Solar provider recoiled over 50% Bahamian ownership
A US firm, which abruptly abandoned a $1m legal claim against the Government, said the mandate to relinquish 50 percent ownership to Bahamians made it “impossible for foreign investors” to bid on a solar tender.
US govt expects migrant surge to come by way of The Bahamas
A US SENATOR said the US government knows an influx of migrants from The Bahamas is going to become a “reality”.
Officer hailed a hero over act to save injured jogger
A POLICE sergeant is being hailed as a hero after he risked his own safety to shield an injured jogger from traffic and ensure he got life-saving medical care following an accident on Milo Butler Highway last week.
Rocket landing igniting controversy
Environmentalist Joe Darville has reiterated his reservations regarding the upcoming landing of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster in Bahamian waters, scheduled for February 17 off the coast of The Exumas.
‘Flawed and unlawful’ claim sees administrator dismissed
Administrator Juleta Smith-Ingraham has reportedly been relieved of her duties effective immediately in South Andros following allegations of non-compliance with provisions of the Local Government Act, which led to the disenfranchisement of two elected Council representatives.
$300m Luxury hotel promises 1,000 jobs
A $300M AGREEMENT was signed yesterday for a hotel and entertainment project which could bring up to 1,000 jobs in construction and 1,000 more in operation.
Police investigating claims a fourth-grade student was assaulted by officer on campus
POLICE are investigating claims that a 4th-grade student at EP Roberts Primary School was assaulted by a police officer on campus last month.
Bell dismisses concerns of need for stricter vetting of housing applicants
MINISTER of Housing and Urban Renewal Keith Bell has dismissed concerns about stricter vetting for government housing applicants after a past recipient was charged over murder conspiracy allegations.
21-year journey to find her own home completed
AFTER a 21-year journey to secure a home for her family, Barricka Butler beamed with joy as she received the keys to her new house in the Renaissance at Carmichael Subdivision.
Defence grills Water and Sewerage GM on ministerial approval of contracts awarded
A SENIOR Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) manager rejected a defence attorney’s assertion that the corporation never followed its policy requiring ministerial approval for contracts over $250,000.
Mentally ill man jailed for murder sentenced to five more years after resentencing order
A MAN diagnosed with schizophrenia and cognitive disorders has been sentenced to an additional five years in prison after his original life sentence for manslaughter was overturned.
Nine months jail for stealing a scooter
A MAN was sentenced to nine months in prison after admitting to stealing a Yamaha scooter on West Avenue last week.
$4,000 fine for possession of ammunition in home
A MAN was fined $4,000 after admitting to having a cache of ammunition in his home on Coco Plum Close earlier last week.
Man fined $3,000 for having hemp with intent to supply
A MAN was fined $3,000 after admitting to throwing $810 worth of drugs onto the roof of a residence on Finlayson Street last month.
Grand Lucayan ‘important’ but GB needs more - DPM
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper acknowledged the importance of the Grand Lucayan resort to Grand Bahama’s economy but suggested that it should not be the sole driver of the island’s economic revitalisation.
