Local News

No end in sight for power cuts

BAHAMAS Power and Light has been “temporarily patching” its troubled equipment but until its rental generators are installed there is “no way to tell” when frequent power outages will end, an official said yesterday.

Bostwick still plans for frontline politics role

FORMER Senator John Bostwick II said yesterday he is not done with front-line politics and nation building, contending that he and several other members of the recently formed Gatekeepers organisation are preparing to offer themselves in the upcoming general election.

Inagua police seize man over dangerous drugs find

POLICE in Inagua took an man into custody after seizing a quantity of dangerous drugs on Monday.

Symonette no longer on FNM finance committee

FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Brent Symonette yesterday confirmed that he was no longer a part of the Free National Movement’s Finance Committee, which spearheads efforts to secure the necessary funding for the opposition party to pull off a successful election campaign.

NAD awards technicians

THE Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) recently promoted and awarded certificates to nine technicians.

Human trafficking trial adjourned

THE trial of a man and woman facing human trafficking charges has been adjourned to October 31 due to the unavailability of the complainant in the matter.

Gun smuggling trial delayed to November

THE trial into an alleged gun smuggling operation that was uncovered at Arawak Cay last summer has been further adjourned to November of this year.

Businessmen help to clean up cemetery

THE Pinder’s Point Public Cemetery was given a much-needed clean up thanks to the financial contributions of two Grand Bahama businessmen with close ties to the community.

Minister: Talks are under way to train more nurses

DISCUSSIONS are underway for the implementation of a trained clinical nursing programme in Freeport to address the shortage of nurses in Grand Bahama.

Fix my street

THE New Providence pothole plague, the scourge of motorists throughout the island, continues to anger and frustrate residents with some “craters” in the road causing damage to cars.

Island luck system certified

ISLAND Luck yesterday announced that its gaming system had been tested and fully certified by Gaming Laboratories International. Playtech Systems Limited - which trades as Island Luck - said that the testing was in accordance with the standards in the Bahamas Gaming Act and Regulations 2014, as well as international standards.

Teachers learn about conservation

TEACHERS have been taking part in a workshop helping them to learn first hand about conservation.

On Da Hook

A PICTURE of Steve Johnson with an early September Wahoo is hopefully a sign of good things to come according to the Bahamas Sport Fishing Network (BSFN).

scotiabank celebrates 60th anniversary

SCOTIABANK celebrated its diamond anniversary representing 60 years of operation in the Bahamas yesterday.

Correction - NAD and car rental leases

IN A story (Rental cars hit at ‘too high’ fees, Tribune Business, September 1) it was reported that the Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) was not prepared to meet the current rental car concessionaires at Lynden Pindling International Airport over proposed lease rate increases.

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