'Exceptional Bahamian' Calsey Johnson laid to rest
A STATE recognised funeral was held Friday for the late Calsey Johnson, former senator, veteran broadcaster and diplomat.
$9.6m contract signed for new bridge in North Andros
STANIARD CREEK, Andros – The Ministry of Works and Bahamas Marine Construction have signed a $9.6 million contract for the construction of a new bridge that will improve travel between mainland Andros and the settlement of Staniard Creek and provide greater protection for marine life in North Andros.
PM opens Berry Islands Community Centre
Great Harbour Cay, Berry Islands – Prime Minister Hubert Minnis officially opened The Berry Islands Community Centre and participated in the Ambulance Dedication at Bullocks Harbour, Great Harbour Cay, on Friday. The facility previously sat unfinished for many years, but a new partnership between Carlton Bowleg, MP and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines resulted in the completion of the Centre, which will double as a Hurricane Shelter.
Nine fined for entering illegally or overstaying
NINE Haitians were collectively fined more than $4,000 by a senior magistrate yesterday for either illegally entering or overstaying their time in The Bahamas. Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes fined Sonson Pierre, Wilmonde Fils-Aime, Altema Dor
Haitian pair deny passport fraud
TWO Haitian men yesterday denied allegations that they hoodwinked their government into giving them Haitian passports, which police claim they both used in a bid to gain legal status in The Bahamas. John Doe aka “Ricardo Phillips”, and Joel Ceus aka
Ardastra gives endangered species helping hand
AN endangered species is getting a new chance at survival thanks to the birth of two new baby hutias at Ardastra Gardens zoo.
Walk For The Cure is ready for the off
IT may have been delayed because of Hurricane Dorian – but this year the Walk For The Cure returns for its eighth year.
Two bodies found as people get back to work in Abaco
CLEAN-UP crews working to move debris in The Mudd have revealed how they have found two bodies and at least one firearm. Forty-two Abaconians have been able to get back to work thanks to the clean-up operation after Hurricane Dorian. Bahamas Striping
Lawyer: GB needs a functioning airport
A Grand Bahama attorney is concerned that the island would not be able to support any significant sustainable investment projects or developments “without a properly functioning airport”. In a press statement, lawyer K Brian Hanna said: “I do not se
Junkanoo fans just want to have fun
JUNKANOO groups rushed on Bay Street last night in an event billed as a rebuke of Youth, Sports & Culture Minister Lanisha Rolle.
Rebel Chipman dismisses new bill as 'no change'
INDEPENDENT member of parliament for Centreville Reece Chipman yesterday criticised the Minnis administration’s new Disaster Authority Bill, saying it is a “no change” bill and a “no FNM” bill. The statement read: “The Minnis administration continue
CIBC First Caribbean CEO assures staff over new partner
COLETTE Delaney, CEO of CIBC FirstCaribbean, assured employees Friday that the bank remains committed to them as a new partner assumes majority ownership of the bank.
WE WON’T PAY: University rejects lecturers’ 11th hour $3,500 wage claim
THE Union of Tertiary Educators of The Bahamas is demanding a lump sum payout of $3,500 and a salary increase of seven percent for all of its faculty members - a new proposal the University of The Bahamas said yesterday it was not prepared to fulfil.
Checks ordered on debris field fires
MINISTER of Works Desmond Bannister said yesterday investigations are being carried out into the debris fires in Abaco, after it was reported large mounds of debris were being “intentionally” set on fire in areas devastated by Hurricane Dorian.
‘It’s time to quit, Lanisha’
THE Progressive Liberal Party has accused Minister Lanisha Rolle of “abuse of power”, insisting her recent conduct warranted resignation or dismissal.
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