‘We’re feeding the pigs and we’re ready to reopen again’
CELEBRITY Eco-Adventures stand ready to resume tours, featuring their swimming pigs at Crystal Beach in West Grand Bahama, as soon as the tourism sector reopens on the island.
Festival place demolition almost complete
DEMOLITIONS of the former Bahamas Customs Warehouse and Festival Place on Prince George Wharf are almost complete in the transformation of Nassau Cruise Port with construction set to begin at the end of the month.
Atlantis guests won’t have to take antigen test
EVEN though Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has stressed that all guests staying more than five days in The Bahamas have to take a mandatory antigen test, Atlantis Resort’s guests will not be required to do so as they will be engaged in a “Vacation in Place” programme, Tourism Officials said.
Videos show clubgoers breaking rules
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames had stern words yesterday for people who persist in breaking Emergency Powers Orders after numerous people were cited for violating protocols at a club on Tuesday night.
Deportation threat over filing report
VISITORS to The Bahamas face deportation if they do not complete a short survey each day for at least 14 days if they are in the country, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday.
Land row director is rehired by govt
TEX Turnquest, a former director of the Department of Lands and Surveys who was forced to resign in 2009 amid controversy over Crown Land grants, has been rehired by the government.
Forbes assured he’ll keep South Andros
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis said only something egregious would prevent incumbent PLP parliamentarians from being ratified as candidates in the next general election.
Prison officer behind bars
A CORRECTIONAL officer, found with almost $2,000 worth of marijuana, was yesterday sentenced to seven months in prison.
Man must pay for door damage
AN Andros man, who trespassed on another man’s premises and damaged his door, was yesterday ordered to pay compensation for the damage he had caused.
Two bailed over fraud allegations
TWO men, who denied last week defrauding a local cell phone store, were yesterday granted bail ahead of their trial.
Teen accused of causing harm
A TEENAGER, accused of harming two people last week, was yesterday denied bail ahead of his trial.
PM intends to extend state of emergency till December 28th
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis gave notice in the House of Assembly yesterday evening of his intention to extend the country’s state of emergency until December 28.
Remembering loved ones in bid to stop domestic violence
FAMILY members of women killed came together to remember their loved ones as the Zonta Club launched its 16 days of activism.
Two arrested after marijuana find
TWO men were arrested for possession of dangerous drugs in Freeport on Monday.
Work may start on medical school by end of the year
GROUND-breaking and construction on a new medical school in Grand Bahama expected to create some 200 jobs could start before the end of the year, according to State Minister for Grand Bahama Senator Kwasi Thompson.
