‘We’ll see how it plays out’, says Atlantis president - as they wait for the results of a traffic study
ATLANTIS’ president and managing director Audrey Oswell said the resort will see “how it plays out” after Wendy’s was granted approval for its Paradise Island restaurant.
‘A number’ of undocumented migrants apprehended, Immigration Minister says
IMMIGRATION Minister Alfred Sears said authorities apprehended “a number” of undocumented migrants living in the Kool Acres shanty town before demolition exercises in that community this week.
Conciliation talks have begun with Union of Public Officers and NIB, says Sears
NATIONAL Insurance Minister Alfred Sears said conciliation talks have started between the Union of Public Officers and the National Insurance Board and that he expects “there will be a meeting of minds” soon over unresolved issues.
Sears pledges transparency but won’t talk about Bell
IMMIGRATION Minister Alfred Sears refused to comment on the alleged actions of his predecessor yesterday, saying his focus is on improving efficiency and maintaining transparency at the Department of Immigration.
Lynes claiming attack on her character
AS the Progressive Liberal Party convention begins today, Robin Lynes has said there has been an “attack” on her character as she challenges for the chairman post.
Minister says minimum wage increase call ‘a little reckless’
LABOUR and Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said yesterday the government would not support another increase to the country’s minimum wage so soon after the last wage hike was introduced and believes calls from union leaders over the issue are “a little reckless”.
Boy, eight, hit by armoured truck on his way to school
AN eight-year-old boy was rushed into surgery after he was hit by an armoured vehicle while trying to cross the road yesterday.
44-year-old man granted bail, charged for allegedly molesting 13 year-old girl
A 44-year-old man was granted bail yesterday after he allegedly molested a 13-year-old girl in April.
Man accused of stealing two generators from the Bahamas Red Cross last month
A MAN accused in connection with the theft of two generators from the Red Cross last month was charged in court yesterday.
Man accused of having $11k of marijuana
A MAN was granted $7,500 bail after he was allegedly found with $11,000 worth of marijuana at a business on Montrose Avenue last week.
Traffic diversions for Official Funeral Service for Dr Michael Perry Gomez CB, OBE
The Traffic Division of the Royal Bahamas Police Force wishes to advise the general public of temporary road closures on Tuesday 14th November, 2023, to facilitate the funeral service for Dr Michael Perry Gomez, CB, OBE, former President of the Medical Association of the Bahamas and Cabinet Minister.
Social media complaints over govt breakfast provided at schools, asking if it’s ‘jail food’
CRITICISM has been levelled at government’s national breakfast programme on social mediaafter images of some of the meals were circulated - with some comparing it to “jail food” and human faeces.
Reopening of Prop Club providing 35 permanent jobs in Grand Bahama
GRAND Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey said the recent reopening of the Prop Club Beach and Bar Grill at the Grand Lucayan Resort has provided new permanent jobs for 35 Grand Bahamians.
Cooper calls Retail Street opening at Lucaya ‘a comeback moment’
TOURISM Minister Chester Cooper said the opening of the Prop Club and Retail Street signals a return of an enhanced level of service at the Grand Lucayan Resort.
PLP chairman candidate Robin Lynes claims 'attack on character'
PLP chairman candidate Robin Lynes says there has been “an assigned attack on my character and my motives” in a note ahead of the party convention.
