‘Almost 80,000 see lower power bills’
MORE than 70,000 Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) customers saw reductions of five to 50 percent in their monthly power bills between July and September due to the company’s new equity rate structure, according to Energy Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis.
AG Office finalising renewable energy PPA projects on the Family Islands
ENERGY Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis said the Office of the Attorney General is finalising negotiations for power purchase agreements with bidders selected to carry out renewable energy projects on the Family Islands.
Still no answers on healthcare fund audit
TWO years after Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville announced that the government’s catastrophic healthcare fund would be audited, details about the fund are still unknown.
Govt breaks ground on new $6.8m clinic in Mangrove Cay, Andros
RESIDENTS of Mangrove Cay, Andros, could soon have access to healthcare that could eliminate the need to travel to New Providence for basic medical services, as the government broke ground for a new medical clinic valued at over $6.8m yesterday.
Coleby-Davis clarifies BPL’s Power Purchase Agreement
ENERGY Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis clarified in the House of Assembly that Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) is not renting two newly commissioned turbine engines to improve power reliability.
Minister: I’m no cheat
ENERGY Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis filed a complaint with police against social media personality Brittany Harris, accusing her of criminal libel.
First Applebee’s eatery to hire 150 Bahamians
The first-ever Applebee’s restaurant in this nation will hire 150 Bahamians ahead of its November 2024 opening at Fusion Superplex, its local franchisee announced yesterday.
Payments provider unveils three web-based platforms
A Bahamian financial technology provider says it has launched three new web extensions to give consumers greater flexibility in accessing these services directly through their web browser.
Davis Administration tables bill to establish an Urban Renewal Authority
THE Davis administration tabled legislation to establish an Urban Renewal Authority to enhance residents’ quality of life in designated urban communities.
Hoof! Equestrians kick off horse show season
EQUESTRIANS kicked off the 2024-2025 horse show season with a weekend of camaraderie, teamwork and spirited competition, as four teams gathered to contest the first leg of the Bahamas Interscholastic Equestrian League (BIEL).
BNT concerned over mistreatment of conch
THE Bahamas National Trust (BNT) has expressed concern over reports of cruise passengers mistreating juvenile queen conchs on Princess Cays and has pledged to investigate the allegations.
$275m Four Seasons condo set to employ over 200 Bahamians
THE Davis administration have signed a Heads of Agreement to construct what officials say will be the “largest” Four Seasons condo hotel in the Caribbean.
‘Suicides more commonly are teens and young adults’
AFTER the shocking suspected suicide of an eight-year-old boy last week, renowned psychiatrist Dr David Allen said he is aware of children aged 10 and 11 committing suicide, adding that there are more people in his outreach programmes talking about wanting to hurt themselves.
Davis: Engine deal to bring reliable power
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has announced that a power purchase agreement between Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) and Energy Bahamas Holding Limited had been finalised, a “significant step” toward ensuring reliable energy for the country.
No bail granted for man accused of last week’s Sunset Park murder
A MAN was remanded into custody yesterday after he was accused of fatally shooting a young man in his car outside his home near Sunset Park last week.
