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Water sales up ahead of storm’s passage

WITH Hurricane Dorian expected to begin impacting the southern Bahamas tonight, some businesses in New Providence have already seen an increase in water sales since the storm was announced.

'Stop beating same horse' over taxation

Corporate Bahamas yesterday warned the Government it cannot "keep beating the same horse to get taxes" as it rejected any increase in National Insurance Board (NIB) rates in the near-term.

Bahamian basketball players in 70th NJCAA Tournament

WHILE the NCAA Division I Tournament grabs international headlines, several Bahamian players competed this week at the Junior College Division I Tournament.

PM urges PLP supporters to 'help us register every vote'

REGISTER to vote was the consistent message uttered by Prime Minister Perry Christie and incumbent parliamentarians to hundreds of supporters at the Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) regional branch meeting last night.

Farmer: Import ban is 'make or break'

A BAHAMIAN farmer yesterday backed the Government’s temporary restriction on imports of sweet and bell peppers and tomatoes, saying: “That’s a make or break situation right now.”Christopher Pinder, one of the owners of Abaco-based 5 Star Farms, a maj

Teacher of the year named

THE Ministry of Education Teacher of the Year (TOY) Steering Committee hosted its first-ever teacher of the year luncheon with Minister of Education Jeffrey Lloyd at the Stapledon School Auditorium.

Forced into retirement

The Bahamian general elections of 2017 is now over with the Free National Movement (FNM) being the victor. They soundly defeated the incumbent Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) at the polls.

Lighthouse Pointe reopens on Grand Bahama after Hurricane Matthew

THE Grand Lucayan Resort has reopened one of its two hotel and hundreds of hotel workers on Grand Bahama are now back to work following Hurricane Matthew.

Grand Lucayan reopens hotel after hurricane

THE Grand Lucayan Resort has reopened one of its two hotel and hundreds of hotel workers on Grand Bahama are now back to work following Hurricane Matthew.

Sherman Brown bid for stay in ruling dismissed

A FORMER ZNS reporter’s application for a stay of a ruling made by a Supreme Court judge in contempt proceedings against him was dismissed in the Court of Appeal yesterday.

Ernst & Young performing forensic audit

AT least two senior officials at the Water & Sewage Corporation have been placed on administrative leave while Ernst & Young performs a forensic audit of the organization.

Nygard lawyers argue judge showed bias

LEGAL counsel for Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard yesterday maintained the position that Supreme Court Justice Rhonda Bain demonstrated bias in her order concerning illegal dredging near his property in Lyford Cay.

Bahamian analysts in excellence award win

The Bahamas’ Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Society has received the global network’s 2018 Excellence Award for its initiative to build market integrity.It received the CFA Institute’s 2018 Society Excellence Award on May 10, 2018, at its global l

Cleaning up a sacred space

SCORES of ‘Atlanteans’ armed with rakes, shovels and wheelbarrows, braved the rainy weather to help clean up and refurbish the Sacred Space at Blake Road. Entitled “Welcome, “ the space was originally created in 2007 when Bahamian artist and sculpto

Christian Council's $50,000 goal

THE Grand Bahama Christian Council hopes to raise $50,000 to help those Bahamians who were severely affected by Hurricane Irma. The group, which is hosting a special service of prayer, praise and thanksgiving on Thursday evening, is requesting all c

Robinson signs MLB contract with Arizona Diamondbacks

ST Andrew’s School recognised 16-year-old Kristian Robinson (former student) in an assembly on Monday after he signed a contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Mingoes pound Defenders 93-66

FOUR UB Mingoes players scored double digits to lead the team to the 93-66 pounding on the Fort Charlotte Defenders in UB’s homecoming game in NPBA action Friday night.Kemsey Sylvestre led the Mingoes with 17 points and 11 rebounds to go along with 4

Sasha Wells named Summit League Track Athlete of Week for third time this season

SASHA Wells continues to dominate the indoor season of Summit League Track and Field and was recognised once again by the conference for an outstanding performance. Wells was named the Summit League Female Track Athlete of the Week for the third tim

Final spot on Davis Cup team to be decided this weekend

THE Bahamas Davis Cup has obtained a level of success over the last five years with two wins in Group III Americas, and Promotion plays in Group II in 2018.This year, the Bahamas top player who is ranked in the 700s on the International Tennis Circui

Grand Hyatt at Baha Mar closes casino

THE Grand Hyatt at Baha Mar closed its casino as of 5am Friday, with management saying the move was in response to new government restrictions and out of an “abundance of caution” as COVID-19 has triggered heightened safety measures.

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