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Two charged with robbery and murder attempt
TWO 24-year-old men were arraigned in a magistrate’s court yesterday accused of being the perpetrators of an armed robbery and an attempted murder one week ago.Dominic Stuart and Antonio Neely stood before Deputy Chief Magistrate Subusola Swain charg
Coleby and Hilltoppers secure berth in the NIT semi-finals
Dwight Coleby came up with two big defensive plays down the stretch to help the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers prevail with a 92-84 win over the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
Govt mulling over adding property tax on light bills
The government is forecasting a three percent inflation increase this year as a result of the VAT rate hike, and examining whether to collect real property tax by adding it to light bills.KP Turnquest, the deputy prime minister, in an address to the
Bimini business owner hit by ‘total devastation’
One Bimini resident yesterday lamented the “total devastation” that Hurricane Irma visited on his business, as a former administrator hit out at the island’s major resort.
Straight answers on BPL bidding
I have in front of me an article by Natario KcKenzie of November 21, 2017…BPL studying nineteen bids from power generators.
UPDATED – COVID-19: Fifth death confirmed, four new cases
SUNDAY MORNING UPDATE: Dr Judson Eneas, 72, died last night in hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, confirmed Health Minister Dr Duane Sands. He is the country's first physician to die from COVID-19 and the fifth victim of the virus.
Flood waters had nowhere to go
I hear the comment of Minister Lewis who we must not forget is a qualified architect, but in 245 years of the history of hurricanes hitting The Bahamas only one in seven years is there a hit…35 in 245 years!
Religious happenings around town
Friday • St Barnabas’ 2020 Annual General Meeting
Bahamas face Cuba today in Caribbean qualifier
TEAM Bahamas is still in contention among the top youth baseball competition in the region in a bid to become the Caribbean’s qualifier for the Little League World Series.The under-12 team from the Junior Baseball League of Nassau (JBLN) is 2-1 thus
'Immense pressure' on rising fuel costs
Rising fuel costs are putting “immense pressure” on businesses within the transportation sector, with one local operator describing it as a “major concern”.“Next to staff, fuel is your biggest cost. When fuel costs start to go up you have to pay atte
Freda Baker, a familiar face at Baker & Sons
Freda Baker, co-owner with her sisters of A Baker and Sons, one of Nassau’s oldest businesses died on October 31. She was 94.
People have to accept public services means paying taxes
BAHAMIANS must be educated on the fact they cannot demand modern infrastructure and services without paying taxes, according to a local businessman, stating: “We cannot have our cake and eat it too.”Dr Keenan Larry Carroll, owner of the Sandpiper Inn
‘Shock’ over Freeport retailer closure claims
Executives at a major Freeport hardware store have revealed they were “just as shocked as anyone else” to hear “rumours” of its demise following the hit from Hurricane Dorian.
Moxey says ‘robust plans’ for International Bazaar
GRAND Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey has revealed that “robust plans” for the International Bazaar area are expected with the reopening of the road at the Royal Oasis Resort.
Four more COVID-19 deaths confirmed
FOUR new COVID-19 deaths have been confirmed bringing the country’s fatality count to 735, according to the Ministry of Health Friday.
15th Providence Basketball Club tourney tips off today
A STAPLE of the holiday season basketball schedule for senior boys’ programmes, the Providence Basketball Club is again providing an opportunity for teams to showcase their skills and get an early assessment of their clubs headed into the new year.
Serious offences conviction rate up 10 percent
THE conviction rate for serious offences has increased by 10 percent, Attorney General Carl Bethel said Wednesday.
Seahorse sighting brings a little hope
the sighting of a juvenile seahorse in North Bimini Bay following the ending of dredging within the mangroves has excited environmentalists.
A proactive approach to Zika virus
As most of your readers are aware, Zika virus infection can result in abnormal brain and skull development in the developing fetus of women infected early in pregnancy.
Wholesaler researches lobster exports by air
The Bahamas must maximse the economic returns from its key industries, the Prime Minister emphasised, revealing that one food processor is working on growing lobsters.
