Officials pay tribute to iconic hotelier and entrepreneur George Myers
TRIBUTES were made to former hotelier and “iconic” businessman George Myers at his state recognised memorial yesterday, with Prime Minister Philip Davis and other officials praising his tremendous contributions to the tourism industry.
Minister: Out Island property tax for locals ‘will not happen’
A Cabinet minister yesterday “removed the fear” of many Family Islanders that real property tax was about to be levied on Bahamian-owned properties by pledging “authoritatively it will not happen”.
Sir Franklyn: Gas retailers have ‘made case for relief’
FOCOL’s chairman yesterday agreed that Bahamian petroleum retailers have “made their case for immediate relief” despite a Cabinet minister dismissing any prospect of an increase in gasoline and diesel margins.
Bahamas to be Caribbean ‘sustainable airport leader’
The Bahamas “is uniquely positioned to become a regional leader” in sustainable airport development through putting 14 such facilities out to public-private partnership (PPP) bids, a senior tourism official asserted yesterday.
Stopovers beat pre-COVID for first time in January ‘23
Monthly air arrivals exceeded pre-COVID figures for the first time in January 2023, a senior tourism official said yesterday, while revealing that stranded or in-transit passengers have been unable to find hotel rooms in Nassau.
Economic optimism ‘should be tempered with discipline’ says Halkitis
WHILE acknowledging the increase in government revenue, Economic Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis said optimism in the country’s economic growth should be tempered with discipline.
Chinese Embassy counters US claims (Updated with US statement)
THE CHINESE Embassy in The Bahamas has countered claims over the size of its embassy in the nation – and about its mission in The Bahamas.
Sands says FNM lawyers giving legal advice
THE Free National Movement is currently taking legal advice after a Supreme Court injunction was granted against party leader Michael Pintard and chairman Dr Duane Sands, barring them from prohibiting and interfering with Richard Johnson as he carries out his duties as FNM vice chairman.
Davis’ change of view on RCI ‘due to revised plans’
PRESS secretary Clint Watson said Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis’ earlier position on Royal Caribbean International’s proposed Royal Beach Club project when he was in opposition was “based on what the circumstances were at the time”, claiming Mr Davis changed his mind after the cruise line revised its initial development plans.
Atlantis: ‘Put the brakes on’ Royal Caribbean’s PI deal
Atlantis’ top executive last night warned that approval of Royal Caribbean’s $110m Paradise Island project is “premature” and urged Bahamians to call on the Government to “put the brakes on”.
Zero carbon resort deal signed for Exuma
OFFICIALS signed a heads of agreement yesterday for the newest state-of-the-art resort development in the Exuma Cays.
DONNA VASYLI IS ACQUITTED: Jury clears Australian accused of murdering husband in Old Fort Bay
DONNA Vasyli was said to be “overwhelmed with joy” after she was acquitted of murder last night in the retrial for the 2015 stabbing death of her millionaire podiatrist husband Philip Vasyli.
CH Reeves Raptors win
The C.H. Reeves Raptors destroyed the competition in convincing fashion to win the 2023 Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) junior championships.
Mutiny in Garden Hills constituency
Free National Movement Leader Michael Pintard finds himself in an awkward situation, which I had anticipated when former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis did not step down from active politics after the September 16, 2021 general election.
Cougars get red carpet
THE Charles W Saunders School rolled out the red carpet on their school grounds yesterday as they celebrated the historic Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools’ basketball championship feat by their Cougars senior boys’ basketball team.
'Get Your Rear in Gear' 5k fun run/walk on Saturday
THE Colon Cancer Coalition will host the annual Get Your Rear in Gear (GYRIG) 5k fun run walk race 6:30am on March 11 at Goodman’s Bay Park.
Powerade Potcakeman Triathlon livens up Jaws Beach on calm day
THIS year’s Powerade Potcakeman Triathlon took place at Jaws Beach on a beautiful, calm day on March 5. Around 90 athletes entered the race with participants ranging from seven to 76 years of age.
‘Let’s wish the best’ and cheer for our athletes
IN lending their support to the Oak Tree 50th CARIFTA Games, a number of small businesses encouraged others to join in the biggest junior regional track and field competition and cheer on the athletes representing the Bahamas.
Chinese Embassy response
CHINESE Embassy spokesman Counselor Cui Wei’s comments in response to the groundless accusations from US military personnel: It cannot be further from the truth to suggest that China has built its largest embassy in the world in The Bahamas. We’re not even the largest Chinese Embassy in the Caribbean. Anyone who’s familiar with Nassau knows which Embassy is the biggest one on island.
Sexual assault and four armed robberies on Wednesday
A WOMAN reported that she was sexually assaulted while walking near bushes on Prince Charles Drive on Wednesday morning, police said.
