckless” manner.
Brothers murdered together over weekend
TWO brothers, one who aimed to become a top boxer representing The Bahamas internationally, and another who planned to wed his fiancé next month, were murdered together on Saturday.
‘I WANT JUSTICE FOR RAPE BY MP’ – Woman says she is still cooperating with police after PM says he heard she would not press charges
THE woman who alleges she was raped and assaulted by a sitting Member of Parliament is still cooperating with police to address the matter, despite Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ comments on Saturday.
Athletes qualify for CARIFTA triathlon
The Bahamas Triathlon Association hosted the Sea Waves Triathlon yesterday at Jaws Beach. It was the second of three qualifying events for the CARIFTA and Junior Commonwealth Games.
CI Gibson Rattlers celebrate titles with awards ceremony, motorcade
IN honour of their hard work and successful season that culminated with both the Rattlers senior boys and girls basketball teams winning the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association’s pennant and championship titles, the CI Gibson Secondary School celebrated their achievements with an awards ceremony and motorcade.
‘Tyrone was always the life of the party’
WHILE Tyrone Oliver Jr was being considered for representation in his first major international event by the Boxing Federation of the Bahamas next week, his younger brother Shakuar Oliver was preparing for his marriage on his older brother’s birthday in May.
GSSSA volleyball championships on
THE Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) volleyball championships commenced this past weekend at the Anatol Rodgers Gymnasium.
Athletes make their presence felt overseas
WHILE strongwoman Rhema Otabor, versatile Anthaya Charlton, hurdler Gabrielle Gibson and sprinter Wanya McCoy were taking care of business over the weekend in the United States, sprinters Anthonique Strachan and Wendell Miller were making their presence felt at the Velocity Fest 13 in Kingston, Jamaica.
Sailing officially declared as our national sport
IT was a big weekend for the island of Exuma. Not only did they attract one of the biggest crowds for the 65th Family Island Regatta, but they got to kick off the promotion of the torch run for the sixth edition of the Bahamas Games just before the official proclamation of sailing as the national sport of The Bahamas.
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POLITICIANS worldwide are fighting over carbon dioxide prices, domestic flights and kerosene taxes to slow down climate change. The goal is to limit the global rise in temperatures to two degrees. But most energy forecasts are of the opinion that we are losing this battle. With this in mind, it is no surprise that car manufacturers are trying to do their part to make the world a greener place.
Water Corp targets further 57% system loss reduction
The Water & Sewerage Corporation has extended by four-and-a-half years a contract that has saved itself and its customers more than $153m over the past decade.
Disney teams with BTVI for Eleuthera expansion
The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) has partnered with Disney Cruise Line to construct a new campus in Eleuthera for the training of its residents.
