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.
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”.
$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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A gift of learning
CIBC Caribbean recently donated a substantial number of computers to public libraries and Yellow Elder Primary School.
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.
Carleton Williams scholarship for Selena
Selena Cartwright, a sixth grade graduate from Garvin Tynes Primary School, has won the 2024 Carleton Williams Scholarship.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
