‘JJ’ ready for battle next season
ONE of the most decorated basketball players in Bahamian history Jonquel “JJ” Jones got all of her flowers over the past few days in Grand Bahama and New Providence.
Bahamas prepares for 2nd window of AmeriCup Qualifiers
THE Bahamas senior men’s national basketball team is gearing up for the second window of the FIBA Americup 2025 Qualifiers.
'Can't go higher': Insurer says no no major hike in '25 storm cover
Insurers yesterday voiced optimism that Bahamian consumers will see "no significant increases" in hurricane coverage costs in 2025 after telling global reinsurers: "We cannot go any higher."
One dead, two injured in boat accident in North Andros
ONE young man is dead, and two others are getting medical treatment following a boating accident at sea in North Andros.
Hope of end to confusion over $200 fee to extend stay
BAHAMIAN marinas yesterday voiced optimism that the Deputy Prime Minister and Immigration have cleared up the “confusion” over the $200 ‘stay extension’ fee ahead of the peak winter boating season.
Welcome was ‘second-to-none’ in spite of discourse over fiancée, says Jones
JONQUEL Jones, WNBA champion and MVP, said she and her fiancée received a “second-to-none” reception throughout her homecoming tour.
‘High alert’ on security firms illegally hiring foreigners
THE Ministry of National Security is on high alert over suspicions that private security firms are illegally hiring non-Bahamians as security guards, violating the law.
CCA pledges hotels in Izmirlian appeal
Baha Mar’s contractor yesterday asserted it is “willing to pledge” its two Nassau resorts, which have a combined value of up to $355m, as security for its appeal against Sarkis Izmirlian’s $1.642bn damages award.
Kelly’s Toyland officially opens
On Saturday, November 9th, 2024, Toyland 2024 officially opened its doors, kicking off the holiday season with a spectacular celebration that brought joy and festive cheer to shoppers of all ages.
Cabinet approves construction of medium, high and super-maximum prison
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Monroe said Cabinet has approved the construction of medium, high, and super-maximum security housing units at the prison, which will include mental health cells, a clinic, and a medical facility.
Gov’t beats bond buy back target at $216m
THE Government has beaten its debt buy back target by agreeing to repurchase almost $216m in Bahamian foreign currency bonds that were listed and traded on major international stock exchanges.
Resorts rebound from 5-15% fall occupancy drop
BAHAMIAN resort occupancies, which fell by between 5-15 percent during “a really soft” fall 2024, are now rebounding towards levels “pretty close or equal to” last year’s for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
‘No rocket science’: Ease housing crisis via 70% lot discount
A FOUR-TIME Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) president is urging the Government to “put a dent in the housing crisis” by offering home buyers lots at a 70 percent discount, adding: “It’s not rocket science.”
Nearly 2,000 to share Auto H&L compensation for interest overcharges
Almost 2,000 Bahamians will today start to receive a nearly-$1m collective payout as compensation for being over-charged interest on their loans by one of this nation’s largest used car dealers.
Voluntary withdrawal ‘does not apply’ to RBDF
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said a voluntary withdrawal order for Bahamians in Haiti does not apply to defence force officers.
Ruling overturned for officers accused of assaulting prisoner
THE Court of Appeal has overturned a magistrate’s decision to discharge three prison officers accused of causing harm to Michael McIntosh, an inmate at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS).
85% of guns were bought in the US
A LARGER proportion of firearms recovered in The Bahamas was traced to the United States compared to any other Caribbean country, a new report highlights.
Munroe cautions graduates against corruption at RBPF passing out event
ONE hundred recruits graduated from the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s training programme in a ceremony on Friday.
