'Diamond in the Rough' training camps attract boys and girls
IN preparation for their fifth annual invitational this weekend, the Reloaded Baseball hosted its ‘Diamond in the Rough’ baseball and softball skills training camps for boys and girls.
Abaco and Bimini hardest hit a year after Silver Airways’ demise
MORE than a year after Silver Airways’ demise, the unresolved airlift gap is still taking a toll on some of the country’s out islands, with Abaco and Bimini bearing the brunt of the lost connectivity.
Taxi union: Stop ‘cherry picking’ the law
THE BAHAMAS Taxi Cab Union (BTCU) has accused the Department of Road Traffic of “cherry picking” the law by threatening action against taxi drivers over potential road blockages while, it claims, failing to address what it considers unlawful operations by livery drivers.
BPL says two ‘equipment issues’ to blame for Downtown power outages
BUSINESSES in downtown Nassau were forced to contend with an extended power outage for a second day as Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) moved to address what it described as two equipment issues at the East Hill Street Substation.
Businesses lose thousands as Downtown suffers prolonged power outages
DOWNTOWN businesses are counting thousands of dollars in lost sales, spoiled food and additional expenses as a prolonged power outage on Bay Street and the surrounding area disrupted commercial activity and left tourists facing sweltering conditions yesterday.
PI beach club loses final bid before Privy Council
A PROPOSED Paradise Island beach club and lighthouse restoration project has suffered a final legal setback after the Privy Council ruled that the Crown Land lease at its centre was never binding on the Government.
Fire-safety violators at Junkanoo Beach are back in business
JUNKANOO Beach businesses hit with temporary closures over fire-safety violations are back in operation after addressing required safety measures, with the operators now pushing for greater engagement and reasonable time to comply before future enforcement action.
Data commissioner says focus on AI should be ‘new opportunities,’ not job losses
DATA Protection Commissioner Michael Wright said The Bahamas should not approach artificial intelligence with fear over job displacement but instead focus on identifying and developing the skills needed to capture new opportunities in AI, cybersecurity and data protection.
Cooper ‘won’t be happy’ until Scotiabank ATM issues in Exuma are resolved
SCOTIABANK has committed to resolving persistent ATM problems in Exuma, with the Deputy Prime Minister and MP for the island stating he will not be satisfied until the island’s machines are reliably operational.
Govt crop insurance initiative welcomed by farming association
A LONGTIME Abaco farmer said crop insurance could help unlock much-needed financing for Bahamian farmers, who say the lack of insurance coverage has been one of the major obstacles to expanding agriculture.
Crawfish exporters brace for tariff impact
A BAHAMIAN fisherman left a meeting with the Minister responsible for agriculture and fisheries feeling confident that the government will do all they can to reduce the US tariffs that has been placed on exports.
Taxi Cab Union rejects appeal by TUC to return to negotiating table
THE BAHAMAS National Alliance Trade Union Congress (BNATUC) has urged the Bahamas Taxi Cab Union (BTCU) to return to the negotiating table with livery operators to resolve their escalating dispute, but taxi union president Tyrone Butler has flatly rejected the appeal, insisting livery drivers must first comply with the law.
Abaco Farmers Association set sights on supplying half the country’s food
ABACO farmers are pushing for a larger role in national food security, with the island’s newly-formed farmers association setting its sights on significantly increasing local production and eventually supplying up to half of the country’s food.
More economic support needed for senior citizens, says Carey
A Bahamian businessman is calling for greater economic support for senior citizens, warning that rising healthcare, insurance and living costs are encouraging more Bahamians to spend their retirement years overseas.
Student’s plan to turn coffee-processing waste into alternative to conventional packaging
A BAHAMIAN agriculture student is among three semifinalists in an international sustainability competition after helping develop biodegradable packaging made from coffee-processing waste.
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