Activists agree with Canada warning to LGBTQI community
TWO LGBTQI activists yesterday agreed with Canadian government’s crime advisory warning Canadians to consider the risks of travelling to The Bahamas because homosexuality is not widely accepted.
Biometrics change for Canada travel
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced changes to Canada’s biometrics programme, which will now require Bahamians applying for various permits or residencies to provide biometrics beginning December 31.
Golden Gates residents: Why are businesses being allowed?
SOME Golden Gates residents are protesting alleged zoning law violations they claim have allowed street vendors and commercial businesses to operate in the single-family residential area.
$4.8m seawall close to completion at Smith’s Point
THE $4.8m seawall and road repaving project at Smith’s Point in Grand Bahama is just about finished and residents are eager for the community to be reopened to the public.
$500,000 upgrade for ZNS in Grand Bahama
ZNS’ Northern Service in Grand Bahama will undergo a complete digitalisation of its television facilities to the tune of some $500,000, it was announced yesterday.
Barge breaks from moorings
A LARGE barge broke its moorings in Montagu harbour yesterday and was adrift for a number of hours before being captured and secured.
Killer jailed for 40 years has court appeal rejected
A MAN sentenced to 40 years in prison for killing another man in a row over money has had his attempt at contesting his sentence dismissed by the Court of Appeal.
Major Upgrade to Water Supply for North Eleuthera
RELIEF is on the way for the water woes of approximately 5,000 residents of North Eleuthera. A major upgrade is presently underway to the water supply in that district that will bring relief to complaints of no water, salt water, low pressure and brown odorous water.
Embassy operating through shutdown
THE US Embassy in Nassau will provide scheduled passport and visa services despite the partial shutdown of its government, officials said yesterday.
Santa for a day: Dr Sands delivers for Children's Ward patients
MINISTER of Health Dr Duane Sands played Santa on Christmas morning with a delivery of gifts to patients at the Children’s Ward of the Princess Margaret Hospital
Bahamasair delays due to 'weather related challenges'
DESPITE announcing earlier this week that its schedule was back to normal after a weekend of chaos and delays during the peak travel period, Bahamasair said on Thursday "weather related challenges" at Lynden Pindling International Airport left some flights grounded and delayed.
'Mr PM, how can you wish me Merry Christmas when you can't find my son?'
THE disappearance of 40-year-old Marvin Pratt has darkened the Christmas holiday for his mother, who continues to appeal for authorities to bring her son home.
Turnquest: WTO worries overblown
DEPUTY Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest has said that concerns over World Trade Organisation ascension are being “exaggerated,” further asserting that the government would work to “protect” the interests of local businesses.
Davis: No reason to block web shop political donations
OPPOSITION Leader Philip “Brave” Davis does not expect the Minnis administration to push a bill that would prohibit web shops and their bosses from giving money to political parties.
Saintil to be deported next year
HAITIAN-Bahamian Edward Israel Saintil, who was targeted in an explosive FBI undercover operation into US visa fraud in the Bahamas, will be deported to this country following his sentencing early next year.
