Monday, September 30
Bahamasair’s US flights under threat
Bahamasair’s managing director yesterday voiced optimism that the leading American airlines will fail in their bid to prevent it gaining regulatory permission to operate in the US.
Former Furniture Plus chief’s $101k payout ‘duress’ rejected
A former Furniture Plus vice-president’s claim that she was coerced into signing a $101,250 termination settlement under “duress” has been rejected by the Industrial Tribunal.
‘Don’t get comfortable’ with S&P’s status quo
The Bahamas “must not get comfortable” with avoiding a further downgrade by maintaining its existing ‘junk’ grade creditworthiness with Standard & Poor’s (S&P), a prominent banker is arguing.
Nassau port on ‘high alert’ over US strike
Nassau’s main commercial shipping port yesterday said it is on “high alert” for potential supply chain disruption resulting from tomorrow’s US dock workers strike as it urged all businesses: “Be prepared.”
Wildcats win title
The Sunshine Auto Wildcats completed their mission of honouring the memory of their late mouthpiece and utility player Renee “Sunshine” Curry-Davis.
Minnis quiet on whether he will run
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis remains tight-lipped about whether he will seek to run in the next general election.
It’s a long hot weekend as power goes out
A 12-hour power outage in Stapledon Gardens on Saturday left residents distressed, including 60-year-old Malcolm Collie, who said his heart condition worsened due to the intense heat in his home.
Sands: Women not priority for govt
FREE National Movement chairman Dr Duane Sands said the government’s silence on implementing the Protection Against Violence Commission shows that women are not a priority for the Davis administration, despite the fanfare that accompanied its passage of the Protection Against Violence Act.
Killer driver left dad lying in road
THE daughter of a 55-year-old man killed in a hit-and-run accident on Madeira Street is pleading for the person responsible to come forward, saying her father did not deserve to be treated “like an animal”.
Police taking car pictures
DO Police have the right to take photographs of vehicles going through a Road Block inspection?
Charisma Taylor sixth in 100m hurdles
THE track and field season might have been long over and done with for a number of Bahamian athletes, but Olympic double competitor Charisma Taylor did one more meet.
Blue Chip Athletics Club hosts second team tryouts
THE Blue Chip Athletics Club, powered by Norwegian Cruise Line, hosted their second team tryouts over the weekend at the Queen’s College campus.
Carl Hield defends his WBA title
CARL Hield successfully defended his World Boxing Association Fedecaribe super welterweight title in Cartagena, Colombia, over the weekend with a first round knockout over challenger Alfonso Blanco of Venezuela.
National Hall of Fame track and field coach Keith Parker dies at 92
TRIBUTES poured in from many of the former athletes and coaches who benefited from the expertise of National Hall of Fame track and field coach Keith Parker.
Win tickets to Eddie Minnis
CELEBRATED musician Eddie Minnis is set to perform some of his greatest hits this weekend - and a few that are lesser known at a special concert at the Nassau Cruise Port amphitheater this weekend.
Remebering Dario
Classmates of Dario Rahming unveiled a bench dedicated to him at Queen’s College on Saturday.
Skills gap in the workforce
THE Bahamas, known for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is grappling with a pressing issue that could hinder its future prosperity: a widening skills gap in the workforce.
Series of arrests by police
POLICE made a series of arrests on Friday in connection with human smuggling, illegal firearm possession, and the discovery of undocumented immigrants in a busy day of law enforcement activity.
Blue Lagoon worker fired over Whatsapp conversation
A FORMER Blue Lagoon employee of 21 years was fired for a conversation she had on WhatsApp with a subordinate after the dialogue was displayed on the company’s computer system and discovered by a manager.
Celebrating cultural cornerstones
WE hope that both will forgive the term but two great Bahamian institutions are being celebrated – one with a birthday bash over the weekend just passed and the other with a major concert next weekend.
Consider long term on taxes
I trust this letter finds you well. I am writing in response to the comments you made during the Opening Contribution to the Mid-Year Budget Debate 2023/2024 in the House of Assembly, where you addressed the pressing issue of tax reforms and the impact of our current tax structure on lower-income individuals.
Man found shot dead on roof of unfinished home
A MAN became the country’s 89th murder victim on Saturday after police found him unresponsive with a gunshot wound on the roof of an unfinished home around 7am.
Saturday, September 28
Doctors Hospital unveils loyalty program at Abaco Business Outlook
DOCTORS Hospital unveiled its new Loyalty Advantage Membership Program (LAMP) at the 20th Annual Abaco Business Outlook, targeting persistent challenges surrounding access to affordable healthcare.
Police to contact Taylor Casey's family
Three months after her mysterious disappearance, police yesterday said they plan to contact the family of missing American woman Taylor Casey soon about their investigation.
PM Davis calls out climate funding gaps and announces The Bahamas' bid for 2032 Security Council at UN
PRIME Minister Philip "Brave" Davis delivered a speech at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, highlighting the urgent need for climate action and announcing The Bahamas' candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2032-2033 term.
Defense seeks reduced sentence for man convicted of unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl
THE attorney of a 27-year-old man convicted of having unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl argued for his client to receive a two-year imprisonment sentence.
Friday, September 27
FRONT PORCH: Loss of memory, hope and meaning
The loss of memory often dissolves into a loss of hope. It is similar to something precious flushed down a drain, difficult to recover and sometimes lost forever.
‘Nervous’ insurers awaiting Helene’s Bahamas impact
Bahamian insurers were yesterday nervously watching Hurricane Helene’s progress amid fears it could negatively impact supply and property coverage premium prices for this nation’s consumers.
APD not giving up over Marsh Harbour port bid
The Nassau Container Port’s operator yesterday said it has not given up on winning the bid to overhaul Marsh Harbour’s commercial shipping port despite assertions that all contenders had backed out.
Vets regulatory regime to curb unlicensed operators
Bahamian vets yesterday voiced optimism that the industry’s new proposed regulatory regime will curb unlicensed operators from performing illegal procedures unchecked on animals.
‘Exact coincidence’ Baha Mar’s $54m matched Colonial’s price
Baha Mar’s original developer is blasting its contractor’s assertion that it was an “exact coincidence” the $54m sought to “accelerate” the resort’s completion matched what it needed to buy the British Colonial.
UB students say ChatGPT improved their performance - admit that some use it to cheat
UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas students say ChatGPT has improved their academic performance but admitted that some have used it to cheat.
Mother who died in fiery car cash found to have contributed to the accident that claimed her life
A MOTHER of five who died in a fiery car crash on the Grand Bahama Highway in January 2011 was found to have contributed to the accident that claimed her life, affecting the amount of damages those connected to her death had to pay.
‘People commiting crimes against elderly should see stiffer penalties’
ACTING Director of Social Services Charlamae Fernander said people who commit crimes against the elderly and other vulnerable groups should face stiffer penalties than others.
Ocean Club expansion a resounding $1bn boost
The Ocean Club owner’s $550m “total investment” in its high-end Cabbage Beach project is forecast to deliver a “resounding” $721m boost for the Bahamian economy during its first 20 years in operation.
‘Number of nurses needed more than Darville’s figure’
BAHAMAS Nurses Union president Muriel Lightbourn disagrees with Health Minister Dr Michael Darville’s claim that the nurse shortage has been halved, pointing to a lack of replacements for retiring and resigning nurses.
‘Only 132 people have taken free HIV/AIDS drug’
Only 132 people in 2023 were reported to be on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a critical HIV prevention drug freely available in The Bahamas, according to Dr Nikkiah Forbes, director of the National HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Programme at the Ministry of Health.
‘I fear for my life since stab attack’
A WOMAN fears for her life and feels the authorities are failing her after she was allegedly physically assaulted in the presence of her three children, sustaining severe injuries to her head from a knife.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Why is one in every 250 Bahamians in prison?
We’ve all heard the horror stories.
ERIC WIBERG: The 2003 collision of United Star and Sea Hauler
Sea Hauler was owned and operated by Captain Allan Russell Sr of Cat Island served the island between 1989 and 2011.
Two teens charged with setting fire to man’s property last month
THREE young men were remanded to Simpson Penn yesterday after they allegedly set fire to a man’s property in New Providence last month.
14-year-old charged with housebreaking
A 14-year-old boy was granted bail yesterday after he was accused of breaking into a man’s house and stealing $3,000.
17-year-old accused of assault with a cutlass
A 17-year-old was granted bail after he was accused of seriously injuring someone with a cutlass at a Rubis Service Station in New Providence earlier this month.
30-month jail sentence for having a loaded gun
A 23-year-old male was sentenced to 30 months in prison after admitting to having a loaded gun in his apartment on Flamingo Drive last week.
Inaugural recipients of NPIPB scholarships
QUINN Brown and Mia Moss are the inaugural recipients of the Nassau and Paradise Island Promotion Board (NPIPB) scholarships, awarded in partnership with the Lyford Cay Foundations.
Minister Bowleg: Stadium repairs ‘going quite fine’
THE Bahamas’ sports tourism brand has continued to expand this year with a number of international events being hosted in the capital.
HYPE looks to stop young boys becoming murderers
A NEW programme called HYPE is being introduced in primary schools to disrupt the journey some young men take toward becoming murderers, Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe said.
Roads in Exuma 75 percent done, says BSGC and paving started in Deep Creek, Eleuthera
BAHAMAS Striping Group of Companies (BSGC) general manager Melanie Roach said the company is about 75 percent done paving roads in Exuma as part of their public-private partnership project with the government.
Blue Chip Athletics to host tryouts this Saturday
THE Blue Chip Athletics Club, powered by Norwegian Cruise Line, talent search continues this Saturday on the fields at Queen’s College.
Jazz and Yankees clinch AL East
It’s only getting sweeter and sweeter for third baseman Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr and his New York Yankees as they are fine tuning for the Major League Baseball postseason next week as the American League East champions.
Relative Energy Deficiency in Youth Athletes: A Growing Concern in the Bahamas
AS sports continue to thrive in The Bahamas, especially among our youth and high school athletes, there’s a growing issue that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S).
Kingsway Academy Saints senior girls earn 15-10 victory over the Charles Saunders Cougars
THE Kingsway Academy Saints rolled into Charles W Saunders High School and marched out with a 15-10 victory over the Cougars in their Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools senior girls’ softball game yesterday.
Thursday, September 26
Jones and Liberty to take on Aces in semis
The next chapter of the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces rivalry will continue in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) semifinals after both teams swept their opponents 2-0 in the opening round on Tuesday night.
Track and field sensation Alaya continues to excel
TRACK and field sensation Alaya Armbrister is only six-years-old but already has a bright future ahead of her, not only in athletics but in sports.
SPORTS CALENDAR: September 26
THE Inaugural GHS Alumni Royal Blue Golf Tournament is scheduled for October 5-6 at the Nine Hole Golf Complex on Bahamas Games Boulevard. The tournament is sponsored by the Flowers Foundation, Everybody Wins and Open Systems and will be following a two-person modified 18-hole scramble format and the play will be governed by the Bahamas Golf Federation.
Valor Security on board for Caribbean Baseball Cup
PREPARATIONS have already begun ahead of the sixth Caribbean Baseball Cup slated for October 23-28 at the Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium.
Police Crimestoppers emerge as champions
The Police Crimestoppers ended an eight-year championship drought in the Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association (BGDBA) Finals at the DW Davis Gymnasium on Monday night.
Empowering MSMEs through digitalisation: Driving financial inclusion and sustainable growth
In today’s digital age, businesses of all sizes are increasingly aware of the need to move from manual systems to digital solutions for financial management. Not only does embracing digital technology help companies stay ahead of the curve, but it also meets the shifting consumer demands for seamless, secure, and faster digital experiences.
‘Magic mushrooms’ defendant suffers FTX victim lawsuit fizzle
A “magic mushrooms” co-defendant cited multiple attempts to poison him as just one of numerous bizarre explanations for why he failed to deliver a Bahamian lawsuit on behalf of FTX victims.
BOB beats late Galleria chief’s $1.5m strike-out
Bank of The Bahamas’ bid to collect on a $1.5m loan debt owed by the late Chris Mortimer and his now-defunct Galleria Cinemas has survived efforts to strike it out in the Supreme Court.
Bahamians losing trust over transparency flaws
The Opposition’s finance spokesman yesterday argued The Bahamas has already reached the point where citizens are losing trust in institutions as he urged “fundamental change” in governance.
‘Boom town’ needed to absorb GB Power rise
Grand Bahama Power Company was yesterday urged to provide “greater disclosure” so consumers can have a better understanding of the justification for its proposed three-year rate structure.
Long Island ‘suffering’ daily warns island MP Gibson
Long Island MP Adrian Gibson said Long Island is “suffering” with utility and infrastructure issues - listing a number of problems facing islanders daily.
Countries most affected by climate struggle to qualify for funds, says AG
THE small island states most susceptible to natural disasters as a result of climate change are often not able to apply for climate financing due to the “hoops” they must jump through, said Attorney General Ryan Pinder yesterday.
Mobile apps critical to thrive in digital world
In today’s fast-paced digital world, mobile apps have become an integral part of business strategies, shaping how companies operate, interact with customers and drive growth. With the proliferation of smart phones, mobile app development is no longer just a trend but a necessity for businesses seeking to remain competitive and expand their market reach.
Carnival unveils restaurant offerings for its $600m port
Carnival yesterday previewed the menus for more than 30 food and beverage outlets at its Celebration Key port that is due to open on Grand Bahama in July 2025.
Nation short of rooms, says hotel union chief
THE Bahamas is experiencing a room shortage, according to Darin Woods, Bahamas Hotel Catering & Allied Workers Union, who expressed his joy that Baha Mar will build a new luxury resort where the former Melia hotel once stood.
Cost of business concerns as unemployment payouts rise
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation is concerned about the cost of doing business after the National Insurance Board revealed that unemployment payouts have increased by 25 percent, totalling around $940,000 last month.
Migrant charged with having illegal gun
A MAN was remanded into custody yesterday due to his immigration status after he was allegedly found with a loaded gun in Exuma last week.
Man accused of knife assault gets bail
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after he allegedly assaulted a woman with a knife and threatened her with death on Nelson Street last weekend.
Sweeting: Water issues in Eleuthera have been mitigated while residents note improvements
WATER issues in Central Eleuthera have largely been mitigated, according to Clay Sweeting, MP for Central and South Eleuthera and Minister of Works.
Bill tabled in HOA for regulation of veterinary practices in the country
INSPECTORS will be empowered to enter and inspect buildings suspected of unlicenced veterinary practices under the Veterinary Medicine Bill tabled in the House of Assembly yesterday.
Two men sentenced for breaking into Rahming’s constituency office
TWO men were sentenced to two years and two months in prison yesterday after pleading guilty to breaking into the constituency office of Marathon MP Lisa Rahming on Prince Charles Drive with a knife and a baseball bat.
ACP clarifies Michael Johnson’s status while on garden leave
ACTING Commissioner of Police Leamond Deleveaux clarified yesterday that Chief Superintendent Michael Johnson, the former head of the Central Investigations Department, remains on garden leave, despite a leaked document indicating his transfer to the Commissioner’s Office.
Families and officers still wait on DPP for charges
ELEVEN police officers and the families seeking justice for police-involved killings were left in limbo yesterday as acting Coroner Kara Turnquest Deveaux announced that the court is still waiting for the acting Director of Public Prosecutions to decide what charges, if any, the officers will face.
Munroe: Three Kemp Road churches offer facilities to assist Uriah McPhee after fire
FREETOWN MP Wayne Munroe said three churches in the Kemp Road area have offered their facilities to assist with the education of students following a recent fire at Uriah McPhee Primary School.
Gibson: Long Island life difficult due to deteriorating infrastructure
ADRIAN Gibson said Long Island’s economy has significantly declined, and residents are struggling with deteriorating infrastructure and unacceptable living conditions.
Davis warns Pintard over claims his govt is breaking the law
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday cautioned Michael Pintard against pushing a narrative that his administration was breaking the law.
‘Global oil must pay climate fund’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said fossil fuel companies should contribute two percent of their profits to a climate fund that aids vulnerable countries, noting the Attorney General is pushing the International Court of Justice to compel firms to pay because they may not do so willingly.
PM slammed for not fixing act he deemed dangerous
LEGISLATORS passed amendments to the National Crime Intelligence Agency Act yesterday –– but not before Michael Pintard condemned Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis for failing to confront provisions he deemed “dangerous” and “unconstitutional” while in opposition.
Outrage over ‘appalling’ outcome in elderly woman’s rape trial
A NINE-year prison sentence for a man who pleaded guilty to multiple violent crimes, including the rape of an elderly woman, sparked outrage from female Free National Movement (FNM) members yesterday, with Senator Michela Barnett-Ellis calling the outcome “appalling”.
Wednesday, September 25
Land owner slams fines threat over BPL oil spill
A North Andros land owner is slamming as “perverse” threats of financial sanctions unless he agrees by today to give Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) access to clean up its own oil spill.
Serenity rezoning eyes middle class home ownership boost
The developer of a major western New Providence community says rezoning all its 464 phase two lots to multi-family will help ease the housing shortage and make middle class home ownership more affordable.
‘No man left behind’ with basic account
The Clearing Banks Association’s chairman yesterday explained the ‘basic bank account’ proposal is designed “to ensure no man is left behind” through reforms enacted in a “non-dictatorial” manner.
‘Get energy costs lower than FNM’s hedge price’
An ex-Cabinet minister is challenging the Government’s energy reforms to lower all-in costs below the FNM’s fuel hedging price while asserting BPL’s new tariff structure failed to cut rates this summer.
Tearful Caroline Ellison gets 2 years in prison over her role in FTX fraud
Caroline Ellison, a former top executive in Sam Bankman-Fried’s fallen FTX cryptocurrency empire, was sentenced to two years in prison on Tuesday after she apologized to everyone hurt by a fraud that stole billions of dollars from investors, lenders and customers.
UB to take measures to limit AI usage as students turn to ChatGPT for help
SOME professors at the University of The Bahamas have complained about the effect ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence platforms have had on education, saying students are using them to write essays or cheat on assignments.
Public transportation unions to meet with Coleby-Davis over fuel margin rise
TRANSPORT Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis said her ministry would hold private meetings with taxi, bus, and livery drivers following concerns from unions about approved margin increases for petroleum retailers.
Top court reinstates $2m freeze in King Case
The Bahamian judicial system’s highest court yesterday refroze some $2m alleged to be the proceeds of a fraud involving flamboyant “philanthropist” Rudolph Kermit King.
Parents rush to collect children after school fire at Uriah McPhee
CLASSES at Uriah McPhee Primary School were dismissed early yesterday due to a fire and smoke accumulation.
Bowe: Basic banking accounts will only help small segment
CLEARING Banks Association chairman Gowon Bowe said that basic banking accounts, which Central Bank governor John Rolle identified as one potential solution to concerns about bank fees, would primarily benefit a small segment of society: unskilled workers, students, and the elderly.
NIB unemployment payouts up by 25%
THE National Insurance Board paid roughly $940,000 in unemployment benefits last month, a 25 percent increase compared to its average payouts due to higher contribution rates and seasonal hotel closures.
Seeking light in the dark
PLEASE permit me express my views on the captioned subject and forgive me if I appear to be pro-employee in this matter
Positive progress in bank fee discussions
SLOWLY but surely, progress has been made in the discussion over bank accounts and the fees we are charged to use them.
Hawksbill Agreement changed?
HAWKSBILL Agreement… in the past three years has it been amended and the exclusive covenant concerning Utilities has been removed?
Singing Bishop warns of WhatsApp scammers
THE “singing” bishop, Lawrence Rolle, said he fell victim to a novel scam that threatened his non-profit.
Tuesday, September 24
Six injured in two separate boating accidents on Sunday
SIX people were injured in two separate boating accidents on Sunday, with one victim in critical condition.
Gov’t savings bond launches with $5m
The Central Bank will launch its drive to boost Bahamian savings and investments by making a total $5m in government savings bonds available to the public this November.
SBF’s ex using Deltec ‘exposure’ to avoid jail
Sam Bankman-Fried’s ex-girlfriend is using testimony that she fully exposed a Bahamian bank’s alleged involvement in FTX’s collapse as a key element in today’s bid to escape a jail sentence.
Ex-pilots union chief loses Bahamasair fight ‘in entirety’
A former pilots’ union president has seen his retirement age-related employment dispute with Bahamasair dismissed “in its entirety” by the Supreme Court.
Munroe: Urgent need to address rising threat of illicit firearms
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe emphasised the urgent need to address the rising threat of illicit firearms in The Bahamas, reporting that approximately 90 percent of homicides in the country over the past five years involved firearms.
Munroe says he can’t confirm if police probe findings would be made public
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said he could not confirm whether the findings of a police corruption probe linked to voice notes would be publicised.
Grandfather accused of seven counts of incest
A 57-year-old man was remanded to custody after he allegedly molested his underaged granddaughter over four years.
IDB report: 86% of personal water supplies contaminated
Testing by the Water & Sewerage Corporation has found that 86 percent of New Providence private wells are contaminated by bacteria and present a potential health hazard, it has been revealed.
FNM chair calls taxing private wells ‘absurd’
The Free National Movement’s (FNM) chairman yesterday branded the concept of taxing private well owners as “absurd” as the Prime Minister ruled out any such move or raising water tariffs for Bahamians.
Banks may face new rules on account fees
CENTRAL Bank governor John Rolle said one solution to high bank fees is to require banks to offer a basic banking account with regulated costs.
FACE TO FACE: Fostering connection people to people
When it comes to diplomatic relations between countries, it is most often left to governments to conduct.
GB students get ready to vote
Excitement is building as students across Grand Bahama prepare for the Local Government Junior Council elections.
Richardson and Mets looking to clinch a playoff spot
ANTOAN Richardson and his New York Mets could be joining Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr and his New York Yankees in the Major League Baseball postseason.
GBPA sponsors three-day ‘Freeport Got Talent’ event at Port Lucaya
A “Freeport Got Talent” event will take place this weekend in Grand Bahama, featuring over a dozen contestants vying for cash prizes up to $5,000.
Bowleg announces changes to Grand Bahama’s New Year’s Junkanoo parade
THE New Year’s Junkanoo celebration in Grand Bahama will see significant changes in 2025, with a new date, a route change, and an additional parade in West Grand Bahama, according to Youth, Sports, and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg.
PETER YOUNG: Further escalation in the Middle East
As indicated in last week’s column, I realise only too well that it is superfluous to offer comment on issues that already receive wide media coverage unless there is a recent new dimension to consider.
Defence lawyer berates WSC general manager for ‘not answering questions’
A DEFENCE lawyer berated Water and Sewerage Corporation’s (WSC) general manager, Robert Deal, yesterday for “wasting” the court’s time, accusing him of not directly answering questions during cross-examination.
Police looking for four men involved in armed robbery at a residence
POLICE are searching for four men believed to be responsible for an armed robbery that took place in the early hours of Monday at a residence on Sanford Drive.
Saints, Suns win baseball openers
After winning the last two senior boys’ softball titles, the Nassau Christian Academy Crusaders were hoping to carry their success over to the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools’ baseball season.
27-year-old charged with unlawful sex with 13-year-old girl jailed for bail breach
A 27-year-old man who had unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl he met online was sentenced to six months in prison yesterday for breaching bail after failing to appear in court for sentencing.
Man accused of double shooting that left child dead in 2017
A MAN was remanded to custody yesterday after he was accused of a fatal double shooting that left a child dead on Rosebud Street in 2017.
Defendant adamantly pleads ‘not guilty’ to accusation of injuring pitbull puppy
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after he was accused of seriously injuring a pitbull puppy last week on Hay Street.
HO Nash Jr High students shine in BJC
HO Nash Jr High School is celebrating a remarkable achievement as students excelled in this year’s Bahamas Junior Certificate (BJC) and Pitman examinations.
Educators and Urban Renewal offer pathway to prosperity
The Urban Renewal initiative has partnered with the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI), Galilee College, and Cyber Tech Career College to launch a transformative Community Empowerment Programme titled Pathways to Prosperity.
Monday, September 23
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Monday, September 23, 2024
PM: 'No intention' to raise water rate or tax wells
Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has issued a statement in response to today’s Tribune story detailing proposals by the Water and Sewerage Corporation to increase consumer prices or impose taxes on homeowners with private wells.
Water Corp margins slide 138% to -$31m
The Water & Sewerage Corporation sucked up $55m in Bahamian taxpayer subsidies in 2022 to help cover a -$31m negative operating margin that had more than doubled over a 12-year period.
Taxi ‘price gouge’ fear over gas margin rise
The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union’s (BTCU) president is voicing fears that the imminent margin increases granted to petroleum retailers may force some drivers to “price gouge” once again.
‘Married women’ law reform call over FamGuard dispute
The Acting Chief Justice is urging Parliament to “do everything in its power” to reform a 140 year-old law designed to protect married women and “cure” uncertainties that could spark increasing legal disputes.
Two drown in separate incidents over weekend
A FIVE-year-old boy and a 35-year-old American woman died in separate drowning incidents over the weekend.
CV Bethel ‘overcrowded and rat-infested’
TEACHERS at CV Bethel High School are grappling with overcrowded, stiflingly hot classrooms, inoperable bathrooms, and a rodent-infested campus, prompting the government to intervene after a list of complaints, according to Bahamas Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson.
Specialised nurses are main need as shortage cut in half, says Darville
THE national nurse shortage has been cut in half, with most remaining vacancies in specialised nursing roles, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said on Friday.
Cannot afford ‘business as usual’ on climate, says PM
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis warned that the world can no longer afford “business as usual” on climate action, as global temperatures have now exceeded the critical 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold for an entire year, putting both humanity and vulnerable nations like The Bahamas at risk.
WSC asks to put up water prices
A Cabinet minister last night said “no formal decision” has been taken on Water & Sewerage Corporation proposals to increase consumer prices or impose taxes on homeowners with private wells.
GAIN AN EDGE – Bahamians leading the way on climate change
From data scientists to artificial intelligence designers, the global demand for skilled employees in STEM fields continues to grow.
Archers on target for an historic 15 medals
Bahamian archers showed up and showed out at the World Archery Americas Caribbean Development Championships (CDC) in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, September 19-23.
Pro boxer Carl Hield to square off again Friday
THE long and illustrious amateur career for Carl Hield is finally paying off big dividends as a professional boxer.
Sands warns Davis hospital will be ‘historic blunder’ with environmental consequences
FREE National Movement (FNM) chairman Dr Duane Sands has warned the Davis administration against making a “historic blunder” by building a new hospital on an “environmentally sensitive site”, saying the decision will have serious long-term environmental consequences.
Doctor says Bahamas facing shortage of developmental specialists
THE Bahamas is facing a critical shortage of developmental specialists and is experiencing an increase in children with disorders like autism and ADHD, according to paediatrician Dr Anthia Forbes Carey.
PM: Safeguard $150m flats fishing over climate change
The Prime Minister has urged lodges, resorts and other industry operators to invest in renewable energy and sustainable equipment to help protect the $150m flats fishing industry against climate change.
International Black Men’s Empowerment Summit coming to Margaritaville Beach Resort
THE Morehouse College Alumni Association Bahamas Chapter is set to host the International Black Men’s Empowerment Summit at Margaritaville Beach Resort in the heart of New Providence.
Digital banking drive holds week-long event
Bahamian financial services providers have teamed with the Central Bank for a week-long drive aimed at improving consumer confidence and understanding when it comes to digital banking.
DEREK SMITH: AI governance vital to corporate futures
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed industries by improving decision-making, streamlining operations and enhancing customer experiences.
14-year sentence for man pleading guilty to fatal stabbing of elderly woman
A MAN has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after admitting to fatally stabbing an elderly Haitian woman in 2020.
Over 1,300 tickets sold for annual Hands for Hunger’s fundraiser, Paradise Plates
HANDS for Hunger’s annual fundraiser, Paradise Plates, blossomed into a memorable evening of culinary excellence and vibrant entertainment on Saturday night, enhanced by a Bridgerton theme that infused the event with lush decor.
Probation granted for having hemp
A MAN was placed on probation after admitting to having a small quantity of drugs in his car last week.
Man charged with armed robbery
A MAN was remanded into custody on Friday after he allegedly robbed someone at gunpoint over the summer.
WORLD VIEW - The death of truth?
In today’s digital era, truth is under siege, threatening democracy and exposing societies to not only disinformation and misinformation, but also to character assassinations and disruptive personal vendettas.
Police one game away from BGDBA title
THE Police Crimestoppers are just one game away from hoisting the Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association (BGDBA) championship, while the Nassau Flight Services Ballers face elimination tonight.
NPSA Finals: Blue Marlins and Wildcats take 2-0 lead
THE Cyber Tech Blue Marlins and the Sunshine Auto Wildcats surged out front to 2-0 leads in their New Providence Softball Association men’s and ladies’ best-of-seven championship series.
‘Urgent alert’ for NIB on widening benefits gap
The widening gap between benefit payouts and contribution income is an “urgent alert” for National Insurance Board (NIB) reform, a multilateral lender is warning, as it urges cuts in administrative costs.
Jones, Liberty earn 83-69 win in postseason opener
SUNDAY marked the start of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) postseason and Grand Bahamian Jonquel “JJ” Jones and the New York Liberty began their playoff quest on a high note.
Union chief: Gov’t ‘gone rogue’ over civil service retiree hiring
The Bahamas Public Services Union’s (BPSU) president last night asserted the Government has “gone rogue” over rehiring civil service retirees as he hit back at concerns of a ‘hollow middle’.
INSIGHT: Campaign finance reform - a right to transparency
IN HIS increasingly determined efforts to wriggle out of a manifesto pledge on campaign finance legislation, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has come up with a new line – that he is wary because public funds could be used to finance political campaigns.
Sporting personalities honoured
BAHAMAS Olympic Committee secretary general Derron Donaldson, Bahamas Anti-Doping commissioner Petra Haven and sportscaster/national basketball coach Jay Philippe were among the 40 persons honoured on Saturday.
Local action on climate change should match international talk from Davis
CLIMATE change is again in the spotlight – with Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis giving a speech during the Climate Week event held in New York.
Ecology to be destroyed by govt
The Perpall’s Tract Wellfield was established by legislation in and around 1937 and during the period 1937 thru 1940/42 the 212 acres of land that was used for the wellfield was secured by the government by eminent domain.
Need to take aviation seriously
PRIVATE aviation in an archipelago...essential service so it must be Licenced and operated at the highest level of efficiency and assurance of safety but is the Bahamas Private Aviation sector anyway close to there?
Friday, September 20
New title sponsor to give Genesis Junkanoo group the "cutting edge"
THE Genesis Junkanoo group said over the years they’ve been seen as the underdogs in the parades, but with their new title sponsor Bahamas Technological Services Limited (BTSL) the group is ready to bring a “cutting edge” style to Bay Street.
Mitchell urges GB residents to pursue legal action over proposed electricity rate increase
Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Fred Mitchell on Friday criticised the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) for announcing a public consultation on proposed electricity rate increases, calling the process “folly and futility.”
URCA to ‘use all avenues under law’ on GB Power
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) yesterday pledged it “will use all avenues available under the law” in responding to Grand Bahama Power Company’s bid for a rate increase.
Airline warning: ‘We’re being taxed to death’
A senior tourism executive yesterday urged The Bahamas “to convert our proximity into affordability” after multiple airlines serving this destination warned: “We’re being taxed to death.”
PM: BPL grid deal finalised ‘in a week’
The Prime Minister yesterday defended his administration’s decision to outsource New Providence’s electricity grid to private investor control while revealing the deal will be finalised in “about another week”.
BPL ‘pretty confident’ on record Abaco demand
Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) top executive is “pretty confident” it will be able to handle Abaco’s 30 mega watt (MW) energy demand that is forecast to shatter pre-Dorian records next summer.
Bank ordered to hand over $63,000 from ex-MP’s account
A BISX-listed bank has been ordered to hand over $63,000 from accounts belonging to an ex-MP and Supreme Court judge to help repay a multi-million dollar debt owed to a US investor.
D’Aguilar: Push Atlantis to open more rooms
FORMER Tourism Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar said the government should pressure Atlantis to reopen hundreds of its vacant hotel rooms, which he said have been left “dead in the water”.
Lucayan sale to conclude in two weeks, says Davis
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the government should be closing arrangements for the sale of the Grand Lucayan Resort “within the next two weeks or so”.
Fernander: Police probe to complete by year’s end
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said the police corruption probe triggered by leaked voice notes is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
PM: ‘Public cost’ for campaign financing
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said regulating campaign finance is fraught with “difficulties”, partly because it could require that public funds be used to finance political campaigns.
‘Ragged Island school 99 percent complete’
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper said a new Ragged Island school is “99 percent complete”, with necessary furniture to arrive next week.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Shame on a nation that shuns its own history
A four-storey hotel in the heart of Bain and Grants Town collapsed on Monday.
Clubs & Societies: September 20, 2024
September 20, 2024
WSC general manager testifies the law does not specify a ‘dollar figure’ on contracts
A TOP defence lawyer questioned Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) general manager Robert Deal yesterday about the corporation’s laws and policies as testimony continued in the criminal trial of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and others.
A Minnis faction still remains
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard continues to walk in the shadows of his predecessor Dr Hubert Minnis, at least in the eyes of prominent members of the FNM Facebook page titled Blame Dem.
Keep politicians out of the pulpit
I think this is an interesting point... do certain politicians spend too much time in church pulpits?
Aviation chief targets Abaco year-end air arrivals rebound
The Government’s aviation chief yesterday said Abaco’s higher-spending air arrivals are still 12 percent down on pre-Dorian’s 2019 numbers as the island’s revival from the devastating storm progresses.
Building entrepreneurs offers clear advantage
Research shows that countries which provide support to entrepreneurial ventures among their local population often experience unprecedented, sustained growth and development.
Minister backs calls to ease building red tape
A Cabinet minister yesterday said he shortly hopes to ease red tape associated with the approval of Family Island building plans.
Sports personalities to be honoured
A BAHAMAS Olympic Committee executive, a Bahamas Anti-Doping commissioner and a sportscaster and national basketball coach are the three honourees for the Bahamas Professional Services Bahamas’ 2024 Awards Gala Banquet.
The Benefits of Resistance Training for those over 50
AS we age, staying physically active becomes more important than ever.
Jazz Chisholm Jr has ‘tunnel vision’ for MLB playoffs
Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr knew he came to the New York Yankees for one purpose and that is to win the Major League Baseball title.
Are we letting our history crumble away?
THE collapse of the Reinhard Hotel this week caused much public interest – and much concern over our crumbling history.
Did Bowleg cause Junkanoo controversy?
Despite the fact that Junkanoo is underfunded, which is an entirely different topic for another day, the recent decision by Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg to grant seed funding to separate factions of the same group has sent shockwaves and sparked controversy throughout the entire Junkanoo community.
Caribbean Baseball Cup is back in October
THE Bahamas will have another chance to climb the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) rankings next month.
PM eyes Lucayan deal ‘in two weeks’
The Prime Minister yesterday confirmed “intense discussions” have been held with a potential buyer for the Grand Lucayan resort and he expects a deal to be finalised over the next two weeks.
UB Mingoes in 2-2 draw against Atlanteans to stay unbeaten in Florida
THE University of The Bahamas Mingoes men’s soccer team got two goals from forward Ronaldo Green to remain unbeaten in their 2024 International Tour yesterday.
Building the future of the third sector
This past month, the non-profit sector witnessed a milestone event: One Eleuthera Foundation (OEF) hosted a non-profit leadership retreat that brought together more than 15 non-profit organisations and over 20 leaders from The Bahamas’ third sector.
Fernander attributes failure of 14 officers to appear in court to a communication breakdown
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander took accountability as he addressed the failure of 14 officers to appear in court for serious criminal cases on Monday, attributing their absence to a communication breakdown.
Man accused of murder returned to The Bahamas by US law enforcement
PERRY Pickering, a man accused of murder who fled to Miami, Florida, was brought back to the capital on Thursday morning through coordination with US law enforcement and the embassy.
Man accused in stabbing incident gets bail
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of stabbing a man on Boyd Road last week.
Airport flasher warned by court and released
A MAN was warned and discharged after admitting to flashing a woman at the airport last week.
Three receive scholarships for Western Atlantic University School of Medicine
THREE Bahamian students are fulfilling their dreams of becoming medical doctors through a scholarship at the Western Atlantic University School of Medicine (WAUSM) in Grand Bahama.
Supreme Court injuction halts removal of Valley Boys name from NPO register
A SUPREME Court judge issued an interim injunction preventing the Office of the Registrar General from removing the World-Famous Valley Boys Junkanoo Group from the non-profit organisations register.
Clear Boat Bahamas launches business offering first fully transparent vessels
PASSENGERS will experience a unique view of the country’s stunning marine life through fully transparent vessels provided by Clear Boat Bahamas, which launched yesterday.
Thursday, September 19
GB Power customers facing ‘maximum’ 4% light bill rise
A long-time Grand Bahama Power Company critic yesterday accused the utility of being “out of touch” with consumers as it unveiled a five-year, $76.6m capital investment plan.
Baha Mar eyes 500 jobs with Melia replacement
Baha Mar’s developer will invest $350m to construct a new resort where the former Melia hotel once stood via a project that will create 500 permanent jobs once open.
Import price boost through Arawak port’s LNG tie-up
Nassau’s main commercial shipping post is eyeing a further revenue boost that will help contain goods prices for Bahamian consumers after it produced a 22 percent profits increase for 2024.
Commission ‘ramps up’ penalties for anti-financial crime breaches
The Securities Commission’s top executive yesterday said it has “ramped up” efforts to combat escalating “major breaches” of Bahamian anti-financial crime laws by its licensees that totalled 223 last year.
‘Domestic violence shelter not bought yet’
FOUR months after Social Services Minister Myles Laroda said the government would buy a shelter for domestic violence victims by the end of June, officials are still finalising the funds transfer.
Bridge Authority Bill passed in Parliament
PARLIMENTARIANS passed a bill yesterday to grant the Bridge Authority the power to own, manage, operate, and maintain any bridge in the country.
Baha Mar’s $350m luxury hotel to bring 400 construction jobs
BAHA MAR’s $350m investment in a new luxury hotel is expected to employ 400 Bahamian workers during the construction phase and over 500 Bahamians after opening, according to officials who signed a Heads of Agreement with the government yesterday.
GBPA considers sanctioning GB Power Company rate hike
THE Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) has completed its initial review of the Grand Bahama Power Company’s (GBPC) controversial rate proposal and will consider sanctioning the increase despite the ongoing debate surrounding its regulatory authority.
Families angry as police granted bail
RELATIVES of men killed in police shootings erupted in anger outside the Magistrate’s Court complex after acting Coroner Kara Turnquest Deveaux granted bail to 11 officers during a committal hearing yesterday.
$250m resort project to start by year-end
The developers of Grand Bahama’s $250m Six Senses resort have announced that project construction will begin before year-end 2024 as they target a 2026 opening.
FRONT PORCH: Preserving Bahamian heritage and memory
Many Bahamians of older generations bemoan the collapse of the Reinhard Hotel, located Over-the-Hill in New Providence.
STATESIDE: Trump doubles-down on questionable rhetoric while Harris shies away from talking policies
America is seemingly awash in choppy seas.
Crimestoppers take game one
The packed crowd at the DW Davis Gymnasium was treated to a highly competitive game one of the Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association (BGDBA) Finals last night.
Bus drivers warn: ‘We may be next protesters’
Jitney drivers yesterday warned they may stage a protest of their own following the margin increase granted to petroleum retailers unless public transportation companies receive similar financial relief.
Baha Mar sees ‘softening’ bookings over short-term
Baha Mar is experiencing a “softening” in bookings with figures “slightly below” last year’s record-breaking numbers heading into the slower fall season, its top executive revealed yesterday.
Bahamas ‘vulnerable’ on shortage of tax expertise
The Attorney General yesterday warned that the failure to develop sufficient Bahamian professional expertise on tax matters has left this nation’s financial services industry “vulnerable’.
Munroe urges public to not presume guilt of officers in police-involved killing cases
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe urged the public not to presume guilt for police officers facing court proceedings in connection with killings.
Arrest warrant issue for failure to show up for sentencing
AN arrest warrant was issued yesterday for a 26-year-old man who failed to appear for his sentencing hearing after having unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl he met online in 2022.
The Bahamas AIDS Foundation announce new leadership ahead of 28th Red Ribbon Ball
THE Bahamas AIDS Foundation is entering a new era with long-serving board member Aramie Ford Strachan stepping in as president, succeeding Camille Lady Barnett.
Lady Holly Knowles with one of her beloved rescues
Lady Holly Knowles turns 100 today - and takes her space in our Love Ya Dog campaign.
Baha Mar’s head says bookings below forecast, says US elections and economy possible culprits
BAHA Mar’s president Graeme Davis said business has softened this year compared to expectations, and booking for 2025 is not as robust as officials forecast.
Bridge Authority expansion may cover every bridge in country
A NEW amendment bill passed in Parliament yesterday will provide the framework for every bridge in the country to be constructed, managed and maintained by the Bridge Authority.
Pitch contest offers cash help for winners
The Tourism Development Corporation held a press conference yesterday for phase II of the 50/50 Venture Pitch Competition for small and micro-sized businesses which will award participants from Abaco and Bimini with monetary funds to aid in their start-up businesses.
Bahamian Brewery in Trinidad lager launch
A Trinidad & Tobago lager held its formal Bahamas launch on Saturday, August 31, at Waterloo on East Bay Street.
New Cost Right store to be ‘members only club’
AML Foods yesterday confirmed that its new 55,000 square foot Cost Right Warehouse Club, next door to the newly-remodelled Solomon’s Old Trail store, is set to open this November.
JAZZ and Yankees clinch playoff berth
SEATTLE (AP) — A year ago, the New York Yankees were knocked out of playoff contention with a week to go in the regular season, ending a string of six straight postseason appearances.
Gilbert Williams publishes new book
GILBERT Williams typically spends his time serving as the director of Special Olympics Bahamas, but recently he decided to channel all of his passion into writing and publishing his book “Das A Baheemyan”.
UB to stage cross country invitational on Sept. 28
CROSS country season is in full swing and the University of The Bahamas (UB) is preparing to host the third edition of their cross country invitational starting at 7am on September 28.
Junior Tennis Champions crowned in Under 14/16 tourney in Freeport
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) congratulates the champions and runners-up of the GBTA’S Flawless Construction and Legacy Styles U14/U16 junior tournament held in Freeport, Grand Bahama, over the weekend.
Wednesday, September 18
Warning issued of severe weather and heavy rainfall
A weather warning has been issued of unsettled weather across the northern, north-west and portions of entral Bahamas, with an elevated risk of severe, squally weather. This may include heavy rainfall, dangerous lightning activity, hailstones, gusty winds and higher seas with the possibility of tornadic activity such as funnel clouds or waterspouts.
Arrest warrants issued for three officers after court no-show
ARREST warrants have been issued for three officers who did not appear in court today for a committal hearing that saw 11 police officers receive bail for proceedings linked to killings that resulted in adverse inquest findings.
Yacht charter VAT woe ‘definitely news to me’
A senior tax official yesterday said complaints that visiting yachts are struggling to pay VAT on charter contracts is “definitely news to me”.
Cruise chief: Multiple ‘wins’ from 60MW shore power
Nassau Cruise Port’s top executive yesterday asserted that the project to supply cruise vessels with 60 mega watts (MW) of shore power will generate multiple economic “wins” for The Bahamas.
Margin ‘breathing room’ for 75% of dealers owing taxes
More than three-quarters of Bahamian petroleum retailers have gained sufficient “breathing room” from upcoming margin increases to settle their unpaid taxes, it was revealed yesterday.
Opposition attacks $203m ‘sinking funds’ draw down
The Opposition’s finance spokesman yesterday voiced concern that the Government used $203m set aside to cover future maturing foreign bonds to repay its “debt obligations” in the last fiscal year.
‘Pensioners oversee workers lacking skills’
LABOUR and Public Services Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said reappointing retirees to critical government positions speaks to “putting persons in positions of management and supervision to supervise others without the proper skills and training to do so”.
Sir Franklyn: Oil majors to seek own margin rise
FOCOL Holdings chairman last night signalled that the three oil majors will likely now push to increase their own gasoline and diesel margins “that have not changed in decades”.
‘We won’t speculate on’ if Gibson will run for FNM in next election
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard declined to say whether Long Island MP Adrian Gibson is likely to run on the party’s ticket in the next general election.
Ferguson criticises Bowleg on Valley faction seed money
KIMSLEY Ferguson, president of the Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU) and coordinator of The Body of Christ Junkanoo, criticised Youth, Sports, and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg for announcing that a faction of the Valley Boys would receive $30,000 in seed funding for the upcoming Junkanoo parades despite being classified as a “fun group”.
‘$1 a week more’ for most drivers
CONSUMERS should expect to pay an additional $1 to $3 per week at gas stations when profit margin increases for retailers take effect, according to the Bahamas Petroleum Retailers Association President Raymond Jones.
PM defends frequent international travels
PRIME Minister Philip Davis defended his frequent international travels, saying they enabled him to call on the Dominican Republic’s president for help in evacuating Bahamians nearly held hostage in Haiti.
Seven archers have their ‘bullseye’ on the Caribbean Development Championships
SEVEN archers will be in action for The Bahamas at the 6th edition of the World Archery Americas Caribbean Development Championships (CDC) in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
Bethel Brothers Morticians makes a donation to Ranfurly Home for Children
In what has become a cherished tradition, The Ranfurly Home for Children has been gifted with a generous donation from one of its long-time sponsors, Bethel Brothers Morticians (BBM), as young residents transition into the back-to-school season.
PETER YOUNG: Dilemma for Western leaders in new strategic step for Ukraine
There is invariably so much in the public domain about the war in Ukraine, with comprehensive media coverage, that further comment seems to be superfluous.
New Providence Softball Association best-of-seven championships postponed
ONCE again due to the rainy conditions that left the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex under water, the start of the New Providence Softball Association’s best-of-seven championships was postponed last night.
Coach Clarke to be honoured
James Clarke, former baseball/softball player turned coach and philanthropist, will be recognised for his contribution to the development of sports in the country by the St Augustine’s College Alumni Association (SACAA).
Jason ‘Jay Shred’ Johnson fourth in men’s physique
FRESH off his first victory in the IFBB Elite pro competition in Mexico two weeks ago, Jason “Jay Shred” Johnson attempted to make it two straight at the IFBB Elite Pro Sudamerica Show in Asuncion, Paraguay, over the weekend.
Tuesday, September 17
Citi: ‘No intent’ for job loss in JTC trust sale
Citigroup yesterday said it does “not intend” for there to be any job losses at its Bahamian Citi Trust subsidiary from selling that unit’s worldwide operations to rival financial services provider, JTC.
PM confirms gas margins increase
The Prime Minister last night said the Government has agreed to grant petroleum retailers their long sought-after margin increases they say are essential to the survival of their companies.
$200m project ‘renews’ PI and creates 300 jobs
Hurricane Hole’s developer yesterday estimated its near-$200m investment to-date has likely created “around 300 jobs” while helping to renew Paradise Island’s attraction as a residential location.
Marinas set to join Parliament fuel protest on ‘viability threat’
Bahamian marinas yesterday said they will join tomorrow’s Parliament protest by petroleum retailers as the fuel industry’s price-controlled model is threatening “the viability of our sector”.
Bahamas ‘cornerstone’ for stem cell firm’s expansion
A stem cell provider yesterday branded The Bahamas “one of the cornerstones” for its global expansion plans as it unveiled ambitions to “double” its staff presence here within the next 12 months.
Five officers deploy to Haiti in days, says King
ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Raymond King said the country is expected to deploy a five-member team to Haiti at the end of the week.
14 police summoned over shootings
ACTING Coroner Kara Turnquest has summoned 14 police officers linked to killings that resulted in adverse inquest findings since May 2023, ordering them to appear on Wednesday for committal hearings before the Supreme Court.
‘Public right to be concerned over probe into corruption allegations’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the public is right to be concerned over the Royal Bahamas Police Force probe into allegations of corruption.
PM Davis says BPL bills to be cheaper this month
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said Bahamians will soon see the “fruits” of his administration’s efforts to reform the country’s electricity sector, adding that power bills should start to decline this month.
Gas margin rise of 25 cents approved
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis announced last night that his administration has approved a margin increase for gas retailers of 25 cents per gallon for gasoline and 15 cents per gallon for diesel.
High amount of Saharan dust reason for slow Atlantic hurricane season
SAHARA dust is the reason for a quieter than predicted hurricane season so far, according to acting director of the Bahamas Department of Meteorology Jeffrey Simmons.
UK introduces new travel authorisation scheme effective starting January 8, 2025
A NEW travel authorisation scheme is being expanded by the UK for visitors - including for The Bahamas.
Historic hotel collapses into street
A HISTORIC hotel collapsed yesterday, sending debris across Baillou Hill Road and destroying a neighbouring home.
New $290m hospital ground breaking expected ‘hopefully within a month’s time’
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said the groundbreaking for the new $290m hospital will take place “hopefully within a month’s time” despite growing environmental concerns.
Gas up, BPL down...what next?
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis last night gave a wide-ranging interview touching on a host of issues affecting the Bahamian public.
Two men accused of separate murders
TWO MEN were remanded into custody yesterday after they were accused in two separate murders in New Providence.
Teen accused of armed robbery
AN 18-year-old male was remanded into custody yesterday accused of holding up a convenience store on Bacardi Road.
17-year-old admits bail violation
AN 17-year-old male was granted a conditional discharge yesterday after he admitted to failing to sign in at his local police station while on bail for armed robbery for three months.
Healthcare Administrators Conclave held at Breezes Resort
HEALTHCARE administrators from across the country gathered for the opening of the Health Administrators Conclave at Breezes Resort yesterday, where key government officials outlined an ambitious plan to overhaul and modernize the healthcare system in The Bahamas.
Darville announced new Mental Health Act will be implemented ‘very shortly’
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday he is concerned about the state of mental health in The Bahamas following a number of reports of attempted suicides.
AAIA report into Thursday’s plane crash highlights bad weather
LOW visibility due to weather conditions at the time a plane ditched in waters west of New Providence have been highlighted by investigators probing the cause of the crash that killed two people and injured four.
Govt set to demolish over 100 shanty structures on Cowpen Road
MORE than 100 illegal structures in the T-Wash shantytown on Cowpen Road will soon be demolished, according to Craig Delancy, buildings control officer at the Ministry of Works and Family Island Affairs.
Mitchell criticises Hayward - donors shouldn’t ‘kiss and tell’
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party (PLP) chairman Fred Mitchell yesterday criticised Grand Bahama Port Authority director Rupert Hayward for publicly revealing that the organisation had contributed to both political parties in the last elections, saying donors shouldn’t “kiss and tell”.
Coalition of Independents unveil it’s first 19 candidates
DESPITE any date for the next general election likely to be a long way off, the Coalition of Independents has unveiled its first 19 candidates.
Athletes crack the top 100 standings
With the track and field season completed over the weekend at the Diamond League Final, World Athletics has released its latest rankings for male and female athletes with only a few Bahamians cracking the top 100 standings.
Carleton Williams scholarship for Selena
Selena Cartwright, a sixth grade graduate from Garvin Tynes Primary School, has won the 2024 Carleton Williams Scholarship.
Wilson takes up chairman role
Franon Wilson has been appointed the new Chairman of the Board at St Andrew’s School, taking over the helm from Nicola Saddleton who played a role as co-chair for three years and as chair for the last year.
A gift of learning
CIBC Caribbean recently donated a substantial number of computers to public libraries and Yellow Elder Primary School.
Oldtimers softball action heats up
THE New Providence Oldtimers Softball Association continued its regular season action over the weekend in the Archdeacon William Thompson Park at Southern Recreation Grounds with another series of exciting games played.
Bahamas Bowl puts college players in spotlight
EACH week, the Bahamas Bowl will spotlight college football players and teams from Conference USA and the Mid-American Conference.
Monday, September 16
14 officers summoned to court over Azario Major case and other police shootings
FOURTEEN officers have been summoned to appear in court for a committal hearing on Wednesday in killing cases that prompted adverse inquest findings since May 2023 — including an officer involved in two separate killings, and those involved in the Azario Major case.
GB Power chief lost for words on rate pushback
Grand Bahama Power Company’s top executive is lost for words over why most customers are ignoring his pledge that 75 percent of them will see lower bills under its new rate structure.
Minnis challenges cruise power deal
An ex-prime minister is again voicing concerns that “the average Bahamian is being excluded” from opportunities to grow their wealth - this time through the newly-unveiled cruise ship ‘shore power’ deal.
Top developers accused of ‘weaponising’ covenants
A Bahamian engineer yesterday accused two of New Providence’s top developers of “weaponising” development restrictions in a bid to “control” other projects and potential competitors.
FNM queries who will pay PLP senator’s travel bills
SENIOR members of the FNM have asked who will pay for the cost of travel for Senator Quinton Lightbourn as he combines his new role at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in Washington with his Senate duties.
‘Perplexing’ why govt would demolish ‘valuable ecosystem’ for $290m hospital
AN environmental advocate has said it is “perplexing” that the government is set to demolish a “valuable ecosystem” at the site of the new $290m hospital in New Providence.
Charity launches to help bereaved Andros families
A CHARITY group has launched an effort to help both the families of Thursday’s deadly plane crash and the car accident earlier this month that claimed the lives of three brothers.
Doubts over licence of fatal crash pilot
Questions have been raised over whether the pilot of the plane involved in last week’s tragedy was fully licensed to carry fee-paying passengers on a charter flight, Tribune Business can reveal.
Inaugural Red-Line Athletics’ Cross Country Championships liven up the campus at SAC
SOME of the top high school athletes and distance runners displayed their skills in the inaugural Red-Line Athletics’ Cross Country Championships.
When will we see aviation regulations enforced?
IN 2018, a plane crashed off the Berry Islands.
Lawlessness, outrage and eroding confidence
These are seriously troubling times in our country today!
Former CARICOM ambassador Leonard Archer dies at 83
Former ambassador to CARICOM Leonard Archer has died at the age of 83.
KDK REPORT: In slow motion
There are moments when I can’t help but think that the human brain is as mysterious, wonderous and awe-inspiring as the entire solar system.
Top Bahamian archer LeRon Rolle captures bronze in Argentina
TOP Bahamian archer LeRon Rolle has steadily ascended to new heights in archery and continues to make a name for himself locally and abroad.
Jonquel Jones hits new career milestone
WOMEN’S National Basketball Association (WNBA) pro Jonquel “JJ” Jones and the New York Liberty went into Sunday’s game against the second seeded Minnesota Lynx with the goal of securing home court advantage for the WNBA postseason.
Mitchell criticises ‘long silence’ on GB’s Taino Bridge repairs
Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell criticised the Lucaya Service Company (LUSCO) and Tamarind Development for a prolonged silence of almost a year before addressing repairs needed at Taino Bridge.
Interpol conference ends with recommendations to ‘fight drug trafficking and organised crime’
INTERPOL’S 26th Americas Regional Conference resulted in recommendations for strengthened efforts to tackle issues such as drug trafficking and organised crime.
Country’s latest murder victim was known to police
A MAN was gunned down last night in the latest murder to hit The Bahamas.
Man in critical condition after Friday night shooting
A 23-YEAR-OLD man is in critical condition in hospital after being shot on Friday night.
The good and the bad of three years of the Davis government
THE great and the good of the PLP gathered yesterday for a church service to mark the third anniversary of the party being in charge of government.
Climate change behind closed doors: The negotiator’s dilemma
Climate change negotiators bear the difficult task of negotiating on behalf of their nations to safeguard lives and livelihoods and ensure equity in global climate change response.
Gov’t to acquire five acres of controversial graveyard
The Government has moved to compulsorily acquire almost five acres of a 13-acre parcel targeted for the controversial development of a cemetery on Bernard Road, it was confirmed yesterday.
Over 200 apply for agri-food and tourism project
More than 205 applications have been received during the first seven months of an initiative designed to empower women entrepreneurs in the tourism and agri-food sectors.
Chamber urges lower tax to ease gas retailers’ pain
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) has called on the Government to lower petroleum taxation as part of a compromise to give relief to gas station operators.
Residents optimistic on Eleuthera utility woe
Eleuthera residents are voicing cautious optimism that the Government is delivering on its promises to resolve the electricity and water outages that have plagued the mainland and Harbour Island for months.
$177m Treasure Cay deal ‘day of joy’ for community
Treasure Cay business and second home owners have hailed the $177m investment that promises to revive the community as “a day of joy” after multiple previous deals fell through.
Triathlete Malcolm Menzies wins bronze
Bahamas Triathlon Association president Dorian Roach was pleased with the performances of Malcolm Menzies and Livingstone “Laury” Duncombe at the 2024 Triathlon Development Regional Cup.
Nassau flight services and police make BGDBA Finals
THE Police Crimestoppers and Nassau Flight Services Ballers are headed to the 2024 Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association (BGDBA) Finals which are scheduled to begin on Wednesday at the DW Davis Gymnasium.
Abaco farmers get new tractor boost
Abaco farmers have been provided with a new tractor by the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources in a bid to improve their access to critical heavy equipment.
Friday, September 13
Interpol conference closes with recommendations on trafficking, organized crime
Interpol’s 26th Americas Regional Conference resulted in recommendations for strengthened efforts to tackle issues such as drug trafficking and organized crime.
PM: 'No concerns' over planned protest by petroleum retailers
PRIME Minister Philip Davis said he has "no concerns" about planned action by petroleum retailers threatening to protest outside Parliament next Wednesday.
Two men remanded to prison in attempted murder case
TWO MEN were remanded to prison on Friday after they were accused of being involved in an attempted murder last week.
Coroner's jury rules 'justifiable homicide' in police-involved killing of Aliko Collins
CORONER’S Court jurors have ruled a justifiable homicide in the case of an officer who shot and killed 21-year-old Aliko Collins in Pinewood Gardens in 2017.
Court remands firearms suspect after alleged bail violation
A MAN was remanded into custody on Friday after he was accused of failing to sign in at his local police station while on release for pending firearm charges.
Grandfather accused of molesting 9-year-old granddaughter
A 62-year-old man was remanded into custody on Friday after he was accused of molesting his granddaughter last week.
Settlement offered on Balmoral condo-hotel
Homeowners in a high-end western New Providence gated community have 14 days in which to accept a “settlement” offer over plans to develop a $25m condo hotel within its grounds.
GB Power ‘out the woods’ on outages by next week
Grand Bahama Power Company’s top executive last night voiced optimism it will be “out of the woods” by next week as he revealed: “We’re trying to thread the needle between reliability and affordability.”
Petroleum retailing ‘dead end’ business
Virtually all gas station operators are aged over 50 because the industry is viewed as a “dead end” business where entrepreneurs cannot earn a profit, their Association president is asserting.
Ex-MP: Eleuthera’s water ‘never this bad’ under me
A furious political row erupted yesterday over Eleuthera’s water and electricity woes after one of the island’s former FNM MPs insisted it was “never ever this bad” under the Minnis administration.
Gov’t to be ‘more rigorous’ on investor accountability
The Government will be “more rigorous” in holding investors behind the $9bn worth of investment projects approved since the Davis administration took office “accountable”, it was revealed yesterday.
Burned human remains found in car in East GB
BURNED human remains were found in a vehicle in a remote bushy area in East Grand Bahama on Thursday morning.
Junkanoo concern over seed money
JUNKANOO groups are expected to meet today amid continuing concerns over the handling of issues surrounding seed money and the split in the Valley Boys organisation - with other groups experiencing a delay in payment of the seed money.
Director says he felt ‘double-crossed’ in trial
A DIRECTOR of a company awarded maintenance contracts by the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) claimed yesterday he was unaware of the company’s existence.
Crash victim was on way to mom’s funeral
EMMA Williams was on her way to her mother’s funeral in Lowe Sound, Andros, when her plane crashed yesterday, resulting in the deaths of her and another passenger.
All that Jazz
THIRD baseman Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm, with his Major League Baseball’s historic 400th career hit, continued to make his presence felt for the New York Yankees.
Handball Federation back in action
THE Bahamas Handball Federation, formed just before the pandemic, is back in full swing.
Jeter invitational back to Baha Mar
Derek Jeter’s Turn 2-Foundation announced the highly anticipated return of the Derek Jeter Invitational (DJI) in partnership with Baha Mar – The Bahamas’ luxury resort destination – from September 19 to September 22.
FNM protest GBPC rate hike, demand regulator reject it
The Free National Movement (FNM) protested against the Grand Bahama Power Company’s proposed rate hike yesterday, demanding that regulators reject it.
PLP should consider senate reshuffle
AS the Davis-Cooper administration progresses, the time has come for Prime Minister Philip Davis to consider a reshuffle of his Senate appointments.
DIANE PHILLIPS - Just another day?
How short our memories are even of those dates that changed our lives forever
BIA: Over $9bn in capital investments processed generating 15,000 jobs
THE Director of Investments at the Bahamas Investment Authority (BIA), Phylicia Hanna-Woods, said that the authority has processed $9 billion in capital investments, generating 15,000 jobs for Bahamians.
57-year-old charged with sex with nine-year-old boy
A 57-YEAR-OLD man accused of having sex with a nine-year-old boy was remanded in custody yesterday.
Clubs & Societies September 13th, 2023
September 13th, 2023
Man accused of shooting death of Valentino Bowe
A MAN was remanded into custody yesterday after he was accused of shooting 34-year-old father Valentino Bowe dead outside a bar on Windsor Place Road and Soldier Road earlier this month.
Man on bail after charge for injuring a person with a cutlass
A MAN was granted bail after he was accused of seriously injuring someone in Eleuthera with a cutlass earlier this month.
KENT BAZARD: Overcoming performance anxiety: Techniques for staying calm under pressure
In the world of sports, the pressure to perform at one’s best can be intense.
Officer testifies that deadly force was necessary in fatal shooting of Aliko Collins
AN officer testified yesterday that deadly force was necessary in the fatal shooting of Aliko Collins in Pinewood Gardens in 2017 - saying that Collins had a gun.
ERIC WIBERG - Storied travels of training schooners Morning Star, Polaris, Indra and Gulnare
Captain William and Augusta May Pond began teaching students afloat in Boston in the 1920s, continuing to Florida and the Bahamas into the 1950s.
FNM need to tolerate Minnis
FREE National Movement supporters who are firmly in the camp of former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis are all up in arms over the announcement that prospective candidates will all be vetted through a training module conducted by the party machinery.
As gas retailers prepare to protest, OPM says talks are ongoing to find a resolution
AS gas retailers prepare a protest as they continue to call for a margin increase, a government official yesterday said efforts are being made to create a formula that suits both customers and retailers.
DPM targets hotel room doubling to drive growth
The deputy prime minister yesterday reaffirmed his ambition to double The Bahamas’ hotel room inventory to 30,000 within seven years and overcome capacity woes that are “constraining growth”.
Methods to promote sustainable tourism
Sustainable development for a tourism-dependent nation such as The Bahamas requires that we focus attention on environmental, socio-cultural and economic stewardship.
Crimestoppers, Ballers lead in semis
The Police Crimestoppers and Nassau Flight Services Ballers picked up wins in the opening game of the 2024 Bahamas Government Departmental Association (BGDBA) semifinals on Wednesday night at the DW Davis Gymnasium.
Thursday, September 12
Contractor overturns $520k ruling despite admitting work ‘breaches’
A Bahamian contractor has successfully overturned a $520,000 default judgment despite admitting he “breached the agreement to complete certain works” at a high-end West Bay Street property.
AML slashes energy costs 50% in latest solar switch
AML Foods says its latest store converted to solar has slashed energy costs by up to 50 percent as it warned that continued cost pressures will challenge the food distribution sector’s “long-term viability”
‘Casino’ part of $200m Walker’s Cay expansion
Walker’s Cay is set to undergo a $200m phase two expansion set to provide jobs for over 300 Bahamians, it was revealed yesterday, with “a Monte Carlo-style casino” among the latest attractions.
$177m HOA signed for Treasure Cay development
The proposed $177m revival of Abaco’s Treasure Cay development was yesterday hailed as a “win-win all the way around” and greeted with shouts of “hallelujah” by the island’s Chamber president.
Gas dealers to protest as Parliament returns
Bahamian petroleum retailers will be on Bay Street to protest the Government’s “unconscionable” failure to approve a margin increase vital to their survival when Parliament resumes next Wednesday.
‘School safe’ after social media alarm
CONCERNING social media posts from 9th grade Lyford Cay International School students prompted a police investigation.
UK E-Travel Authorisation will be an ‘obstacle’, says Mitchell
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said the United Kingdom’s introduction of an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) will be another “obstacle” for travellers, adding his ministry will be monitoring to ensure there is no discrimination.
‘Both factions should compete’
YOUTH Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg disagrees with the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence’s (JCNP) decision to bar one faction of the Valley Boys from competing as a Category A group in the upcoming Junkanoo parades, expressing concerns that the ruling would reduce turnout on Bay Street.
Jonquel Jones, Liberty extend winning streak
Bahamian Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) pro Jonquel “JJ” Jones and the New York Liberty are firing on all cylinders with just four games remaining on the regular schedule before the start of the WNBA postseason on September 22.
Collins’ alleged accomplices give contradictory testimonies
A POLICE officer testified yesterday that Aliko Collins was a suspect in an attempted kidnapping and armed robbery shortly before he was shot and killed by an off-duty officer in Pinewood Gardens in 2017.
Attempted murder and possession of a gun with intent to endanger life
A MAN was remanded to prison after being accused of attempting to shoot at a car on Gladstone Road last week.
STATESIDE: Harris gives forceful case against Trump
Did you watch the much-anticipated TV debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on Tuesday evening?
FRONT PORCH: The dynamic spirit of Bahamian egalitarianism
Egalitarianism: the doctrine that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
Wary over end result of conventions
ON October 8, 2021, Prime Minister Davis and Attorney General Hon Ryan Pinder signed and supported the G20 & OECD’s ‘Statement on a Two-Pillar Solution to Address the Tax Challenges Arising from the Digitalisation of the Economy’.
12-year-old dead after five-storey fall while on Royal Caribbean cruise
A 12-year-old boy died after falling from a 13th floor balcony on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship as it headed toward Galveston, Texas, at the end of a seven-day cruise on Saturday.
Four-month sentence for man admitting he escaped police custody in ELeuthera
A MAN was sentenced to four months in prison after admitting to escaping custody in Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, following an immigration breach last weekend.
Do-or-die in departmental softball association
PLAY continued over the weekend in the Bahamas Government Departmental Softball Association (BGDSA) with a do-or-die situation in both the men’s and women’s championship series.
Junkanoo Boyz return home after Concacaf league battles
The Bahamas Men’s National Soccer Team, the Junkanoo Boyz, returned to the Bahamas yesterday after two competitive matches in the 2024 Concacaf Nations League.
Daxon joins Cowboys practice squad
Bahamian National Football League (NFL) pro Denzel Daxon officially cleared NFL waivers to be named to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.
WSC GM testifies police used corporation’s HQ to conduct investigation
THE Water and Sewerage Corporation’s (WSC) general manager testified that police officers used the corporation’s headquarters to investigate matters involving Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and others facing criminal charges.
Bahamas to reveceive second coral reef early warning system donated from USAID
THE Bahamas is set to receive its second $140,000 coral reef early warning station, which will collect weather data and support climate change efforts.
Oak Tree Medical Centre will provide 100K free mammograms
OAK Tree Medical Centre will provide 100,000 free mammograms to Bahamian women in partnership with local organisations like the Cancer Society of The Bahamas and Sister Sister through its Million Mammogram Movement 242.
Interpol’s 26th Americas Regional Conference discussed organised crime and evolving threats
MORE than two dozen law enforcement leaders across the Americas and beyond gathered at Atlantis yesterday for high-level discussions on transnational organised crime and evolving threats, including artificial intelligence.
Lightbourne will remain senator despite taking a position with IDB and relocating to Washington DC
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Senator Quinton Lightbourne said he would continue attending Senate meetings and make meaningful contributions to debates despite relocating to Washington, DC, for a position with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
Wednesday, September 11
LCIS says no threat after social media incident, increases security
Lyford Cay International School (LCIS) today said a recent social media post allegedly made by an Upper School student did not pose a threat to the school community.
Hospital’s ‘cutting edge’ growth set to enhance medical tourism
No objections were raised at Monday night’s public consultation to Lyford Cay Hospital’s proposed expansion through the addition of services “that are a bit more cutting edge”.
Cat Island water deal part of $190m investment plan
The Prime Minister yesterday said a $7m deal with a BISX-listed firm for two new Cat Island reverse osmosis plants is part of a wider $190m investment in nationwide water and sanitation infrastructure.
Royal Caribbean to start PI construction this week
Construction of Royal Caribbean’s $100m Paradise Island beach club should begin this week, it was revealed yesterday, with 95 percent of site preparation and demolition now complete.
BTC middle managers gain 10% base pay rise
Middle managers at the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) yesterday signed an “historic” industrial deal that includes a 10 percent base pay increase over its four-year term.
Resort developer eyes ‘long haul’ tripling to six
A Bahamian resort entrepreneur yesterday revealed plans to triple his boutique network to “five and six in the long haul” amid hopes that imminent airport upgrades will make “one plus one equal three”.
Royal Caribbean PI IPO pushed back into 2025
The opportunity for Bahamian investors to acquire an ownership interest in Royal Caribbean’s $110m Paradise Island project has been pushed back to early 2025, it was revealed yesterday.
‘Cart before the horse’ over $377m FTX Bahamas fight
FTX’s Bahamas liquidators yesterday accused a failed crypto bank’s administrator of “putting the cart before the horse” in an escalating legal battle over a $377.419m claim against the collapsed exchange.
North Eleuthera airport ‘game changer if they can pull it off’
Resort owners and realtors yesterday hailed the securing of $55m for North Eleuthera Airport’s transformation as “a game changer if they can pull off a fully functioning” gateway to the high-end destination.
Rental car frustration over plates shortage
Multiple rental car owners yesterday voiced frustration at their inability to obtain insurance for vehicles, while still having to pay full franchise fees, due to a shortage of self-drive licence plates.
Munroe’s claim on Roles of DPP and COP rejected
TWO prominent defence lawyers rejected National Security Minister Wayne Munroe’s assertion that neither the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) nor the Commissioner of Police has a role in deciding the fate of officers who get adverse findings in police-involved killings.
BEMU votes to take industrial action
THE Bahamas Educators Managerial Union (BEMU) took industrial action yesterday after obtaining a strike certificate from the Department of Labour months ago, but union and education officials were mum on the impact of their action.
WSC GM could not confirm making financial declarations between 2017-21
THE Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) general manager could not confirm yesterday whether he made financial declarations between 2017 and 2021 after a defence attorney suggested he had not during the ongoing criminal trial of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and others.
Both Valley Boys factions will receive seed funding
Youth, Sports, and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg said dueling factions of the Valley Boys would each receive $30,000 in seed funding for the upcoming Junkanoo parades –– but Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) chairman Dion Miller said only the faction led by Brian Adderley would be allowed to compete as a category A group in those parades.
‘Campaign finance law not a priority’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said campaign finance legislation, a promise outlined in the Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) pre-election manifesto, is not a priority for his administration, and he will not disclose the party’s campaign donors unless donors agree to it.
Will Bahamas hold Nygard to account?
PETER Nygard is a sex offender and he has been sent to prison.
Fitzgerald running a gift to FNM
As a supporter of the Free National Movement, I can’t help but view the Progressive Liberal Party’s rumored decision to run Jerome Fitzgerald in the next election as a gift wrapped with a bow.
42-year-old accused of molesting teenage girl
A 42-year-old man was remanded to prison after being accused of molesting a 15-year-old girl last month in New Providence.
Consolidated Water signs $7m HOA with govt for Cat Island desalination plant
RESIDENTS of Cat Island may soon have access to potable water, as the government signed a $7m Heads of Agreement with Consolidated Water (Bahamas) Limited to construct two desalination facilities yesterday.
Bahamas Musicians and Entertainers Union denies failing to police entrance of foreign music artists
THE Bahamas Musicians and Entertainers Union (BMEU) has denied failing to police the entrance of foreign entertainers, DJs and their personnel into the country.
BTC signs four-year industrial agreement with BCPMU
THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) and the Bahamas Communications and Public Managers Union (BCPMU) signed a four-year industrial agreement yesterday.
East GB holds Wreath-laying ceremony for Dorian victims
Wreath-laying ceremonies were held on Saturday in East Grand Bahama to remember victims of 2019’s Hurricane Dorian.
$3,000 fine for man who admitted to having drugs
A MAN was fined $3,000 after admitting to having 2.4lb of marijuana last month in New Providence.
Voice note scandal can’t be silenced
Two months have passed since the allegations of bribery, corruption and possible complicity in murders regarding the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) came to the attention of the public.
What is the solar for at Cruise Port?
NASSAU Cruise Ports’ SOLAR project…
ALICIA WALLACE - The toll Nassau’s traffic takes on us
After crossing over from Village Road to Soldier Road, in the left lane, the driver to the right of me cut across me to turn into the drive-through of one of the fast food restaurants on the corner.
New jury impanelled for inquest into police involved shooting of Aliko Collins
A NEW jury was impanelled in the inquest into the fatal police-involved shooting of 21-year-old Aliko Collins in Pinewood Gardens in 2017.
Minnis restates police corruption probe concerns
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis reiterated his concerns about an investigation into police corruption stemming from voice notes that leaked in July.
Symposium focuses on mental health and suicide prevention
SONIA Cox-Hamilton did everything she could to support her son Sean through his struggle with depression, but couldn’t stop him from tragically ending his own life.
Man charged with murder of Renaldo Roberts in July
A MAN was remanded to prison after being charged with killing another man over the summer.
Playstation goes pro
SONY is launching an upgraded version of its current PlayStation model.
Sebastian Walcott promoted to Double A
Standout Bahamian minor leaguer Sebastian Walcott continues to progress in minor league baseball.
Smooth operators book ticket to best-of-seven
THE R&B Operators wasted little time in doubling up the Black Scorpions to book their ticket to the New Providence Softball Association ladies’ best-of-seven championship series.
Hall of famers to be honoured
WHILE there is consideration on whether or not a national championship or invitational tournament will take place, the Bahamas Softball Federation will be going forth with the hosting of their 2024 Hall of Fame Induction.
BGDBA: Patrollers, Ballers advance, semis begin tonight
The Bamboo Shack Patrollers and Nassau Flight Services Ballers have secured their spots in the semifinals of the Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association (BGDBA) playoffs which are slated to begin at 7.30pm tonight at the DW Davis Gymnasium.
Shutout for Chisholm and Yankees
IT wasn’t the outcome that third baseman Jasrado ‘Jazz’ Chisholm Jr and his New York Yankees expected in game two of their three-game series against the Kansas City Royals.
About 180 workers file for NIB benefits since Exuma resort’s closure
LABOUR director Howard Thompson said the Ministry of Labour has registered about 180 workers from temporarily closed Sandals Emerald Bay for National Insurance Board (NIB) benefits.
Tuesday, September 10
Pintard condemns govt for failing to disclose ‘crucial details’ of Saudi loan
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard has condemned the Davis administration for failing to disclose “crucial details” regarding loans with Saudi authorities.
Nygard sentenced to 11 years prison
A CANADIAN judge described Peter Nygard as a “sexual predator” who exploited his position and wealth to abuse young women before sentencing him to 11 years in prison yesterday.
Internal auditor at WSC says painting contract ‘three times’ more than others
AN internal auditor at the Water and Sewerage Corporation revealed yesterday that the corporation paid vendors contracted to paint water tanks “three times” the quoted amount per tank compared to estimates submitted by another company interested in the project.
GBPA has made contributions to both parties, says Hayward
GRAND Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) director Rupert Hayward said the authority has made equal financial contributions to the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) and the Free National Movement (FNM), insisting the GBPA is “politically agnostic”.
‘No role for police chief on shootings’
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe claimed neither the director of public prosecutions (DPP) nor the commissioner of police has a role in deciding the fate of officers who get adverse findings following police-involved killings.
Cadets celebrate graduation
The Bahamas Meteorological Cadets recently celebrated the graduation of its 2024 cohort, with 17 students completing the programme — a notable increase from last year’s inaugural group.
Five Bahamians awarded Chevening scholarships
FIVE Bahamians with a vision to improve the country have been awarded Chevening scholarships to pursue master’s degrees in the United Kingdom.
Norius notches first placing
JIMMY Norius, still seeking more financial support to continue competing in the sport of bodybuilding, pulled off his first placing since turning professional two years ago.
PETER YOUNG: New tough action set to protect European borders
In the direct words of United Nations bureaucrats, migration has become a global phenomenon in the 21st century.
Crime not a political problem
DAILY, I thank The Lord God, Jesus Christ, the He allow and permitted me to become a lawyer and advocate back in the day.
FACE TO FACE - The benefits of fostering relationships and goodwill
Friendship is a foundation for progress.
UABU ‘not satisfied’ with possible 30-day ban on foreign entertainers
AFTER Labour director Howard Thompson said he could support a 30-day moratorium on short-term work permits for foreign artists, United Artists Bahamas Union (UABU) president Anita Tynes said she won’t be satisfied with this unless certain issues are resolved.
Romer says plans progressing well on Bimini Airport Development
Residents of Bimini gathered in large numbers on Friday, September 6, 2024 at a community Town Hall Meeting to receive updates on the multi-million-dollar airport development.
Jazz and Yankees pull off home rout
IT was a good night at the office on Monday for third baseman Jasrado ‘Jazz’ Chisholm and his New York Yankees.
Cartwright shines in President’s Cup
The 2024 Bahamas Golf Federation annual RF’s President’s Cup annual tournament took place over the weekend.
Baha Mar cup supports rising tennis talents
THE Baha Mar Cup is pleased to make a donation to four talented tennis players in The Bahamas; two tennis athletes in the under-12 division and two in the under-14 division from Abaco, Eleuthera and Grand Bahama.
Brittney seeks to make a difference
Brittney Cooper, a recent graduate from Minnesota State University, Mankato, with a Master’s of Science in communication sciences and disorders, is setting her sights on a significant career goal: to address the shortage of speech-language pathologists in The Bahamas.
Ministry of Agriculture launches the ‘Anchor Awards’ ceremony
The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources announced its inaugural ‘Anchor Awards’ ceremony during a press conference at the Ministry on Monday, September 2. The event will be held under the theme, ‘Honouring Legends of the Sea’ on November 16 at Baha Mar Convention Centre at 7pm.
Man charged with killing father of two last week
A MAN was remanded in custody after being accused of fatally shooting 34-year-old Valentino Bowe outside a bar on Windsor Place Road and Soldier Road last week.
36-year-old accused of unlawful sex with his teen step-daughter
A 36-year-old man was imprisoned after being accused of molesting his 15-year-old stepdaughter 12 times over the past year.
Man charged with two counts of armed robbery
A MAN was remanded after being accused of stealing a car at gunpoint earlier this year.
Guilty plea given for possession of illegal gun and marijuana
A MAN was remanded in custody after admitting to possessing a banned rifle, over 139 rounds of ammunition, and 16lb of marijuana at his Windsor Lane residence last week.
Monday, September 9
Convicted murderer escapes custody
Police are searching for convicted murderer who escaped custody while awaiting medical attention at Princess Margaret Hospital this afternoon.
Former MP and judge facing assets seizure
Authorities were yesterday said to be moving to seize assets owned by an ex-MP and former Supreme Court judge in a bid to satisfy a multi-million dollar judgment obtained against him.
‘Magic mushrooms’ defendant in unlicensed crypto venture
A co-defendant in the much-publicised “magic mushrooms” case has also been operating an unlicensed crypto currency business from The Bahamas, Tribune Business can reveal.
Bahamian ‘over the moon’ at beating top developers
A BAHAMIAN engineer is “over the moon” that the planning authorities have rejected an appeal by two of New Providence’s largest developers that sought to halt his $20m project.
Sarkis ‘I’d have saved’ $500m if CCA told truth
BAHA Mar’s original developer would not have spent $500m on preparing for the failed March 2015 opening if he “had known the truth” that its main contractor was about to bust the deadline.
‘I could back short ban on foreign entertainers’
LABOUR director Howard Thompson said he could support a 30-day moratorium on short-term work permits involving foreign artists and entertainers.
Alston appointed chairperson of BPL as Davis looks to reform energy sector
CHRISTINA Alston has been appointed chairperson of Bahamas Power and Light, replacing Pedro Rolle.
Legal help sought on which Valley Boys get seed funds
AFTER a meeting between warring Valley Boys factions failed to resolve their dispute yesterday, the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture will consult “legal minds” to determine which faction will receive the seed money and the opportunity to rush on Bay Street as a category A-group, according to Minister Mario Bowleg.
'Why no answers on Azario death?’
AZARIO Major’s father fears the public may never learn the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution’s recommendation on whether officers who killed his son should be prosecuted, given the police commissioner’s silence in previous police-involved killings.
‘Remarkably favourable’ multi billion gain for FTX creditors
FTX’s Bahamian liquidators are asserting that the failed crypto exchange’s creditors and customers will enjoy “a remarkably favourable outcome” via a multi-billion interest gain while recovering all their principal.
CCA: Baha Mar fail ‘inevitable’ even if we met open deadline
BAHA Mar’s main contractor is alleging the project’s “insolvency was inevitable” even if the original March 27, 2015, opening deadline was met due to inadequate revenues and inability to access “key money”.
Knowles and Merklein teaming up coaching
After playing together as members of the Bahamas Davis Cup team, it was only natural that one day Mark Knowles and Mark Merklein would venture into coaching the sport of tennis.
Youth flag football season in full swing
SATURDAY marked the start of what is expected to be a great season for the Bahamas Youth Flag Football League (BYFFL).
Nations League: Bahamas suffers 3-2 loss
THE Bahamas senior men’s national soccer team experienced mixed results in the first window of the CONCACAF Nations League group stage in Christiansted, US Virgin Islands.
Why no update on domestic violence shelter?
THE lack of progress over the opening of a domestic violence shelter has reached such a level that it appears people are giving up on government over it.
Are we sleepwalking to another 100 murders?
HAVE we come to start treating murders as inevitable, just another fact of life – and death – in The Bahamas?
East GB MP Thompson demands action from GBPC after weeks of service interruptions
A MAJOR fast-food restaurant in downtown Freeport was forced to close its doors and turn away customers on Sunday afternoon due to a power outage, highlighting the impact of ongoing electricity disruptions in Grand Bahama.
Valley Boys faction move immoral
FIRST let me confess I am not a supporter nor am I a member of the Valley boys.
Govt appointments of retirees ‘affecting morale’ at Customs and Immigration Departments
THE morale of immigration and customs officers –– especially those in Grand Bahama –– has been affected by the government’s decision to appoint retirees to top management positions and hire people outside the public service, according to Bahamas Customs and Immigration Allied Workers Union (BCIAWU) president Deron Brooks.
NDP plan produced nothing
I recall an extra-ordinary amount of work - consultation was done under PM Christie on the so-called National Development Plan.
Downtown needs much improvement
CABINET Ministers and Tourism Ministry officials all hail the increasing number of visitors too Nassau.
Rotary Club of Old Fort helps Adelaide Primary School get ready for new year
THE Rotary Club of Old Fort (RCOF) completed a significant community service project at Adelaide Primary School on Saturday.
Young motorcyclist dies in crash at Go Slow Bend
A motorcyclist, believed to be in his teens, was killed after being in collision with a vehicle belonging to a senior judge.
Body of a man discovered in a Coral Harbour canal in apparent drowning
A MAN believed to be in his early 40s was found lying face-up in the Coral Harbour canal on Saturday morning.
GAIN AN EDGE: BTVI’s technological renaissance
It was a unique demonstration that transported viewers into the technological renaissance happening at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI).
Govt securing $55m loan with Saudi Fund for development for North Eleuthera Airport
THE government will enter a $55m loan agreement with the Saudi Fund for Development to upgrade North Eleuthera International Airport.
Hundreds of job seekers attend Carnival’s job fair in Grand Bahama
HUNDREDS of job seekers attended Carnival’s job fair on Saturday, with some arriving as early as four to five hours before the doors opened at noon, hoping to secure one of the 700 direct and indirect jobs available at Celebration Key in East Grand Bahama.
WORLD VIEW: Sir Shridath Ramphal - his legacy is also the path to a brighter future for the Caribbean
In the 1970s, as newly independent nations in the Caribbean, Africa, and the Pacific sought to shape their economic futures, the world they confronted was still very much dominated by their former colonial powers in Europe, and the global reach of the United States.
Mighty Mitts and Wildcats in the win column
THE Sunshine Auto Wildcats and the Chances Mighty Mitts clinched their berths into the New Providence Softball Association ladies’ and men’s championship series on Saturday night.
BGDBA Playoffs: Crimestoppers, Cybots advance for finals rematch
ROUND one of the Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association (BGDBA) playoffs is now in the history books for the Police Crimestoppers and Bain & Grants Town Cybots.
Sunday, September 8
Union criticises government for not complying with Supreme Court ruling on contractual workers
THE Bahamas Customs and Immigration Allied Workers Union (BCIAWU) is again accusing the Davis administration of not complying with a 2021 Supreme Court ruling that found the government’s practice of appointing immigration officers on a contractual basis illegal.
Saturday, September 7
Man found dead in Coral Harbor canal
A man believed to be in his early 40s was found lying face-up in the Coral Harbour canal this morning.
Friday, September 6
$40m Exuma project to dredge 240k cubic yards over marinas
THE $40m Rosewood Sampson Cay project plans to dredge almost 240,000 cubic yards of fill to create two marinas for a development set to cover most of the island’s 124 acres when completed in 2031.
Sands challenges Gov’t over ‘cooking the books’ on deficit
THE Free National Movement’s (FNM) chairman yesterday challenged whether the Government “cooked the books” to bring last fiscal year’s deficit in close to its original $131.1m target.
Solution is ‘on the horizon’ for Company Registry woe
FINANCIAL services providers and corporate Bahamas were yesterday promised that resolution of payment “back-logs” and other woes with the new online Companies Registry portal is “on the horizon”.
Preacher’s Kid relocation ‘smart business decision’
A BAHAMIAN chef yesterday described the closure of his Nassau Cruise Port restaurant as “a smart business decision” while confirming all 24 staff have received “generous severance packages”.
Bahamas to school Trinidad in tourism crisis management
TRINIDAD & Tobago is set to receive lessons in “crisis management best practices” from The Bahamas so it can better protect its own tourism industry and ensure its sustainability.
Witness concern at ‘potential’ of contract conflict
A SENIOR Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) employee who audited vendors under the Minnis administration said she identified potential conflicts of interest concerning contracts the corporation awarded.
Mom’s plea to fund burial of brothers killed in crash
THE heartbroken mother of three young men killed in a traffic accident on Monday is appealing for donations to help cover her sons’ burial costs.
Man shot dead in front of family
THE wife of the country’s latest murder victim cried over her husband as their children clung to his disfigured body after he was shot dead early yesterday morning.
Bail granted in loaded gun case
A WOMAN was granted bail yesterday after she was allegedly found with a loaded gun in her car in Eleuthera earlier this week.
Vagrancy and knife accusation
A MIDDLE-AGED man was granted bail yesterday after he was allegedly found carrying a knife on Market Street earlier this week.
Sandals confirms Emerald Bay staff deployed to other resorts
SANDALS yesterday confirmed that some of the 425 staff impacted by its Emerald Bay property’s closure have already been redeployed to its Nassau and Turks & Caicos resorts.
Travel firm supports school
Leisure Travel and Tours has donated school supplies to Palmdale Primary School’s Math Initiative.
An open mind
No matter how brilliant you are, how brilliant you think you are, or how brilliant others may think you are, someone had to teach you everything you know.
Hold to account
EVERY five years during our election cycle, the two major political parties the (PLP) and the (FNM) would unearth the ghost of “political campaign donations”.
Tips for farmers to make it a special September
There’s something special about September that feels like new beginnings.
Bringing the Heat
The Miami Heat basketball organisation is returning to The Bahamas for the fourth time in franchise history to host their training camp from October 1-5 at the Baha Mar resort.
Former AG to observe Sri Lanka election
FORMER Attorney General Allyson Maynard Gibson will observe Sri Lanka’s presidential election, which will be held on September 21, as a member of the Commonwealth Observer Group (COG).
Bahamian promoted to Albany executive chef
ALBANY yesterday said it has promoted Bahamian employee, D’Angelo Charlton, to executive chef.
‘Sign up to say no to power rate hike’
THE Free National Movement has launched a petition against the Grand Bahama Power Company over its proposed rate hike.
‘Talks held’ over BTVI issues
BAHAMAS Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) president Linda Davis responded to questions concerning a protest by unionised BTVI staff a month ago.
BTVI at full capacity with near 3,000 students
THE Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) is at full capacity with its student body, having “just shy of about 3,000” students, according to BTVI president Linda Davis.
What if every non-Bahamian had to do civic duty in exchange for the right to residency?
An executive of a leading Bahamian bank asked an interesting question during a press conference for the Bahamas Feeding Network on Monday.
US link-up with institute seeks to bring opportunities
BAHAMIAN students at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) now have greater access to US educational opportunities following the opening of the Education USA Advising Center on the campus.
Party spending
SERIOUS now absolutely not interested in this childish exchange between the chair of one party etc
Clubs & Societies September 6th, 2024
AGENDEVCO is proud to announce that second place winner of the STEM Day Quiz Bowl, Malia Maycock (CV Bethel Senior High School), has successfully completed her summer 2024 internship with BRON (the prize sponsor).
Warrant issued as ex-officer fails to show up in court
AN arrest warrant was issued yesterday for former police officer Shando King after he failed to appear in court to be served with a voluntary bill of indictment on attempted murder charges.
Man accused of double shooting
A MAN was remanded in custody yesterday after being accused of a double shooting on Young Street last week.
Ferguson says ministry needed to do more over Sandals closure
TRADE Union Congress president Obie Ferguson said the Ministry of Labour did not get sufficiently involved with Sandals Emerald Bay’s decision to temporarily close, which affected about 425 workers at the resort.
Operators rout Black Scorpions 14-2, Mighty Mitts blank Renegades 19-0
THE R&M Operators and the Chances Mighty Mitts moved into the driver’s seats of their respective ladies and men’s best-of-five playoff series in the New Providence Softball Association.
Bahamas Bowl to return on January 4
THE Bahamas Bowl, which was called off last year because of the renovations to the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium, will be returning to the Bahamas on January 4, 2025.
Timothy Munnings recognised for double medal
THE Ministry of Health & Wellness on Wednesday September 4 celebrated the outstanding achievements of deputy permanent secretary Timothy Munnings at the 2024 World Masters Track and Field Championships held last month in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Crimestoppers, Cybots lead the BGDBA playoff series 1-0
THE Bain and Grants Town Cybots along with the Police Crimestoppers were the final two teams standing in last year’s Bahamas Government Departmental Association (BGDBA) playoffs and now both teams have begun their journey back to potentially the championship round.
KENT BAZARD: Nutrition on a budget - How student athletes can eat healthy without breaking the bank
AS the school year kicks off, many student athletes are balancing the demands of sports practice, academics, and social life — often on a tight budget.
Versatile pro athlete Charisma Taylor celebrates birthday
VERSATILE professional track and field athlete Charisma Taylor capped off her initial Olympic Games appearance with a “surprise” birthday celebration from her family and friends on Tuesday night.
Thursday, September 5
Coke maker won’t ‘knee jerk’ on 20% BPL hike
Coca-Cola’s Bahamian manufacturer yesterday pledged there will be “no knee jerk reaction” on consumer prices to “considerable” energy cost hikes “in the ball park” of around 20 percent.
Gov’t slashes deficit 65% despite VAT’s undershoot
The Government yesterday revealed that it slashed its fiscal deficit by two-thirds to come in just $55.6m outside its 2023-2024 full-year target despite a 15 percent undershoot on VAT revenues.
Aquapure eyes output doubling to put 2023 ‘nightmare’ behind it
A Bahamian bottled water supplier yesterday said a “significant” investment in new machinery will enable it to double output of key product lines and further put summer 2023’s “nightmare” behind it.
AML’s ‘first big win’ with $5m stock cut
AML Foods has scored a “first big win” through the efficiency and liquidity gains created from the $5m cut in its inventory levels, its president and chief executive has revealed.
MAN GUNNED DOWN IN FRONT OF FAMILY
A man believed to be in his 40s was gunned down by masked men in front of his family outside a shopping plaza in the Carmichael area this morning.
National debt drops by $200m in June quarter
The Bahamas’ national debt fell by more than $200m during the three months to end-June 2024 as total repayments exceeded new borrowings by the Government.
Call for public to build domestic violence shelter
KHANDI Gibson wants the public to join her in building a shelter for domestic violence victims, saying the government has had long enough to fulfil its promise to do so.
Artists union raises concerns on influx of entertainers entering the country
THE United Artists Bahamas Union (UABU) is raising alarms over the unchecked influx of foreign entertainers in the country and accusing the Bahamas Musicians and Entertainers Union (BMEU) of failing to monitor these acts.
Trial for Principal accused of assaulting teacher starts
THE lawyer for a principal accused of slamming a door on a teacher at Thelma Gibson Primary School in 2022 made a no-case submission yesterday.
Christie: I called for Valley Boys election
FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie, a founding member of the Valley Boys, said he advocated for the group to resolve its internal rift by having an election, but his efforts were rebuffed.
FRONT PORCH: Pervasive and paralysing mentality about development
A friend recalls visiting Managua, the capital of Nicaragua, for the tenth anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution, which overthrew the much-hated Anastasio Somoza Debayle, whose family ruled the country from 1936 to 1979.
Wednesday, September 4
Business Licence audits ‘crack open blue chip’ company flaws
Mandatory Business Licence audits have “cracked open” control and process flaws among companies viewed as “blue chip” in The Bahamas, a senior accountant revealed yesterday.
‘We’ve been down this road before’ over Bazaar’s sale
The Government has begun reaching out to the derelict International Bazaar’s 13 owners to gauge their interest in selling the site, but one warned yesterday: “We’ve been down this road before.”
Fishermen hail August as the ‘best in history’
The National Fisheries Association’s (NFA) president yesterday asserted that last month “will go down in history as the best August” the industry has ever had with poaching cut by up to “95 percent”.
GB’s restaurants await rebound to pre-Dorian
Grand Bahama-based restaurant and dining businesses yesterday said sales volumes have yet to rebound to pre-Hurricane Dorian levels some five years after the catastrophic storm struck.
Tech Talk: Brazil court backs ruling blocking X
A Brazilian Supreme Court panel on Monday unanimously upheld the decision of one of its justices to block billionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform X nationwide, according to the court’s website.
Super Value to take 20% energy hike ‘on the chin’
Super Value’s owner yesterday pledged to take a 20 percent hike in energy costs from Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) new rate structure “on the chin” and not pass the increase on to consumers.
Mills suing govt for violating his rights
SOCIAL Media personality Cay Mills has sued government officials for allegedly violating his constitutional rights.
Darville: Govt looking to recruit 80 nurses from African countries
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said the government is looking to recruit 80 nurses from African countries.
Mother of Murder victim’s kids: We all cry every day
LOVED ones have identified Monday night’s murder victim as 34-year-old Valentino Bowe.
Valley Boys seed money is delayed
YOUTH, Sports, and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg said seed funding for the Valley Boys has been delayed pending a Sunday meeting to resolve a conflict that has embroiled the group.
‘Junkanoo Boyz’ ready for battle
The Bahamas Football Association (BFA) has released the 20-man roster scheduled to represent the country in Group A of League C for the first window of the 2024 CONCACAF Nations League matchups.
Let’s get back to the soil, now!
The quickest way to rejuvenate our troubled people and return to a more peaceful, serene and productive nation is to get back to the soil.
ALICIA WALLACE: Making Nassau a more liveable place
During the summer, many Bahamians take vacation and, when affordable, travel for shopping, entertainment, reunions, graduations, and food
BGDBA: Rangers, Patrollers take 1-0 lead in series
THE opening round of the Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association (BGDBA) playoffs got underway on Monday night at the DW Davis Gymnasium and teams have already taken charge in their respective best-of-three series.
Love Ya Dog: Marcella and Jasper
THE Tribune called on readers to join in our campaign to Love Ya Dog - and Marcella Dean answered the call.
NPPPSSA gearing up for exciting season
THE New Providence Public Primary Schools Sports Association is gearing up for another exciting season, according to president Latoya Bain.
Two Mingoes selected for national soccer team
UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas Mingoes men’s soccer players Nathan Wells and Junior Kelly were named to the senior men’s national soccer team for the first window of the 2024-2025 CONCACAF (Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football) Nations League group stage matches.
Shipyard not as good as we’re told
POLITICAL propaganda when it is not “totally accurate” is what?
Straw Business Persons Society says Tourism is yet to hold promised meeting
TWO months after committing to meet straw vendors to help boost their business, the Ministry of Tourism has yet to hold the promised meeting, according to Straw Business Persons Society president Rebecca Small.
‘No bids received’ for building painting work, testifies WSC employee
A SENIOR Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) employee involved in auditing vendors under the Minnis administration revealed yesterday that she did not receive any bids for painting works on the corporation’s buildings during her investigation.
Tuesday, September 3
FNM tent should be big enough
I usually take anything that Bahamas Press prints with a grain of salt.
Five years later, Dorian’s shadow remains
THE shadow of Hurricane Dorian looms large over The Bahamas.
Union warns on rehiring public service retirees
A trade union leader yesterday warned it may initiate legal action over the Government’s contractual rehiring of retired public servants aged over 65.
Insurance sector bracing for weekend flood claims
Bahamian insurers yesterday said they are bracing for an unknown number of property and auto claims following the weekend’s heavy rainfall and flooding.
Electric vehicle dealer in ‘no rush’ on new HQ
A Bahamian electric vehicle (EV) dealer says it is on target for a 30 percent sales increase in 2024 while revealing there is “no rush” to construct its planned headquarters on the East-West Highway.
Top pharmacist: ‘We must reconsider VAT on drugs’
A senior pharmacist yesterday argued “we have to reconsider putting VAT on medicines” amid industry concerns over how reforms to a plan impacting more than 37,000 Bahamians could affect pricing.
One dead and two injured in bar shooting last night
TWO gunmen opened fire on people as they drank in the yard of a bar in Windsor Place last night – killing one man and injuring two others.
FNM Chairman: ‘We won’t reveal donor list unless PLP does too’
FREE National Movement (FNM) chairman Dr Duane Sands insisted the FNM would not reveal its donor list “in isolation” and would only do so if the Progressive Liberal Party did the same.
Cruise port aims to become 100% solar
Nassau Cruise Port is aiming “within the next 60 days” to launch a project that will generate 100 percent of its energy needs from solar as it targets six million passenger arrivals for 2025.
‘Still need for Commission of Inquiry on Dorian’
WITH the Davis administration not having committed to launching a commission of inquiry into Hurricane Dorian-related deaths, Free National Movement (FNM) chairman Dr Duane Sands said he still supports such an inquiry, emphasising that some families need closure regarding their missing loved ones.
Sands: Incumbents are not guaranteed a nomination for next general election
FREE National Movement (FNM) incumbent parliamentarians are not guaranteed a nomination in the next general election, FNM chairman Dr Duane Sands said yesterday, adding that every potential candidate will undergo a selection process.
Three brothers die in traffic accident
SHOCKWAVES spread yesterday after three brothers were killed in an early morning crash on Monday, pushing this year’s tally of traffic fatalities to 53, a sharp rise from last year.
BFA shares outstanding achievements of their national U-13 boys and girls teams
THE Bahamas Football Association (BFA) is excited to share the outstanding achievements of their national under-13 boys and girls teams that competed at the 2024 Naples Elite Cup, held in Naples, Florida, August 24-25.
Mingoes cross country opens international season strong
BOCA RATON, Florida — The University of The Bahamas Mingoes men and women’s cross country teams finished in 11th and 6th at the 10th annual Florida Atlantic Invitational at South County Regional Park in Boca Raton, Florida, over the weekend.
Charlton suffers ‘fracture in foot’
World indoor 60 metre hurdles champion and record holder Devynne Charlton announced yesterday that she will shut down the rest of her season after suffering a “fracture in her foot” in her last meet in Rome last week.
GSSSA looking forward to productive season
WITH the new school year opened, the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association is eagerly looking forward to another productive season for their athletic programme.
BFA: 32 public primary school teachers complete D License Coaching Course
THE Bahamas Football Association (BFA) is proud to announce that 32 primary school teachers from the Ministry of Education’s public school system have successfully completed the D License Coaching Course.
BTVI Story: Overcoming hurdles on her way to success
Out of the classroom for nearly 30 years, A Venteria Johnson reluctantly walked through the doors of the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute’s (BTVI) Grand Bahama Branch Campus for a second time.
Abaco resort’s business beats pre-Dorian levels
A well-known Abaco resort yesterday said business volumes have picked up to a level that now exceeds pre-Dorian trade.
Developer should fix Pinewood
ANOTHER rainy weekend has again resulted in massive flooding in Pinewood Gardens.
Bowe: Economic challenges have led to reduced charity
FINANCIAL expert Gowon Bowe said the economy has sharply reduced charitable donations, leaving non-profits struggling at a time when demand for aid is rising.
Back to rebuilt schools after Dorian
STUDENTS from Sweeting’s Cay and McLean’s Town returned to the newly rebuilt McLean’s Town Primary School in East End on Monday, the first time since Hurricane Dorian destroyed their previous school in 2019.
Bahamas Feeding Network seeing a decrease in contributions as more people seek help
THE Bahamas Feeding Network (BFN) is preparing for its third annual golf tournament, the Fidelity Bank Tee Off for Hunger.
Where are programmes to help men?
AT every turn in Bahamian society, men are being sidelined.
Youth ambassador Ashawnte Russell invited to speak at a UN climate conference
Inti Corporation’s Environmental youth ambassador, Ashawnte D Russell, has been invited to speak at the United Nations Fifth Global Conference on Strengthening Synergies between the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Charged with punching out a man’s teeth
A MAN was granted $3,500 bail yesterday after allegedly punching out another man’s teeth during a fight on Kemp Road over the summer.
Netherlands woman charged with growing magic mushrooms
A WOMAN from the Netherlands was granted bail yesterday after allegedly being caught growing and attempting to distribute magic mushrooms in Coral Harbour last week.
Man accused of having unlicenced firearm
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after allegedly being found with a loaded gun in his car on St Alban’s Drive last weekend.
Guilty plea for man who breached his bail
A MAN was found guilty yesterday of breaching his Supreme Court bail for firearm-related charges after failing to present a defence.
BFA completes phase 1 of Concacaf C License Coaching Course
THE Bahamas Football Association (BFA) completed phase 1 of the Concacaf C License Coaching Course last week at the Beach Soccer Stadium and RALD.
Red-Line Athletics’ inaugural cross country and fitness championship September 14
WHETHER you are a competitive athlete or a casual spectator, the Red-Line Athletics’ inaugural cross country and fitness championship is the ideal event for you to compete in.
BGDSA playoffs: Floaters defeat Reformers 3-2
THE Bahamas Government Departmental Softball Association’s playoffs ended on Sunday with the Bahamas Defence Force Floaters defeating the BDCS Reformers 3-2 in a best-of-5 series at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
PETER YOUNG: Britain resetting its ties with Europe
In the flurry of activity by the new Labour government in Britain since the general election two months ago, its moves to reconsider and, in its words, reset the nation’s relationship with individual European countries and with the European Union itself seems to make sense to many people, including eurocrats in Brussels.
Student Spotlight: Andrew Iferenta
Andrew Iferenta, a recent graduate of Colby College, has been honoured with the Condon Medal, marking a significant achievement in his academic journey.
Double donation from Atlantis
Employees of Atlantis Resort presented a donation of 20 school uniform kits and a store credit for back-to-school supplies to the Transitional Alternative Programme for Students (TAPS).
Tourism’s growth pace ‘unwinds’ from rapid post-COVID rebound
The Central Bank yesterday said tourism’s growth continues to “unwind from the rapid recovery” enjoyed post-COVID with July’s increase in higher-spending air arrivals “more tempered” than cruise passengers.
FACE TO FACE: Dr Celeste Adderley - shining out at UWI
Celeste Adderley has outshone every student in the University of the West Indies School of Clinical Medicine & Research (UWI SCMR) to win the three top awards.
Senior WSC employee testifies that landscaping business earning over $500k in 2020 was ‘peculiar’
AS the criminal trial of Adrian Gibson and others continued in court yesterday, a senior Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) employee testified that she found it “peculiar” a landscaping company earned over $500,000 from the corporation in 2020.
Monday, September 2
Construction ‘into the meat’: New permit value near-triples
The Bahamian construction industry is “just getting into the meat of what it can do” after the value of new building permits issued during the 2024 first quarter near-tripled year-over-year.
Gov’ts $102m deficit swing shrugs off VAT undershoot
The Government says it has broken the long-standing trend of May Budget deficits with a $101.7m positive swing that generated a near-$26m monthly surplus for the recently-closed 2023-2024 fiscal year.
Bank eyes solar after $6.5m expense jump
Commonwealth Bank is eyeing investments in solar energy “to help control” electricity costs after its general and administrative (G&A) expenses jumped more than $6.5m for the 2024 half-year.
Faith faltering as promises not met
VOTE for me, vote for my party, goes up the cry at election time, and then come the promises.
‘Crippling’ for economy if Abaco ports not resolved
A Cabinet minister has acknowledged growing concerns over the fate of Abaco’s two commercial shipping ports amid fears this could be “crippling” for the island’s economy if unresolved.
Five dead in traffic accidents on weekend
FIVE men are dead following a spate of separate traffic accidents over the weekend — with the latest occurring early this morning.
Communities still struggling five years later
FIVE years after Hurricane Dorian devastated Abaco and Grand Bahama, many communities are still struggling to recover, though some have seen significant progress.
Flooding and frustration for Pinewood residents
TORRENTIAL rains over the weekend left residents of Pinewood Gardens frustrated and calling for a proper drainage system.
Abaco shelter roof collapses
THE trusses on a hurricane shelter being built in Abaco collapsed over the weekend as the island marked the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Dorian’s passage.
GAIN AN EDGE: It all adds up for Kristina
For 50 years, University of The Bahamas (UB) has been a catalyst for change, shaping industries, communities, and lives.
Climate change and consumerism
A worsening illness of the modern world is the epidemic of mass consumerism.
A tribute to ‘Mama’ June Stevenson
It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of my beloved grandmother, June Ellen Stevenson (née Maplethorpe), affectionately called Mama June.
Tributes paid to ‘Sonny’ Ramphal
CARIBBEAN statesman Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal died on Friday, prompting a flood of tributes.
Dawn Charlton earns pro card
AFTER having her fitness pro card rescinded because of a mistake by the judges about five years ago, ageless wonder brains and beauty Dawn Charlton could have easily packed her bags and left the sport.
ALIV partners with Bahamas Esports Federation, Atlantis Resort to host inaugural Crush Counter showdown
ALIV teamed up with the Bahamas Esports Federation (BESF) and Atlantis to host the inaugural Crush Counter Showdown on Saturday, August 24.
School violence ‘declines 17 percent’ after introduction of School Resource Officers
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Dr Chaswell Hanna said violent incidents in schools have declined by 17 percent since the introduction of a School Resource Officer (SRO) programme.
Teen thankful for his second chance after he made a ‘terrible decision’
SEVENTEEN year-old Luther Hart’s life changed dramatically in January 2023 when, in a moment of rage, he fired a shot with a high-powered rifle after being attacked on his way home.
Ten students receive a pardon at RBPF’s Second Chance Programme graduation
TEN students who were arrested for bringing knives to school have been pardoned after completing the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s Second Chance Programme.
Much frustration remains five years after Dorian
IF there is such a thing as poetic justice, the collapse of roof trusses on a hurricane shelter in Abaco on the fifth anniversary of the impact of Hurricane Dorian feels like the opposite – a cruel injustice and a further frustration for residents of that island.
WORLD VIEW: Poverty - the root cause of global and national tensions: A call for OAS action
Poverty is the festering wound at the heart of the world’s social, economic, and political tensions.
The weight of leadership in a healthy democracy
The scandal involving the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) is not just another blip in the news cycle - it is a test of our democracy and the integrity of those sworn to protect it.
Brown Jr 8th overall
Bahamian junior athletes did not get the results that they expected at the 2024 World Athletics Under-20 (U20) Championships in Lima, Peru.
Devynne Charlton back in action
WOMEN’S 60 metres world indoor and record holder Devynne Charlton was back in action for the first time over the weekend since she competed in her second straight Olympic Games.
BGDBA playoffs begin tonight
FRIDAY night marked the end of the 2024 Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association (BGDBA) regular season and now teams will begin their quests to the finals starting tonight at the DW Davis Gymnasium.
Johnson and Young take top two spots
JASON Johnson and Kaif Young emerged with a 1-2 finish in the Men’s Physique category at the International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation’s Mr Mexico Pro Bodybuilding and Fitness Show over the weekend.
