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Oil explorer: 'We will pay double required royalties'
A Bahamas-based oil explorer yesterday said it will "pay double the royalties that the law provides for" to the Government should it strike success when exploratory drilling starts in less than a month.
Segmenting COVID test window 'could be floated'
A Cabinet minister yesterday said extending the COVID-19 PCR testing window for tourists from countries with fewer cases is "an idea that could be floated" when the present global spike is arrested.
Last-ditch threat to oil exploration
Environmental activists last night threatened to initiate legal action against the Government and Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) within 14 days unless the latter halts its oil exploration plans.
Aliv presents 10,000 tablets to students
AS part of ALIV’s continued support as a digital service provider, more than 10,000 tablets along with data plans have been distributed to Bahamians students across the country currently on the Ministry of Education’s food programme.
No bail for man accused in bar fight
An ANDROS man, accused of harming two men at a bar on the island last month, has been denied bail ahead of his trial.
Grand Bahama nurse and Nassau humanitarian awarded for heroic deeds
Seven newborns, a shrinking food supply, and rising floodwaters in the Grand Bahama Rand Memorial Hospital during Hurricane Dorian quickly turned Nurse Nicole Morgan into what her colleagues describe as a timely hero.
Helping to keep students safe in school
TO ensure a safe school environment for students and teachers, the local government of Pinder’s Point Township made a generous presentation of critical items to the Lewis Yard Primary School, in Hunters.
Ayton poster boy
Bahamian Deandre Ayton, preparing for his third season in the National Basketball Association (NBA), was the poster boy for the upstart Phoenix Suns as they unveiled their new Nike City Edition uniforms.
Discharge over police assault
AN Andros man who threatened and assaulted a police officer last week was conditionally discharged on the agreement he would be of good behaviour for six months.
'We don't know where the next dollar is coming from'
An ex-Cabinet minister says his family's business "doesn't know where the next dollar is coming from" as losses hit $150,000 per month due to COVID-19's devastating impact on the entertainment sector.
St Fort, Coleby shine in Japan
MARK St Fort and Kadeem Coleby produced different results for their respective teams as Niigata Albirex and Akita Northern Happinets continued competition in the Japanese Basketball League’s B1 Division over the weekend. Eighth ranked Niigata A defeated 10th ranked Hokkaido L 77-68 on Saturday. They outrebounded Hokkaido L. 43-29 including a 34-20 advantage in defensive rebounds.
Joanna Evans ends up 3rd overall
With a first and second place finish in the women’s 400 and 200 metre freestyle races respectively in her regional competition in San Antonio, Texas, Grand Bahamian Joanna Evans placed third overall in both events at the US Open Swimming Championships.
'Between devil and the deep blue sea' over $100m Love Beach development
An ex-Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) president yesterday said he and the Government are "caught between the devil and the deep blue sea" over a $100m Love Beach condominium project.
Another seven families grieve
HEALTH officials yesterday added seven deaths to the tally of overall COVID-19 deaths in the country, bringing the total to 163.
Why I backed Donald Trump
The Republican Party’s standard bearer President Donald Trump only secured 217 electoral college votes compared to President-elect Joe Biden’s 290, paving the way for the former Delaware Senator to become the 46th president of the United States. Obviously upset at the election results, the Trump camp continues its stone walling tactics, not willing to concede defeat to Biden.
Govt hopes to turn Grand Lucayan over to Holistica Group by end of year
The government is hoping for full turnover of the Grand Lucayan Resort to the Holistica Group by the end of year, according to Minister of State for Grand Bahama Senator Kwasi Thompson, who describes the deal as “hugely important” to Grand Bahama’s recovery.
Two in court for acting disorderly at police station
TWO men who acted disorderly at a police station while under the influence of alcohol were ordered to keep the peace for one year on Friday.
A COMIC'S VIEW: How would Have-Nots know how much they don’t have if the Haves didn’t throw it in Have-Not’s faces?
ONE of the most controversial stories in the country this week revolves around a little known (at the time) wedding with huge implications.
Rotary helps Yellow Elder residents
YELLOW Elder residents in need received food items yesterday at the community’s Tom “The Bird” Grant Park.
Grand Lucayan 'turn over' before end-20
A Cabinet minister yesterday voiced optimism that the Grand Lucayan will be "fully turned over" to the ITM Group/Royal Caribbean joint venture before year-end 2020.
