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Strong start on market for Windsor Lakes project
A Western New Providence gated development pegged at $50m has reserved one third of its lots in its first month on the market, with marketing expected to ramp up in the next month.
Minister discusses ‘betrayal’ claim by former commissioner
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe has recalled his personal experiences with former commissioner Paul Rolle regarding the senior officers who were made to take accumulated vacation and later seconded to various ministries.
Super Value to ‘duck’ energy hike via solar
Super Value’s president yesterday said it plans to “duck” any long-term impact from higher Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) prices through the installation of solar power across its business beginning on August 2.
Police crack down on marijuana
THE government is cracking down on the use and production of marijuana across the country. Minister of National Security Tommy Turnquest said that while the use of cocaine - which rose to epidemic proportions in the 1980s - has substantially fallen off, the use of marijuana has grown, especially among young people.
Extra pharmachem investment revealed during PM tour
The expansion project at Pharmachem Technologies in Freeport has significantly exceeded its original investment cost by some $60m and is now estimated to be around $180m.
Tourism numbers jump by a third
INTERNATIONAL visitor arrivals to The Bahamas for the month of October have grown over 30 percent compared with the same time last year, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation.
Bahamas 'DARES' to enter digital industry
The level of interest from digital asset entrepreneurs in using The Bahamas for token issues and other ventures "mandated" this nation move swiftly on a supervisory regime, a top regulator said yesterday.
Eleuthera bracing for lockdown
AS health officials conduct more COVID-19 testing on Eleuthera, some residents say they have already started preparing for a possible lockdown should the government take that course of action.
Miller warns over labour law reform
Outspoken PLP MP, Leslie Miller, yesterday warned about the possible repercussions from the Government’s proposed labour law reforms, urging: “We must be reasonable in our approach.”
Exuma sports company struggling to break even
AFTER losing $96,000 through cancellations in the last two weeks, one Exuma businessman is considering the bright side of the country potentially shutting down over coronavirus concerns. “I would welcome a shutdown because it’s now cheaper for me to
Jonquel Jones voted Player of the Year
Jonquel Jones received the first of what many pundits anticipate will be several postseason awards in recognition of her stellar 2021 WNBA season.
Ministry giving ‘a little over $100’ to people in need
STATE Social Services and Urban Development Minister Lisa Rahming said on Friday her ministry has been distributing “a little over $100” for those in need of social assistance.
PM putting Family Islands at centre of govt strategy
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis discussed numerous Family Island tourism projects during his national address last night, hoping the developments will further dent the unemployment rate on those islands. The recent labour force survey showed the unemployment rate declined in Grand Bahama and Abaco.
PM denounces criticism by FNM leader as ‘idiotic’
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday said he was “disappointed” that Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr Hubert Minnis would use Hurricane Matthew as tool to “divide the country politically” instead of acknowledging that the government is “doing a good job” in the aftermath.
$6m economic boost via new Carnival ship
CARNIVAL Cruise Lines’ latest ship Carnival is expected to pump more than $6 million into the Bahamian economy over the next six months, the Minister of Tourism believes.
Queen's College presents 'Guys and Dolls' musical
IT will be three nights of song and dance as Queen’s College stages its version of the popular musical “Guys and Dolls” this week.
'Significant' economic impact from the Relays
Bahamian organisers behind this weekend’s World Relays yesterday said that while initial figures were still being compiled, they expected to meet their targets through a “quite significant” economic impact.
Bran: ‘Natural justice denied’ over VAT fines
Bahamian businesses are being denied “natural justice” by the absence of a properly-defined appeals process for resolving Value-Added Tax (VAT) disputes, the Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) leader has blasted.
UB Mingoes runners take the spotlight at St Thomas University
MIAMI GARDENS, Florida — The University of The Bahamas cross-country runner Lhevinne Joseph finished ninth in a time of 18 minutes 4.5 seconds at the St Thomas University Cross Country Invitational over the weekend.