BPL struggles persist as power failures continue
BAHAMAS Power and Light’s struggle to provide reliable electricity this summer continued over the weekend, with outages on various islands.
Small business revenue declines blamed on VAT on charter yachts
SMALL business owners said the imposition of VAT on foreign-owned yacht charter fees had contributed tremendously to the industry’s decline in the past year.
Atlantis received Labour’s investigation results
LABOUR Minister Keith Bell said Atlantis received a report about the Department of Labour’s investigation into comments by the resort’s president last week.
Call to look at North Andros beach clean-up pay receipt
NORTH Andros Chamber of Commerce president Darin Bethel called for the police to investigate the North Andros District Council after a receipt suggested the body was paid to have a beach cleaned.
Months later, no update over ‘attack’ on barbers
MORE than four months after two immigration officers allegedly assaulted two Haitian barbers in an attack that went viral, Immigration Minister Keith Bell said the investigation is still ongoing.
BROTHER ‘BEATEN BY POLICE’ IN CUSTODY: ‘They put a bag on his head and struck him with a machete’
WHEN Hercude Estime visited his brother at the Central Detective Unit on Thursday, Leroy Estime appeared to be in perfect health.
Man drowns in Goodman's Bay area
Police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the drowning of a 59-year-old man on Sunday.
Wife of Sandals executive chairman dies after battle with cancer
THE executive chairman of Sandals, Adam Stewart, has announced "with unbearable grief" that his wife, Jill, has died after a battle with cancer.
National Training Agency celebrates 10 years of service
THE National Training Agency (NTA) held a luncheon on Friday to celebrate its 10th anniversary of service.
Man accused of having loaded gun
A MAN was granted bail after he was accused of having a loaded gun in Eleuthera on Independence weekend.
Woman placed on probation for stealing by reason of employment
A WOMAN was placed on two years probation after admitting stealing more than $1,000 from a Starbucks where she was formerly employed.
Man charged in connection with the smuggling of $9m worth of cocaine
A MAN was charged with aiding in the smuggling of $9 million worth of cocaine into Long Island late last month.
Maitland Cates recognised as ‘Life Member’ of Salvation Army
GRAND Bahama Chartered Accountant Maitland Cates was recognised as a ‘Life Member’ of the Salvation Army after three decades of service on the Board.
Clubs & Societies July 14th, 2023
The Rotary Club of New Providence (RCNP) held its annual changeover reception on July 1 at the Balmoral Club and installed it 36th president.
