Rosewood Exuma’s developer ‘never opposed’ legal challenge
The $200m Rosewood Exuma developer says it never opposed the legal challenge to the project’s environmental approvals as it pledged to “vigorously refute” the continued attacks and allegations by its opponents.
Over half of Nassau’s roads threatened by flood damage
More than half of New Providence’s roads are threatened by flood damage, an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) report is warning, with The Bahamas facing an up to $425m financing shortfall on investment in nationwide road infrastructure.
Cable ‘not aware’ of BTC merger proposal
Cable Bahamas’ top executive says he is “unaware” of any proposal for a merger with the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) and there have been no talks or discussions on such a plan.
‘Frustration’ escalates over construction self-regulation
The Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president says he believes successive administrations do not want to “professionalise” the industry because it would create an obstacle to directing “millions of dollars” in construction contacts to their political supporters.
Doctors targets 20% ‘ramp up’ in revenue
Doctors Hospital is aiming to “ramp up” revenues by 20 percent, and expand profit margins “to at least 10 percent” of top-line income, as its chief executive unveiled plans to relinquish this post early in the New Year.
Sands: Merging hotel college with UB ‘worst decision I ever made’
COMBINING the former Bahamas Hotel Training College with what is now the University of The Bahamas was “the worst decision I ever made in my tourism career,” according to immediate past Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) president Robert Sands.
Mom kisses son ‘goodbye’ in funeral service for slain officer
THE mother of trainee correctional officer Ashantio “Clevorn” Johnson kissed her son’s face in his casket as he was laid to rest during an emotional funeral service on Friday.
Widow mourns drowing victim - ‘I keep expecting him to walk through the door’
A GRIEVING wife says she keeps expecting her husband to walk through their front door, days after he was found submerged in waters in Eleuthera in what police believe was a drowning after he slipped and fell while collecting salt water.
Migrant who alleged severe beating by Immigration officers has been deported
A HAITIAN detainee who was allegedly severely beaten by immigration officers has been deported, his lawyer Martin Lundy said yesterday.
Ex-chief supt faces NY court in shackles
A former chief superintendent with the Royal Bahamas Police Force appeared in court in New York on Friday wearing leg shackles and handcuffs as he faced charges in a drug trafficking plot that has sent shockwaves through the political establishment and law enforcement sectors in The Bahamas.
‘Flashy King’ wins
CARL “Flashy King” Hield, a man on a mission, exploded for a second round victory to successfully defend his pair of titles on Saturday night at the Coliseo Menor de Villa Olimpica en Santa Marta, Colombia.
Laroda: More families need to try to assist as leased shelter rooms hits limit
THE government’s leased shelter rooms are at full capacity as officials struggle to balance residents seeking extensions with new people requesting emergency accommodation, according to Social Services Minister Myles Laroda.
Family launches GoFundMe for funeral of hit-and-run victim
THE family of 29-year-old hit-and-run victim Devon Butler has launched a GoFundMe appeal to raise $7,000 for his funeral, saying they are still fighting for answers about his death.
‘Blue’ Johnson to run as independent candidate for Freetown
ANDREW “Blue” Johnson says he will run as an independent candidate in Freetown in the next general election, months after the Free National Movement declined to nominate him.
Arawak Cay vendors working from cars as they await approvals
SOME Arawak Cay vendors are working out of their vehicles as they await rebuilding approvals after a fire tore through six stalls last month, according to Arawak Cay Conch, Fish, Vegetable and Food Vendors Association president Rodney Russell.
Man sentenced to three months for assaulting mother of his child
A CHARLES Vincent Street man was sentenced on Friday to three months in prison for assaulting the mother of his child during a disagreement at his home in September.
Police continue hunt for escapee after two men flee custody on Saturday
TWO men escaped police custody in separate incidents on Saturday, with one still at large and the other later surrendering, police said.
Four charged with murder of teen near Sutton Street
FOUR men were denied bail on Friday after being brought before a magistrate on allegations that they murdered 18-year-old Tanaj Adderley near Sutton Street late last month.
Seven migrants from five different countries fined as twenty deported
SEVEN foreign nationals from five different countries were convicted of immigration offences in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, with fines ranging up to $3,000.
