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'Friends of 2014' named

NINETEEN local businesses, 14 media companies and three local hotels have been named Friends of 2014.

RBC chief pledges company account opening upgrades

Royal Bank of Canada's (RBC) top Bahamas executive yesterday pledged to address the challenges encountered by Family Island business clients when it comes to opening corporate bank accounts.

UPDATED: Tropical Storm Warning for northwest Bahamas discontinued

From the Bahamas Department of Meteorology:

One Eleuthera foundation launched during Earth Day party

ELEUTHERA – Earth Day celebrations in Eleuthera took a whole new turn this year with the launch of the One Eleuthera Foundation. The foundation is an amalgamation of the island’s non-profit organisations to serve the cause of better planned development, in particular tourism development.

WORLD VIEW – Not a moment to waste: Small island states must defend themselves

CALL me a cynic, but years of participation in negotiations between developed and developing countries have schooled me to be cautious about grand announcements and promises. The devil is usually in the detail. Experience has taught me to remain hopeful, but to be vigilant in ensuring the commitments, pledges and promises are kept.

Out Island ‘uproar’ over RBC closures

Spanish Wells and Bimini were yesterday said to be in “uproar” over Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) decision to close the only commercial bank branches on their islands, with community leaders already reaching out to other institutions as potential replacements.

BBF ‘has not done anything’ for development of women’s basketball

WHILE the Bahamas Basketball Federation crowned its men’s division 1 and II champions over the weekend in Abaco, the New Providence Women’s Basketball Association champions were disappointed once again as they were not included.

Every day, life is still a struggle for the people of Abaco

FOR Abaco residents who are trying to regroup after Hurricane Dorian, many are questioning when their lives will return to normal. Nearly six months after the Category Five storm hit the island, debris still extends for kilometres in some parts of th

$65m Exuma airport: December start eyed

The Government's top aviation official yesterday said we "definitely want to break ground" on Exuma's $65m airport redevelopment early next month as part of a wider $165m Family Island upgrade.

Airports ‘20% compliant’ with worldwide standards

Bahamian airports are just 20 per cent compliant with international regulatory standards, making it of “paramount importance” that Family Island facilities are upgraded immediately to prevent the suspension of all-important airlift.

Tourism staring at 'drip, drip' recovery

Tourism always knew its COVID-19 recovery would be “drip, drip”, a senior official said yesterday, as he revealed that “off the hook” Family Island interest is starting to translate into actual bookings. Kerry Fountain, the Bahamas Out Island Promot

Grand Bahama hit by two-week lockdown

DECLARING Grand Bahama a COVID-19 hotspot, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday announced a two-week lockdown of the island after a total of 61 cases were recorded there since the country re-opened its borders in early July. Giving a brief stat

INSIGHT: Facing the wrath of Matthew is no party for the southern Bahamas

As Matthew looms large on the anniversary of Joaquin, Malcolm J Strachan looks at what, if anything, was learned from last year’s hurricane in terms of planning and reparations and asks why critical repairs have not been carried out . . .

Red Stripe, Eudeva dominate regatta results

LUNDY Robinson, skipper of both the A Class Red Stripe and B Class Eudeva, dominated the 2013 National Family Island Regatta that was held last month in picturesque Elizabeth Harbour, George Town, Exuma.

Old Fort Bay ‘torn’ by escalating fight

One of western New Providence’s most upscale communities is being “torn” apart through an escalating dispute triggered by demands that homeowners finance a 50 percent increase in security costs.

Hurricane Irma updates: Govt offices close today

DELIVERING the “strongest plea possible,” Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis appealed to residents of Mayaguana, Inagua, Crooked Island, Acklins, Long Cay and Ragged Island to evacuate their respective areas, stressing emergency personnel and assistance will not be available during the immediate impact of “potentially catastrophic” Hurricane Irma.

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