From surviving Dorian in Abaco to valedictorian of Brooklyn College
FROM surviving Hurricane Dorian to becoming the first black valedictorian of Brooklyn College, Rhema Mills’ story is not conventional or straightforward.
Cousin testifies Gibson said he felt ‘framed’
LONG Island MP Adrian Gibson reportedly believed his ex-fiancée framed and threw him “under the bus” by blaming alleged criminal activities at the Water and Sewerage Corporation on him.
‘Cut taxes’ plea from business
THE business community hopes Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis will reduce taxes, simplify the tax code and improve the ease of doing business when he reveals the budget for the next fiscal year on Wednesday, according to the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) chairman Timothy Ingraham.
Airline ticket change fees waived for UB graduation
BAHAMASAIR will waive ticket change penalties for those travelling to New Providence for the University of The Bahamas’ upcoming graduation ceremony after changes in the time and location of the event prompted uproar from the graduating class.
Bastian retiring after 24 years as auditor general
TERRANCE Bastian is retiring as auditor general after 24 years in the position.
Teen pleads guilty to charge of wounding a man in Andros
A 17-year-old man was imprisoned yesterday after admitting to wounding someone in Andros earlier this week.
$1.2m centre for wellness launched
GOVERNMENT officials, members of the business and medical community, friends and well-wishers gathered for the grand opening of Dynamic Healing Wellness Centre on Baha Mar Boulevard on Friday, the official ribbon-cutting of the $1.2m chiropractic and physical therapy facility.
Valley Boys counter ‘Way Forward’ claim
AN apparent division has emerged in the Valley Boys Junkanoo organisation.
Woman dies on flight to Exuma
A 49-year-old woman died of natural causes on a Bahamasair flight from New Providence to Exuma yesterday, according to police.
Optimism over plans for renewable energy
STAKEHOLDERS in the renewable energy sector are cautiously optimistic about the government’s plans to move towards cleaner fuels for power generation, particularly solar, as Attorney General Ryan Pinder revealed earlier this month they are reviewing requests for proposals (RFP) for solar panel projects on the family islands.
Minnis campaign says processes 'unfair' ahead of convention
THE campaign to elect Dr Hubert Minnis as leader of the FNM has made a number of allegations - including an unfair process and breaches of the party’s constitution.
Minnis: I'm not quitting race
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis is unfazed by the number of his former Cabinet colleagues endorsing Michael Pintard in the upcoming Free National Movement leadership race and insisted he will contest the race despite unfounded rumours that he was considering dropping out.
Halkitis: Govt committed to avoiding tax increases
THE Davis administration will present its budget for the next fiscal year this week, and Economic Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis says the administration is maintaining its commitment to not raising taxes.
Man stabbed at service station
Police have launched an investigation after a 25-year-old man was stabbed multiple times at a service station on Tonique Williams-Darling Highway.
OPM to monitor FTX donation claims
The Office of the Prime Minister will continue to monitor allegations that FTX and its former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried paid $675,000 to entities affiliated with high-ranking Bahamian government officials and their families.
