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.
