Entrepreneur programme to be launched
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said that the Office of the Prime Minister would soon launch an apiary entrepreneur programme, and put at least 20 persons in business on Grand Bahama. An apiary is a place where bees are kept. Dr Minnis was in Freep
RISE scheme under review
THE Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development’s RISE programme reportedly suffered “substantial challenges” and is under review to determine whether the pilot project will be adopted, according to Press Secretary Anthony Newbold.Mr Newbold, i
Bahamians reported safe as hurricane hits Texas
AFTER a briefing with Minister of Foreign Affairs Darren Henfield, Honorary Consul to Houston Lynden Rose reported Saturday that all Bahamians he had been in contact with have relayed to him that they are safe and secure in the wake of the onslaught
'Fruitful' talks on future of Grand Lucayan Resort
DURING his first day in office in Grand Bahama, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis engaged in “fruitful talks” with representatives from Hutchison Whampoa regarding the Grand Lucayan Resort, which has been closed for nearly a year.However, he would not
Murder case suspect found in Haiti
A MAN who police wanted to question in connection with a murder that took place at a bar on Quintine Alley and Wulff Road earlier this year was found by Haitian authorities in that country after he skipped town, senior police officials confirmed yest
Mortimer laments the lack of 'hope or help'
DESPITE the Free National Movement’s landslide victory and its five seats in Parliament for Grand Bahama, there is “still no hope or help” for the devastated island, said Democratic National Alliance Deputy Leader Chris Mortimer. Mr Mortimer also s
The little kitchen that could
IN a world of fast-paced, high tech talk and expectations, a ritual plays out every week in a modest house in an even more modest neighbourhood that reminds us of what humanity is all about.The building where it takes place is called Mosseff House. D
Powersecure chooses interim BPL chief
POWERSECURE has selected subcontractor Mike Harreld to assume the role of interim CEO of Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) effective today, as the company’s board prepares to implement systems to “track and eliminate fraud and financial abuses.”
Columnist Larry Smith dies age 67
LARRY Smith, 67, well known columnist, died suddenly at his High Vista home on Sunday of complications from heart failure.
Bahamas avoids Moody's downgrade
THE Bahamas has avoided a potentially damaging and costly credit downgrade, with Moody's revealing Friday that it has confirmed the country's Baa3 rating following its recent review.
VIDEO: Updated - Chaos as hundreds demand refunds from Pineapple Express
CHAOS erupted at Pineapple Express Asue Holders office off Cowpen Road early Friday morning after hundreds of angry persons stormed the building in an attempt to collect money owed to them.
Man cries in court after being given two year sentence
A 23-year-old man broke down and cried in a Magistrate's Court just moments before being sentenced to two years at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services in connection with nearly a dozen charges ranging from threats of death to assaulting a police officer.
Minor delays in visa process expected at Bahamas Embassy in Haiti
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced establishment of "temporary measures" regarding the visa process at its Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, due to "technical constraints".
Hospital bed petition wins Sands’ support
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands said yesterday he “fully supports” a recently launched petition urging the government to increase the number of beds and improve the service at the Rand Memorial Hospital in Grand Bahama.
Call to decriminalise marijuana
A HANDFUL of young Bahamians are hoping to turn their social media traction into a political movement for the decriminalisation of marijuana.
