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Minister: National stadium ‘repairs are going quite well’
CONCERNS have mounted as repairs continue at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium and Betty Kelly- Kenning Aquatic Centre about whether the renovations of both venues will be completed in time for the 2024 CARIFTA Aquatics Championships and World Athletics Relays in March and May respectively.
British high commission building and donating an e-class sloop in support of sailing
AS the 2024 year begins, the government has already announced plans for co-curricular sailing in schools, for a new National Sailing Academy, and for new oversight bodies for sloop sailing.
Boundaries for countries a necessity
As insidious as that Berlin Conference was, the establishment of clear and well defined boundaries then cannot be dismissed as simply an atrocity of history.
BPSU, treat members better
I write regarding the poor operations of The Bahamas Public Service Union. Where are the premiums and dues going? Why does one have to wait for eight months for a medical claim and more than three months for a death benefit?
Cocaine plane goes unnoticed
Around about 15th January this month, a video began circulating on Social Media about an aeroplane landing at Ohio State University airport with nearly 300 lbs of cocaine on board.
Teen on bail for murder ordered to pay $1,000 fine for curfew breach
A 19-year-old boy was fined $1,000 after admitting to breaching his curfew while on release on a murder charge.
Approval delays cost ex-Olympic swimmer
Planning authorities yesterday informed a former Olympic swimmer that there are no legal restrictions that can block the proposed expansion of his Rose Island beach day excursion.
Bahamas losing boating ground to the Caribbean
A former Association of Bahamas Marinas (AB) president yesterday warned Caribbean rivals are gaining a competitive advantage over The Bahamas with "new and innovative" legislation.
Charter Yacht Show to feature 60% more boats
The Bahamas Charter Yacht Show is this week returning for its second-year from January 25 to 28.
BTC working to restore services after traffic accident damaged equipment
A traffic accident on Monday damaged BTC's equipment, disrupting services to eastern communities in New Providence.
FACE TO FACE – Dr Sharron Neely: Hair care for life
THANKS to lots of activism and education, mental health awareness is on the rise. Mental health refers to emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects the way we think, feel, and act, and it helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. While there are some obvious triggers that lead to the deterioration of mental health, one hair care expert wants the public to know that hair loss is one of the triggers.
Coleby-Davis says Road Traffic Department's relocation is ‘imminent’
TRANSPORT and Energy Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis said the relocation of the Road Traffic Department is imminent because the staff has reached a boiling point over the poor working conditions at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium.
Resort revenue growth relies on 5-7% room rate increases
THE BAHAMAS is relying on a 5-7 percent increase in room rates (ADRs) to drive resort revenue growth in 2024 due to limited opportunities to expand occupancies, a senior hotelier has revealed.
Developer eyes second price rise after hitting $15m in sales
A SOUTH-west New Providence development yesterday revealed it will increase prices for the second time “in a few weeks” after earning $15m from selling 35 percent of its available lots within five months.
Providers back competition rules move ‘with open arms’
THE move by utilities regulators to consolidate competition supervision with an increased focus on ‘after the fact’ investigations has been welcomed “with open arms” by operators.
Water Corp couldn’t ‘bolt all doors’ on union chief
THE Water & Sewerage Corporation could not be expected to “bolt all doors” to keep out a former union president who disobeyed orders to go on vacation by continuing to work, the Court of Appeal has ruled.
‘Huge blow’ if no Stella Maris purchaser found
LONG Island’s chief councillor yesterday said the island will suffer a “huge blow” if a buyer cannot be found for the Stella Maris resort.
Gov’t yet to decide over Abaco ports
A CABINET minister yesterday said the Government has yet to make a final decision on the two proposals it received to operate and manage North Abaco’s port.
'Very confusing' boat fees needing urgent resolution
Bahamian maritime operators yesterday warned the Government "urgently needs to resolve" the fall-out from the "very confusing" suspension of 1,000 percent and greater hikes in boat registration fees.
Boy killed in Pinewood shooting was ‘no bad boy’
A GAS tank exploded when gunmen shot up a house in Pinewood on Sunday, preventing the murder victim and his injured friend from evading the shooters, according to a neighbour who hid himself during the ordeal.