New management hope for Hilton
TOURISM, Aviation and Investments Minister Chester Cooper said the government is hoping the owners of British Colonial Hilton will be able to soon find a new management company to take over the property.
Press denied access to Cabinet ministers
MEMBERS of the press were denied direct access to Cabinet ministers yesterday after law enforcement officers erected cones outside the Office of The Prime Minister, limiting media entry into the area.
‘World-class’ airport for Grand Bahama
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper said the government wants to build a “world-class” airport on Grand Bahama in an effort to revive the island’s ailing economy and improve the quality of life of residents there.
New hospital plan for Grand Bahama
A new hospital is on the drawing board for Grand Bahama, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis confirmed this week during his visit to Grand Bahama.
White plays down ‘baggage’
ADRIAN White says that he and Shanendon Cartwright both bring “baggage” to the Free National Movement’s deputy leadership race, although he does not believe the controversy involving Mr Cartwright and his tenure at the Beaches & Park Authority gives him the upper hand as the FNM’s convention nears.
A young mum’s second chance at life
WHEN Demetria Seymour had to be airlifted to the Cleveland Clinic with heart failure, she had no idea if she would live to see her children grow up.
‘Ban on importing pit bulls is not enough’
A LOCAL dog trainer says the government must crack down on Pit Bull breeding, noting that a mere ban on the import of the dog breed is not enough.
Glenys Hanna Martin sets sights on full in-class learning
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin is hopeful the Ministry of Health and Wellness will allow students to participate in full-time face-to-face instruction as opposed to the hybrid model currently in place.
NEW TAXES ONLY AS ‘LAST RESORT’: Davis hoping improved collection systems will deliver revenue targets
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis says his government does not want to put any further tax burdens on the Bahamian people to achieve its fiscal projections. While in Grand Bahama on Monday, Mr Davis indicated he is optimistic about his administration’s fiscal plans and said any new taxes would be a “last resort” for his administration.
April date for hostel trial
SIX women charged in connection with the beating of a number of wards at the Children’s Emergency Hostel will stand trial in April.
Released after vagrancy charge
A MAN who spent three months on remand after being arrested for vagrancy last year has been released from custody.
Man in assault claim given bail
A MAN was granted bail yesterday in his ongoing trial in the Magistrate’s Court for allegedly assaulting his neighbour.
Carnival to pay extra $1m fine for environment crimes
CARNIVAL’s Princess Cruise Lines Ltd has agreed to pay a $1m fine on top of a $20m penalty it received two years ago after pleading guilty to violating its probation for environmental related crimes.
Initiative to help homeless launched in Freeport
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis announced that a social initiative launched by the Ministry for Grand Bahama involving the restoration of houses for homeless families is underway in Freeport.
Omicron confirmation expected ‘in short order’
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said he expects his ministry will soon receive the test results of “hundreds” of COVID-19 samples sent abroad to confirm the Omicron variant’s presence even as cases decline in the country.
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