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Nassau/PI hotels enjoying 136% room revenue jump
ROOM revenues for Nassau/Paradise Island hotels have increased by 136 percent year-over-year in 2022, it has been revealed, with non-US source markets also producing triple digit percentage increases in visitors.
Two shot dead off West Bay Street
A MAN in his early 20s and a teenage boy who was out on bail were shot dead on Friday morning when they were ambushed by gunmen in a parking lot on Ferguson Road off West Bay Street.
‘New farming model’ to aid 57,000 trapped in poverty
A “new food production model” will aid up to 57,000 poverty-stricken Bahamians through the location of ten hydroponic container farms “in poor and vulnerable communities”, it has been revealed.
Golden win for Dorian Williams in Britain
A FORMER student of the Beacon School in Grand Bahama competed in the first British Down Syndrome swimming championships recently, taking the gold and silver medals in two events.
Knife killer ‘knew wife of victim’
THE sister of a man who was fatally stabbed at a home in Pinewood Gardens on Wednesday night believes he was killed by someone his wife knew.
Implications of Warnock’s Georgia win
The much anticipated run-off in the Georgia Senate race has been completed, and the Democratic Party incumbent Raphael Warnock has won, giving his party a 51-vote majority in the Senate.
Two charged over firearms and drugs
TWO men were charged in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with recent firearm and drug possession charges after being captured by police following a car chase.
‘Residents can still apply’ despite SERZ order end
DESPITE the end of the Special Economic Recovery Zone provisions, government MPs reiterated yesterday that residents in Grand Bahama and Abaco still needing post-Dorian assistance can apply to the relevant agencies to get the help they need.
Marinas suffer 40% or more business plunge
Bahamian marinas were yesterday said to have suffered up to a 40 percent or more decline in business that is being blamed on VAT’s imposition on yacht charter fees.
Man and woman questioned over stabbing death
Police are questioning a 20-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman in connection with a stabbing death on Wednesday night.
Fined for $3,000 fraud offence
A MAN was fined in court after admitting to fraudulently obtaining $3,000 by claiming to be a bail bondsman.
‘Buddy’ Hield scores 26 pts in 121-115 loss to Timberwolves
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — D’Angelo Russell had 15 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter. Anthony Edwards scored 26 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on to beat the Indiana Pacers 121-115 last night.
Albury, Greene lead team to wins
THE Chipola coaching staff has raved about the contributions of its Bahamian stars as the team has continued its undefeated season and risen as high as no.4 in the national junior college rankings.
Dorian tax breaks access sparks House controversy
THE deputy prime minister yesterday pledged that Dorian-devastated Bahamians who “need help will get help” amid ongoing concerns that the mechanisms to provide continued access to tax breaks are not fully in place.
ALICIA WALLACE: Having a tough time choosing presents? Here are some ideas
THE holiday season is one that many look forward to all year. There are beautiful lights, lots of events, and the anticipation of giving and receiving gifts. There always seems to be a rush to check off all the items on our lists in the three weeks before Christmas.
Minister demands food retailers ‘respect’ law
A Cabinet minister yesterday demanded that food retailers “respect” the law and adopt the Government’s expanded price control regime or face an enforcement crackdown that will see fines and penalties levied.
Teachers union signs memorandum of understanding
THE Bahamas Union of Teachers signed a memorandum of understanding yesterday with the Bahamas Baptist University College and the Charlotte Knowles- Thompson Agency Limited.
Mitchell highlights need to tackle issues facing Haiti
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell is of the view that Haiti continues to suffer social and economic depression because it “struck the first blow for freedom back in 1804” for oppressed black nations. He urged regional counterparts to help them resolve their problems.
‘Govt owes teachers $1.5m back payments’
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson said some teachers in her union are owed an estimated $1.5m in back pay from the government.
