‘Airport key to Lucayan rising again’
THE former chairman of Lucayan Renewal Holdings believes the government must fully commit to redevelopment and reconstruction of the Grand Bahama International Airport in order to successfully conclude negotiations over the sale of the Grand Lucayan resort.
My son didn’t have to die
A GRIEVING family in Abaco wants the government to better equip the island with the resources needed to treat divers suffering from the bends after their loved one is believed to have died from symptoms associated with the illness last week.
WSC explains water supply disruptions
ON SATURDAY, the Water and Sewerage Corporation gave an explanation for recent water supply disruptions in Central Eleuthera, but said it expected them to be resolved by Sunday.
Two questioned by police over shooting death
Police are questioning two men in their early twenties in connection with a shooting death on Saturday.
Police confirm identity of child found in pond
POLICE have confirmed the identity of the child discovered in waters at the rear of the Golf Academy on Tuesday, as 11-year old Gerodo Atwill Taylor of Amos Ferguson Street.
Bahamas Educators, Counselors and Allied Workers Union signs 'historic' industrial agreement
THE Bahamas Educators, Counselors and Allied Workers Union signed an industrial agreement with the government on Friday.
Defence Force welcomes 109 new recruits, largest ever intake of women in mixed entry
THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force welcomed 109 new recruits at the Passing Out ceremony of the New Entry 59 and Woman Entry 28 class at the Coral Harbour base on Friday.
Senators donate to FOAM back-to-school initiative
FAMILIES of All Murder Victims (FOAM) received a donation from Senators in support of the advocacy group’s back-to-school initiative on Friday.
Bahamas to host Caribbean heads of govt meeting
THE Bahamas will host Caribbean Heads of Government at the Baha Mar resort later this month, Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis announced yesterday.
Sir Brian Moree sworn in as Appeal Court justice
SIR Brian Moree was sworn in yesterday as a justice of the Court of Appeal.
Relief packages for bus drivers ‘sorted this week’
TRANSPORT and Housing Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis says she is hoping relief packages for bus drivers will be sorted out this week.
Surrey industry returns
THE reopening of Nassau’s historic Surrey industry was held yesterday in Rawson Square.
Concerns at Straw Market over rotation of vendor days
THERE have been mixed views among some vendors at the Nassau Straw Market regarding the rotation of working days since the facility was reopened last November.
National memorial week for Dorian
A WEEK-long national memorial with various activities in honour of Hurricane Dorian victims, survivors and first responders will be held beginning next month, press secretary Clint Watson announced yesterday.
Govt considering reducing fuel taxes for gas retailers
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis says the government is considering reducing fuel taxes for gas retailers with a view to bringing relief to struggling Bahamians.
