Tourism businesses begin to reopen in Grand Bahama
SEVERAL businesses in the tourism sector on Grand Bahama have reopened for business and are anticipating the arrival of visitors to the island this month.
Israel is seeking ‘technological co-operation’ with the Bahamas
ISRAEL is seeking to forge “increased technological co-operation” with the Bahamas, an Israeli government representative said yesterday, who added that such a venture would be a “win-win” situation for both countries economically.
Unift surrey horses ‘may not go back on the road again’
THE health and condition of surrey horses in New Providence are being closely monitored on a consistent basis, with officials from the Cabs Board yesterday promising that if any of the animals are found to be unfit for work, that horse “may not go back on the road again.”
Former Minister says Gray should have been upfront with the people
FORMER Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Tennyson Wells yesterday said he saw no issue with a controversial $2.1 billion Chinese proposal for Andros, but admonished current Minister V Alfred Gray for not being “upfront with the people.”
$2.1Bn proposal ‘came from Ambassador, not Chinese govt’
THE $2.1 billion proposal for the development of agriculture and fisheries in Andros was pitched to the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources by the government’s ambassador to China, and not the Chinese government or investors, according to Agriculture and Fisheries Minister V Alfred Gray yesterday.
18 Zika virus cases now reported
HEALTH officials have seen an increase in the Zika virus, with 18 cases now reported.
Man accused of killing his common-law wife 10 years ago will stand trial
A JUDGE ruled yesterday that a man accused of killing his common-law wife will stand trial notwithstanding that a 10-year delay in the case breached his constitutional right to a trial within a reasonable time.
Investigation into island-wide outage
AN investigation is underway to determine what caused an island-wide outage in the capital early on Thursday, just hours after Bahamas Power and Light admitted the corporation was experiencing generator challenges.
US pre-clearance reopens in Grand Bahama Airport
THE US pre-clearance service reopened on Thursday morning at the Grand Bahama International Airport nearly four weeks after the passage of Hurricane Matthew.
Flowers: Too many numbers houses
A YEAR after the Christie administration issued a provisional licence to eight web shop companies, one pioneer of the gaming industry said there is much to be concerned about, especially the “proliferation” of numbers houses.
Two dead, three injured in Grand Bahama shooting
TWO persons are dead and three others were injured in a shooting on Thursday in the quiet and peaceful community of McLeans Town, East Grand Bahama.
Urban Renewal Plans to release report on PAC
URBAN Renewal Co-Chairs Algernon Allen and Cynthia “Mother” Pratt were on the defensive yesterday in the wake of the Public Accounts Committee’s damning report into the programme, with one of them revealing that there were plans underway to produce another report aimed at discrediting the work of the PAC.
MPs ‘overruled’ Urban Renewal selection process
DESPITE having its own commission in place to make executive decisions, the Urban Renewal Small Homes Repair initiative was still subject to the influence of members of Parliament who “overruled” the standard process of selecting contractors.
V Alfred Gray should resign, says FNM MICAL candidate
IF Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries V Alfred Gray had “a shred of honour left” he would resign from his Cabinet post immediately, Free National Movement MICAL candidate Walt Saunders said yesterday.
Freeport man charged with attempted murder
A FREEPORT man was charged with attempted murder on Friday in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court.
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