Long Islanders ‘excited’ by $250m resort and port
LONG Island’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday praised the impending construction of a $250m resort and cruise port on the island and described it as “exciting”.
'Historic' year for tourism ahead
BAHAMAS Hotel and Tourism Association president Robert Sands said The Bahamas is set to see an “historic” level of visitor arrivals next year while bookings for most hotels in New Providence this holiday season and throughout the new year remain strong.
100,000 meals a month to feed those in need
BAHAMAS Feeding Network is providing up to 100,000 meals a month, supporting more than 100 local feeding programmes.
Police officer in a coma after 'jumping from car'
FAMILY and close friends of a police officer who allegedly jumped from a moving vehicle this week have launched a GoFundMe page to assist with his medical expenses.
Donations suffering a slump, say charities
WITH Christmas days away, several nonprofit organisations are appealing for assistance as some say donations are in a slump.
The stories of our nation as anthology is launched
THE Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture marked a major milestone this week with the launch of its first anthology of short stories. The book features the work of more than 30 Bahamian writers and authors.
Counselling order after father attacked
A MAN was placed on probation and ordered to attend counselling yesterday after admitting to attacking his father and another man last week.
Two face court over alleged cutlass attack
TWO men were granted bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with an alleged cutlass attack.
Accused of injuring man
A MAN was granted bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after being accused of injuring a man earlier this week.
20 out of 23 unpaid nurses have now received pay
THE demand for unpaid salaries did not fall on deaf ears, as the Bahamas Nurses Union president confirmed that 20 of the 23 nurses who were owed money from the beginning of the year have now been paid.
Baha Mar backing the Valley Boys
MEGA resort Baha Mar is continuing its years-long partnership with the Valley Boys Junkanoo group and is the group’s primary sponsor for the nearly sold-out Boxing Day parade and the 2023 New Year’s Day parade.
Man accused of stealing $10k from restaurant
A MAN accused of breaking into a restaurant on West Bay Street and stealing $10,000 was sent to prison overnight.
Bail violation claimed
A MAN was granted $6,000 bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after he allegedly failed to charge the ankle bracelet with which he was outfitted on an earlier armed robbery charge.
Man denies gun possession
IN the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, a man denied possession of a loaded firearm.
Family Island teachers ‘paid what they’re owed’
ACTING Education Director Dominique Russell said that 19 teachers assigned to the Family Islands who were waiting for financial support and payment received what they were owed yesterday.
