Concerns over Royal Caribbean beach club
THE following is an open letter from Eric Carey, former executive director of The Bahamas National Trust (BNT), a non-profit, non-government, membership organisation focused on conserving and protecting the Bahamian environment. Mr Carey now leads ONE Consultants, an independent environmental consultancy that has been engaged by Atlantis to review the environmental impact of the proposed Royal Caribbean beach club project.
Cyclists use time trials to get in gear for Bahamas Games
GRAND Bahama — In preparing their team for the Bahamas Games in July, the Grand Bahama Cycling Association hosted its time trials on Saturday.
Gardiner, Charlton open outdoor seasons with wins
It was a big outdoor season opener for World and Olympic champion Steven Gardiner at the 17th Annual Spring Break Classic in Carolina, Puerto Rico.
NPBA playoffs: Shockers advance, Sand Dollar tie series
IN this past weekend’s New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) playoff action, the Caro Contractors Shockers swept the University of The Bahamas (UB) Mingoes 2-0 to wrap up the first-round series.
Texas A&M Aggies capture inaugural Island Relays
GRAND Bahama — Veteran coach Pat Henry remembers his last trip to The Bahamas in October to participate in the homegoing service for his former Olympic sprinter Shavez Hart. This time, he was in a more celebratory mood as his Texas A&M Aggies captured the inaugural Island Relays over the weekend.
Bahamian small businesses told: Embrace e-commerce
BAHAMIAN small and medium-sized businesses must embrace digital payments and transactions if they are to properly participate in the tourism industry and wider global economy, a provider says.
Flashbacks of 2008
ActivTrades
The past two weeks have produced flashbacks to the 2008 financial crisis following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB).
Bay Street merchants ‘overcharging’ tourists
BAY Street merchants have been accused by The Bahamas’ consumer protection watchdog of overcharging cruise ship passengers and other tourists on their credit card purchases
GB to Abaco power cable ‘doable’ but more needed
THE Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce president says supplying power from the island to Abaco via an undersea electricity cable is “doable” but more details are required on the initiative.
Sand Dollar High Flyers even the series 1-1
AFTER a tough loss to the Leno Regulators last week Thursday, the Sand Dollar Imports High Flyers evened the series 1-1 in a 86-63 blowout win.
NP Sports Council seeks funding and support ahead of the Bahamas Games
THE New Providence Sports Council is seeking funding urgently as sports associations make preparations for the sixth edition of the Bahamas Golden Jubilee Games.
Seven left homeless after Andros house fire
A HOUSE fire in Andros has left a family of seven people homeless.
Texas A&M Aggies lead Island Relays Bahamas
GRAND Bahama: After the first day of competition, Texas A&M Aggies have surged in front in the two-day Island Relays Bahamas at the Grand Bahama Sports Complex.
Three arrests after armed robbery, shootout with police
Three men known to police were arrested on Friday after an armed robbery led to a chase and a shootout between police officers and suspects.
Police Force receives 10 new SUVs donated by US
A fleet of 10 new SUVs was given to the Royal Bahamas Police Force on Friday, outfitted with the latest technology to aid in the fight against crime.
Ground broken on $15m solar farm project
LUCAYA Solar Power Ltd. officially broke ground on its $15m solar farm project in Freeport on Friday.
Cynthia Mother Pratt Foundation donates supplies to Ministry of Health
“HUNDREDS” of cleaning supplies and utensils were donated to The Ministry of Health for clinics and other facilities throughout The Bahamas on Friday, from the Cynthia Mother Pratt Foundation, with help from supporters and sponsors in the United States.
Grantee Excellence Award for Waterkeepers Bahamas
WATERKEEPERS Bahamas (WKB) received a ‘Grantee Excellence Award’ for its outstanding contribution to community engagement through its Dover Sound mangrove restoration work.
Clubs and Societies: 17th March, 2023.
Abaco Strong Abaco Strong holds its next Abaco Farmers Market at Treasure Cay Park tomorrow from 9am-2pm.
