PM: New cruise port 'a major step forward in the transformation of Nassau'
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis hailed the opening of the new cruise port as a “major step forward in the transformation of Nassau” on Friday – and noted the importance of the opening to the Downtown area.
Union officials to work with police on Labour Day parade safety
UNION officials are cooperating with the Royal Bahamas Police Force to ensure road safety for the upcoming Sir Randol Fawkes Labour Day parade.
Union officials want govt to end contractual work of employment
NATIONAL Congress of Trade Unions Bahamas (NCTUB) officials have called on the government to put an end to contractual work of employment, adding workers hired on a contract are being stripped of basic employment benefits.
Portuguese nationals in the country illegally found at Grand Bahama hotel
TEN Portuguese nationals who were in the country illegally were discovered at a local hotel on Thursday in Grand Bahama, where there has been an upsurge this week in the apprehension of illegal immigrants.
Woman in hospital after shooting incident
A woman is in hospital following a shooting incident early on Friday morning involving two other women.
Parents of missing American teen: Please continue to keep Cameron in your prayers
The parents of American teenager Cameron Robbins, who was declared missing after going overboard on a vessel near Athol Island on Wednesday, have released a statement.
Downtown needs improvement as ‘historic city has been rotting in front of us’ Maura says
NASSAU Cruise Port CEO Mike Maura said when the port opens, officials will meet members of the Downtown Nassau Partnership to determine how to beautify Downtown with an $8m investment.
Three armed roberries take place within 24 hours on New Providence
THREE-armed robbery incidents happened less than 24 hours apart in New Providence on Wednesday.
National Trade Policy looks to diversify the Bahamian economy
THE Ministry of Economic Affairs launched the country’s national trade policy yesterday, with Minister Michael Halkitis hailing the document as an important component of the government’s plans to diversify the Bahamian economy.
Organisers hailed this year’s Carnival event a ‘success’
POLANTRA Media, the organisers of the recent Bahamas carnival, hailed the event a success.
Bahamas Striping working to improve Eleuthera and Long Island roads
BAHAMAS Striping Group of Companies (BSGC) general manager Melanie Roach said the company is working to improve roads on Eleuthera and Long Island.
Three primary school students hit by vehicle, one in serious condition
THREE students of Ridgeland Primary School were hit by a vehicle while trying to cross the road yesterday, with one of them listed in serious condition in hospital.
Heroic Concrete and Concrete Products breaks ground on $6.4m plant in GB
A new $6.4m concrete manufacturing plant, the first to be operated by a Grand Bahama woman, will be fully operational by January 1, 2024.
