BNT fear on Abaco plan
THE Bahamas National Trust (BNT) has expressed strong opposition to the $985m Kakona Resort Development proposed for South Abaco, saying it poses a grave risk to the ecological balance and biodiversity of two critical protected areas: Abaco National Park and Cross Harbour.
Clubs & Societies October 25, 2024
October 25, 2024
Groundbreaking ceremony held for Eden facility to handle plastic
EDEN Recycling and Manufacturing Limited marked a groundbreaking ceremony for its new facility yesterday, attended by government officials and local leaders.
Officials on the ground after hurricane
THE Disaster Risk Management Authority (DRMA) has classified the damage from Hurricane Oscar as level one, according to acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper.
Minnis claims FNM party leadership blocking him
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis accused the Free National Movement’s leadership of blocking him from speaking at party events and association meetings — a claim FNM chairman Dr Duane Sands called “absolutely untrue.”
Teen: My nightmare over sex attack by grandfather
A TEENAGE girl described her ordeal as a “nightmare” as she testified that her grandfather molested her multiple times over five years.
MP’s lawyer: Rape inquiry is flawed
THE lawyer representing North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish argued yesterday that police gathered little physical evidence in his trial that he raped the complainant.
Search for woman who ‘jumped’ from cruise ship called off
THE Royal Bahamas Defense Force (RBDF) has called off their search for a 66-year-old woman who went overboard from Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas near New Providence, Bahamas.
Colina donates former PM’s books to UB libraries
Colina Insurance Limited generously donated several copies of Volumes 2 and 3 of “I Say What I Mean and I Mean What I Say: Hubert A. Ingraham In His Own Words to the University of The Bahamas’ Harry C. Moore Library and Information Centre in Nassau, as well as the library of UB-North, Grand Bahama.
‘Mitchell remarks on Izmirlian’s case findings silly, nonsensical and comical’
FREE National Movement (FNM) Leader Michael Pintard has ramped up his criticism of the government, hitting out at Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell following a New York State Supreme Court ruling that awarded Baha Mar’s original developer, Sarkis Izmirlian, over $1.6bn in damages in a fraud and breach of contract case against China Construction America (CCA), the project’s main contractor.
PM talks climate crisis, reparations and collaboration at CHOGM 2024 in Samoa
PRIME Minister Philip Davis engaged in discussions to enhance disaster resilience and foster economic opportunities for Bahamians during this week’s Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024 in Apia, Samoa.
Cooper: Izmirlian and CCA legal dispute a ‘sideshow’ with no effect on investments
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper dismissed concerns that the $1.6 billion ruling favouring Sarkis Izmirlian, the original developer of Baha Mar, against China Construction America (CCA) would affect the Bahamas’ investment climate or economic stability.
Eight-year-old’s death ruled a suicide by police
POLICE have completed their investigation into the death of eight-year-old Mariano Cheryl, ruling it a suicide.
Immigration carry out routine exercise - detain 31 people
THE Department of Immigration conducted an operation in Cable Beach from 5.30am to 9.30pm yesterday that resulted in the detention of at least 31 people, all of whom are Haitian nationals, for various infractions of immigration laws.
Friends of the Environment launches a teacher’s guide for The Bahamas’ ecosystem
FRIENDS of the Environment announced their newest educational resource, “Ecosystems of The Bahamas: A Teacher’s Guide”, published by Media Enterprises.