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Cooper: Fidelity to open Exuma branch ‘shortly’

Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper announced that Fidelity Bank will be opening a branch in Exuma “shortly”, bringing relief to some of the island’s banking woes.

'Master plan' for Family Islands

THE Government has a “master plan” for the economic development of the Family Islands, according to Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe.

Abandoned Cat Island roadworks

My name is Carlton Zonicle and I have been a resident of Zonicle Hill, Cat Island the majority of my life. As a concerned citizen, I would like to discuss and receive a response from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works, Philip “Brave” Davis regarding past and potential construction works performed on Cat Island. It is also worth noting that Mr Davis is the Member of Parliament for Cat Island.

$106m needed to fix Family Islands water supply

THE Water & Sewerage Corporation (WSC) needs $106m to upgrade its supply and distributions systems in the Family Islands, a senior corporation executive has revealed.

Yacht charters able to aid cruise conversion

Charter yacht industry participants say the sector can play a key role in converting cruise passengers to higher spending stopover visitors.

Family Islands get their first doses of vaccine

THE government yesterday dispatched COVID-19 vaccines as part of a joint five-day mission with the United States to distribute doses to eight Family Islands.

Gov't in $45m deal for Harbour Island

A $45 million Harbour Island resort development is expected to create 150 construction jobs and 70 permanent posts, it was revealed yesterday.The Government yesterday signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) with 4 M Harbour Ltd for the redevelopment of the

Goombay strikes Harbour Island

Residents and visitors to Harbour Island were able to celebrate all things Bahamian at the Ministry of Tourism’s annual Goombay Summer Festival from July 5-7. Working with industry partners in Long Island to extend festivities that began with the Am

Caribbean Bottling company limited supports regatta

THE Caribbean Bottling Company Limited through Coca-Cola showed their support to the National Family Island Regatta Committee this past week, helping to sustain one of the most anticipated cultural sporting events of the year - the 60th National Family Island Regatta.

NEMA begins evacuations in the Southeast Bahamas

EVACUATIONS for residents in the southeast Bahamas got underway yesterday, with emergency management officials moving scores of people out of low lying areas as parts of the country are expected to feel the effects of Hurricane Matthew as early as this morning.

Island Luck gives 16 computers to Ranfurly Home

THE Ranfurly Home for Children yesterday became the beneficiary of 16 brand new Dell computers in the latest donation from Island Luck’s nationwide computer drive.

Water and Sewerage outlines plans for Long Island

THE Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) has outlined its plans for Long Island following criticism on social media.

Crooked Island delight as water supply improves

RESIDENTS of Crooked Island clapped their hands gleefully during a contract signing ceremony to supply potable water for the first time in several settlements on the remote island. Water and Sewerage Corporation Executive Chairman Adrian Gibson led

Long Island in mourning

It is very disheartening to see the staunch Free National Movement (FNM) supporters of Long Island with their heads down and tails between their legs as though they are in mourning. In fact, Mrs Loretta Butl

Aliv launches in Long Island

ALIV last Friday launched mobile services on Long Island, while also unveiling its store in Deadman’s Cay.Prior to the official opening, ALIV executives, staff and community members were invited to an official cocktail launch on April 19 at Lloyd’s S

Indoor dining permitted on all islands except New Providence, Abaco, Paradise Island

THE latest Emergency Powers (COVID-19 Pandemic) Order permits indoor dining to take place on all islands except New Providence, Abaco and Paradise Island.

‘Revolutionise Cat Island hospitality’ for under $6m

A Bahamian real estate firm believes the two resorts and one private island it has listed for sale for collectively less than $6m “can revolutionise the hospitality industry on Cat Island”.

'Promote Cat Island Regatta Month'

THE Cat Island Sailing Club will embark on a public relations blitz for the month of February and have designated it “Promote Cat Island Regatta Month” February 1-28.

NEMA expects to begin repairs on november 2

NATIONAL Emergency Management Agency Director Captain Stephen Russell yesterday said that the agency is expected to begin its repair and construction phase for storm affected islands “in earnest” on November 2.

BEC restores power to 15 customers on Crooked Island

FIFTEEN customers on Crooked Island affected by Hurricane Joaquin have had their power supplies connected, a statement from the Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) said on Friday.

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