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Sandals expansion awaits ‘overwater’ policy reforms

Sandals is proposing to expand its Fowl Cay property through the development of ten “overwater” bungalows in “anticipation” that the Government will finally end the two decade-plus wait for a policy governing such structures.

Gov’t like ‘the vandal now trying to buy GBPA house’

The Government’s bid to drive change at the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) was yesterday likened to “the person who did the vandalising now trying to buy the house from its owners for little money”.

Bahamas confident ahead of Guyana match

WHILE the Bahamas men’s national team is in Guyana playing their second match in the 2023 Nations League, Puerto Rico will host Antigua & Barbuda in their home game tonight at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium.

Francis Adderley wins President’s Cup Tournament

FORMER softball/baseball player Francis Adderley, who has played well in partnership with others in recent times, emerged as the champion of his first individual tournament over the weekend.

GB entrepreneurs will have a chance to win up to $10k in UB pitch competition

SMALL business entrepreneurs in Grand Bahama will have an opportunity to compete for $10,000 in cash prizes at UB IGNITE first annual Pitch Competition on October 6.

Man gets two years in jail for possession of a firearm and 32 rounds of ammunition

A MAN was sentenced to two years in prison yesterday after admitting to having a loaded gun his home, along with 32 rounds of live ammunition.

New taxi plates placed ‘on hold’

The Government’s decision to place new applications for taxi, livery and self-drive plates “on hold” was yesterday hailed by a union president for bringing order to a situation that was “never going to end”.

Bahamas to exploit 34% growth in Georgia tourists

The deputy prime minister is aiming to exploit the 34 percent year-over-year growth in visitors from Georgia to promote The Bahamas as a tourism and film destination during his ministry’s upcoming Atlanta promotional mission.

Bahamas joins tribunal case over climate change

The Bahamas has joined with other small island states from the Caribbean and the Pacific to launch a landmark case before the International Tribunal of the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) to seek protection of the world’s oceans against climate change and rising temperatures.

THE KDK REPORT: Better food choices lead to better health

THIS past week, I was fortunate enough to watch as one of my former summer interns walked across the stage at the prestigious University of California (UCLA) school of medicine to accept and don his white coat for the first time and recite the Hippocratic oath that all aspiring doctors take.

WORLD VIEW: The Caribbean should ban lethal autonomous weapons

Autonomous weapons pose a clear and present danger to the Caribbean. Action to ban them should be seriously considered now.

Licensees concerned over back and forth between govt and GBPA

FREEPORT licensee Darren Cooper said licensees are not being used by anyone at the Grand Bahama Port Authority in its efforts to educate people about the Hawksbill Creek Agreement (HCA).

No vaccines yet for dengue as cases still rise

THE Ministry of Health and Wellness is currently not considering bringing dengue vaccines into the country, according to the head of the ministry’s surveillance unit who said officials are waiting for more data to ensure the vaccines’ safety.

THE BAHAMAS BEATEN DESPITE QUICK START: Puerto Rico win 6-1 in Nations League opener

AFTER getting off to an “electric start” from a quick shot from Christopher Rahming to ignite the home crowd inside the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium, the Bahamas men’s team could not stop the relentless onslaught from Puerto Rico as they responded with a flurry of goals.

BGDBA Playoffs: Crimestoppers, Panthers earn blowout wins on Saturday

The Police Crimestoppers and Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture (MOYSC) Panthers both earned blowout wins this past Saturday at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.

BGDBA Playoffs: Cybots and Avengers go up 1-0 in first round

The Bain and Grants Town Cybots and Airport Authority Avengers nabbed the first wins in their round one playoff matchups.

Man on bail for murder believed to be shot and killed by his accomplice

A MAN on bail for murder was shot and killed by his accomplice in the Yellow Elder Gardens community yesterday.

Fine for failing to obey curfew

A MAN on bail for murder was fined $6,000 after he admitted to failing four times to obey his curfew.

Clubs & Societies September 8th, 2023

The Rotary Club of East Nassau (RCEN) hosted members of the Rotary Club of Bonita Springs in August when they were in Nassau to thank past presidents Taran Mackey and Franny De Cardenas for the generous donation to their club after Hurricane Ian’s passage last year.

DIANE PHILLIPS: It’s 5 o’clock somewhere – A tribute to the life and lyrics of Jimmy Buffett

WHEN Jimmy Buffett died last week, tributes poured in from around the globe for the legendary singer, songwriter, performer who flipped a tune called Cheeseburger in Paradise into a feel good movement we could all digest with a smile.

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