Bahamas will ‘pay the price’ if education woe not tackled
Bahamian society and the economy will “pay the price” if this nation fails to tackle its decades-old education woes, it was argued yesterday, as an ex-tourism minister readies to head the Productivity Council.
Stopover tourism ‘subdued’ with 1.3% first-half decline
Higher-spending stopover tourism arrivals declined by 1.3 percent during the 2025 first-half as The Bahamas’ most important industry generated “healthy but moderated activity”, it was asserted yesterday.
BTVI hits back over deal violation claim
The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) yesterday rejected union allegations it violated their industrial agreements by failing to make contractual employees permanent after their probationary period.
Taxi union chief ‘not surprised’ over livery conflict comments
The Bahamas Taxicab Union’a (BTCU) president yesterday said he is “not surprised” that the Government has been blamed for creating the conflict between his members and livery drivers.
Health staff walk off job over working conditions
Ministry of Health staff walked off the job yesterday in protest over ongoing conditions at the Meeting Street office complex, which has been undergoing renovations for several weeks.
Two Cabinet ministers to speak at Business Outlook
Two Cabinet ministers will address the 21st Abaco Business Outlook that is set to be held on Thursday, September 18, at the Abaco Beach Resort.
Abaco community groups seek life-saving $60,000
A group of Abaco community groups are bidding to raise an extra $60,000 to acquire a life-saving oxygen generation system that will benefit both divers and patients at the island’s healthcare facilities.
BPL reconnects all Andros residential clients after fire
Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) yesterday confirmed that all residential customers affected by Sunday morning’s fire at its Fresh Creek power station in Andros have been reconnected.
Teacher concerns over island move payments
A teacher has questioned how long until she and others receive their geographical allowances after obtaining her posting letter later than usual.
Businesses fear prolonged outages after BPL blaze
Residents and businesses in Central Andros are bracing for potential prolonged outages after a fire at BPL’s Fresh Creek station damaged critical infrastructure, raising fresh concerns about the island’s fragile power supply.
FNM: Davis must come clean on Grand Lucayan
The Opposition is demanding answers from Prime Minister Philip Davis over the stalled $120m sale of the Grand Lucayan resort, with concerns mounting over unpaid vendor bills and a lack of progress on promised redevelopment plans.
Power imrovements ‘on way’ for Abaco
IMPROVEMENTS are on the way for the power supply in Abaco and its cays, according to Bahamas Power and Light (BPL), as the company installs new units and rolls out a 30-day upgrade plan.
More than 6,200 sign petition to halt Yntegra Rosewood Project
More than 6,200 people have signed a petition calling for an immediate halt to the permitting for the proposed Yntegra Rosewood Hotel project until there is further review of the full extent of environmental impact.
Donte Coastal Athletic Association Institutional Scholar-Athlete of Year
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Donte Armbrister who received the Coastal Athletic Association 2024-2025 Institutional Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award for men’s tennis.
Judicial review called for over Exuma resort development
An Exuma developer has filed for a judicial review in the Supreme Court against the Department of Environmental Planning and Protection (DEPP), challenging its decision to approve a controversial neighbouring resort development.
