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Early 2024 start to protect Junkanoo Beach’s $8.2m
Nassau harbour’s breakwaters will suffer “total failure” if not repaired, it was revealed yesterday, with additional shoreline protection works required to protect Junkanoo Beach’s $8.2m impact and 150 jobs.
Despite health concerns, possibly due to mould, Ministry of Grand Bahama remains open
STAFF at the Grand Bahama Ministry has been experiencing health issues due to the presence of mould at the Harold DeGregory Government Complex Building on the Mall.
Man allegedly shot by accomplice during an exchange of gunfire on Key West Street
A GUNMAN was fatally shot by his own accomplice during a shooting on Key West Street, police said last night.
PM said Lynes ‘doesn’t have my support’ for chairman
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis last night said he was “surprised” when former senator Robyn Lynes decided to run for chairman of the PLP. He said while “she doesn’t have my support” that no one had to be given the ok to run.
Kool Acres demolition begins in wake of shanty town blaze
AS the demolition crews moved into Kool Acres shanty town yesterday, resident Souvenance Similien watched, hoping to reclaim the abandoned car he calls home.
THE RACE IS ON: Five nominated to contest by-election
THE by-election for West Grand Bahama and Bimini will be contested by five people after nomination day yesterday – with the countdown now on to voting on November 22.
RICHARD GIBSON MAKES HISTORY: The first Bahamian golfer to compete in Pan Am Games
In breaking new grounds as the first Bahamian golfer to compete in the Pan American Games, Richard Gibson Jr said his experience in Santiago, Chile, last week could be rated an eight out of a 10.
‘Spiking in Paradise’ Volleyball Tourney all set
IN an effort to provide more opportunities for local players to participate in the game, a group of persons have come together to form the Spiking in Paradise Thanksgiving Volleyball Tournament.
Renewed concerns on foreign fishermen
A Bahamian fisherman yesterday voiced concern that Dominicans, previously prevented from working on local boats under the Fisheries Act 2020, were getting around this law by obtaining citizenship
Gov’t signs PPP for Bimini airport
The Government, likely with eyes on the constituency’s upcoming by-election, yesterday signed a deal for a private consortium to transform Bimini’s airport facilities.
Accountants seek to boost investigation body powers
The Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) is seeking to strengthen its investigation committee’s powers to take action when complaints are made against members, it was revealed yesterday.
Marina operator says: ‘We’re not better deal’
Marina operators are still voicing concern about The Bahamas’ prospects for the upcoming winter boating season, with one telling Tribune Business: “We’re not a better deal.”
Balmoral to appeal ‘baffling’ hotel denial
The Balmoral Club has confirmed it will appeal against the Town Planning Committee’s (TPC) “baffling” rejection of its $25m, eight-storey condo hotel expansion.
DEMOLITION GOES ON DESPITE SHANTY FIRE: No casualties reported but cause of blaze is still being investigated
DEMOLITION of the Kool Acres community will still proceed today despite the blaze that tore through the shanty town on Saturday engulfing more than 70 homes and destroying numerous belongings and personal items.
PI braces for new fast-food conflict
Paradise Island is bracing for a new fast-food battle with plans to establish Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) and Burger King outlets set to potentially double the number of such brands to four.
RHEMA OTABOR WINS SILVER IN THE JAVELIN: Shines in Pan Am Games debut
Rising javelin star Rhema Otabor added her first international medal to the gold she won at the National College Athletic Association’s (NCAA) Track and Field Championships with a silver at the Pan American Games.
Swimming, athletics receive top honours at National Sports Awards
OVER the weekend, the swimming and athletics disciplines took home a majority of the awards at the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture’s National Sports Awards.
Cargo shipping disruption rises on breakwater woes
Nassau’s main commercial shipping port is warning that repairs to the harbour’s breakwaters are becoming ever-more urgent with “interruptions” to the unloading of cargo vessels “increasing” in recent months.
LPIA hotel ‘very much at the forefront again’
Plans to develop a hotel at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) are “very much at the forefront again” as its operator seeks to acquire extra land from the Government for expansion.
Bahamas must target 70% cruise visitor ratio
A well-known hotelier says The Bahamas must do a better job on cruise passenger “conversion” and increasing the number of resort rooms if it is to maximise tourism’s economic benefits.
