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US donates generators and reverse osmosis systems to NEMA for shelters
THE United States government donated 28 generators that will be deployed to shelters in seven Family Islands and six reverse osmosis systems.
FNM leader excited for CARIFTA tournament
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard and Deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright made sure that the opposition party was fully on board supporting the youth of the nation for the Oaktree Medical Center’s 50th CARIFTA Games.
BISX-listed fund targets storage drive to $100m
A BISX-listed fund is entering New Providence’s warehouse and storage space market to help drive ambitions of more than doubling in scale to some $100m in assets.
‘Last peaceful settlement’s’ fears over 163-unit project
Adelaide residents yesterday voiced fears that a proposed 163-unit multi-family residential project will “destroy the last peaceful settlement we have in New Providence” if approved by government regulators.
Journalism giant Ed Bethel dies aged 82
VETERAN journalist Eldred “Ed” Bethel died yesterday at the age of 82.
Sampson Cay to get new $25m resort
DAYS after signing a heads of agreement for a resort development in the Exuma cays, the Davis administration yesterday sealed another deal for the island that will allow for the construction of a high-end, low-impact resort that is slated to be built on Big Sampson Cay.
Govt spoke with fuel retailers on margins
THE government has agreed to “explore other avenues” with fuel retailers to help bring them some relief while not increasing the cost of gasoline at the pumps for consumers, the Office of the Prime Minister said yesterday.
Fox Hill double-homicide suspect not granted bail
A MAN was remanded after being accused of the double homicide in Fox Hill last week.
$4,000 fine for failure to charge electronic monitor
A MAN was fined $4,000 in court yesterday after he admitted to failing to charge his electronic monitoring device (EMD) while on bail for murder.
Positive but cautious over COVID recovery
Based on reports to-date, The Bahamas’ economic recovery, performance and fiscal consolidation is trending well. While largely driven by the post-COVID recovery, the current administration is to be commended for marshalling the improvement. It appears to be getting a number of things right, especially in the tourism and investment portfolio led by deputy prime minister, Chester Cooper.
Junior golfers are crowned champions
After picking up a second-place finish, Alex Dupuch said he just wanted to make sure he finally won his first Bahamas Golf Federation junior national golf championship title before he made his exit.
Special Olympics in CARIFTA mix
THE Oaktree Medical Center’s 50th CARIFTA Games over the Easter holiday weekend at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium will have a special element to its line up with the inclusion of Special Olympics Bahamas.
Final CARIFTA trials, Junior National High School Track & Field March 25-27
IN an unprecedented move, the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture and Ministry of Education, Science and Technology will hold a Junior National High School Track and Field Championships and Final CARIFTA Trials.
Petroleum retailer: Gov’t says ‘they want us to fail’
A gas station operator yesterday suggested a six-month job swap with a Cabinet minister so the latter can gain a full understanding of the industry’s plight, adding: “He’s telling us he wants us to fail.”
Hotels strike ‘glass ceiling’ on 15-20% room shortage
The Bahamas may be unable to fully meet tourism demand for 12-18 months due to a room shortage caused by up to 15-20 percent of available inventory being taken offline, a senior hotelier has revealed.
Bahamas on track, but ‘slow spending faster’
The Bahamas must produce “a faster slowdown on spending” to ensure it hits the revised $575.4m full-year deficit target and other key fiscal goals, a major international financial services group is urging.
Gas retailers plea for govt change of heart
THE vice president of the Bahamas Petroleum Dealers Association is pleading with government to reconsider its position on not granting retailers a margin increase, calling on Economic Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis to have a “change of heart”.
Athletes on track overseas
THE National Collegiate Athletic Association’s 2023 Indoor Track and Field Championship in Albuquerque, Minnesota over the weekend turned out to be a specular show for Grand Bahamian sprinter Terrance Jones and versatile Charisma Taylor from New Providence.
BAARK! for 10th Annual Powerade Potcakeman Triathlon
BAARK! - Bahamas Alliance for Animal Rights and Kindness - completed its 10th Annual Powerade Potcakeman Triathlon on March 5 and it was a resounding success.
Bahamian players suit up for Great Britain, suffer two losses in World Baseball Classic
GREAT Britain, stacked with a group of Bahamian coaches and players, suffered their first two losses over the weekend in Pool C of the World Baseball Softball Confederation’s 2023 World Baseball Classic at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.
