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Businesses urge: Put crime ‘on the run’ as security costs triple
Businesses yesterday urged The Bahamas to put criminals “on the run” as they revealed security-related costs have “tripled” over the past year to combat the threat posed to staff and patrons.
Loss-making Pizza Hut’s close: 90% of jobs saved
Almost 90 percent of impacted staff have retained jobs despite the loss-making Pizza Hut franchise’s decision to shut its three New Providence locations with effect from Sunday.
Gov’ts $131m deficit goal ‘already out the window’
The Government’s projected $131m deficit for the current fiscal year is “already out the window” given the performance for the first four months, a financial analyst asserted yesterday.
‘We must know what the heck is happening over GB airport’
Grand Bahama’s Chamber of Commerce president says “it’s absolutely critical we know what the heck is happening” with the airport redevelopment if Freeport is to position itself as a “city on the move”.
Baker, Wilson and Darville sign with Boston Red Sox
Three Bahamian teenagers signed a contract with the Boston Red Sox yesterday, bringing them one step closer to furthering their baseball careers.
Thoughts on bail and crime
The Commissioner of Police has once again complained that the courts must take a look at the issue of the granting of bail to persons who are accused of committing serious crimes.
Man on bail accused of gun threats against two men
A BUSINESSMAN was granted bail after he allegedly threatened two men with a gun at a bar on Blue Hill Road last weekend.
NPBA: Heatwaves, Rockets, Shockers in the win column
THE New Providence Basketball Association continued its regular season action over the weekend at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium with a series of games played.
GB entrepreneur to crowd fund entertainment centre
A Grand Bahama entrepreneur will formally announce his bid to crowd-fund the development of an entertainment centre on February 3.
Opposition chief urges 'one stop' approvals in Freeport
The Opposition's Leader yesterday called for a 'one-stop' approval process for all potential investors in Freeport as a means to revive the city's fragile economy.
INSIGHT: Davis distorting history – FNM contributed to country’s growth
THE address delivered by Prime Minister Philip Davis to the Lyford Cay Club on November 25, 2023, was disgraceful and filled with historical distortions. It is unsurprising that it was difficult for the media to obtain a copy of the speech from the Davis administration.
INSIGHT: Time for blame has passed, action needed
PEOPLE are often quick to take credit, but quicker still to shift blame elsewhere. Take our recent crime spike, for example.
$600m Shipyard project ‘under threat’ over airlift
Grand Bahama Shipyard’s $600m dry dock investment and related projects “are already under threat” due to the island’s airlift shortage, its chief executive has warned.
Electric car dealer targets mid-year start on new HQ
A Bahamian electric vehicle dealer yesterday revealed it beat 2023 targets via a “one-third” sales increase as it bids to start construction on its new “multi-million” headquarters by around mid-year.
Opposition: ‘Adjust’ Budget as 91% of deficit room used
The Opposition’s finance spokesman last night warned the Government “must adjust” its Budget targets and figures despite year-over-year improvements in its October revenues and deficit.
‘Raise the bar’ call on permanent residency
A Bahamian realtor has renewed his call to raise the threshold above which foreign home buyers can qualify for permanent residency to $1m as part of a strategy to “take the strain” off raising taxes.
‘Can’t sleep or eat since mom and son were shot’
THE mother of the two-year-old who was shot on Thursday said she can’t sleep, can’t eat and keeps replaying the moments when a man emerged from bushes, killed her mother and put her son in critical condition.
CRACKDOWN: More intrusive policing coming, anti-gang laws are promised, more CCTV and increased patrols
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said more intrusive policing is coming in response to the rising murder rate.
VJ Edgecombe commits to Baylor University
THE Bears Nation will have to make room for Bimini native Valdez “VJ” Edgecombe who committed to Baylor University last night.
Abaco jam maker laments lack of Out Island support
An Abaco jam and preservative maker needs $80,000 for a new machine to scale-up production and is lamenting the lack of support for Family Island businesses.