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Hotels ‘even stronger’ than touted 13% bookings leap

The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) president yesterday disclosed some resorts are enjoying “even stronger” growth than the near-13 percent jump in advanced bookings through to February 2024.

Bishop Grant considered frontrunner for West Grand Bahama and Bimini seat for FNM

BISHOP Ricardo Grant, the frontrunner to be the Free National Movement’s candidate in the West Grand Bahama and Bimini constituency in the upcoming by-election, believes his work as a religious leader is a solid foundation for launching a political career.

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Two women on leave as police investigate Grand Bahama Parliamentary Registration Department

TWO women employed by the Parliamentary Registration Department in Grand Bahama were placed on administrative leave yesterday as part of a police investigation, The Tribune understands.

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Psychiatrist testifies over miscarriage risk

A PSYCHIATRIST testified yesterday that work stress could have contributed to the miscarriage Alana Major experienced in 2019.

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Adopted pit bulls returned to Humane Society of Grand Bahama after alleged mistreatment

TWO adopted pit bulls were returned to the Humane Society of Grand Bahama after allegedly being mistreated and subjected to cruel conditions.

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Atlantis: We preferred other seaplane sites

Atlantis yesterday said it will swiftly ask the authorities to “reconsider” alternative seaplane landing sites that it prefers to the Montagu Bay option rejected by residents and the boating community alike.

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Christie disagrees on PLP’s candidate restriction

FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie disagrees with the Progressive Liberal Party’s purported restriction on who is eligible for a nomination in the upcoming by-election in the West Grand Bahama and Bimini constituency.

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Atlantis to seek new spot for seaplane operation

ATLANTIS will pursue an alternative location for its desired seaplane operations after residents repudiated their request to establish it in Montagu Bay.

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GB traffic accident sends two adults and a baby to hospital

Two adults and a baby were taken to the hospital following a serious traffic accident in the Bahamia area on Wednesday evening.

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Gov’ts health reform: ‘We cannot do it all’

The Opposition’s chairman has backed the Government’s pledge to introduce National Health Insurance’s (NHI) catastrophic care component as “a game changer”, but warned: “We cannot do it all.”

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Denial of work leave caused miscarriage, woman claims

A WOMAN claimed yesterday that her employer denied her request to work remotely, leading to a painful miscarriage.

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Oktoberfest events come to Grand Bahama

GRAND Bahama has added a new festival to its calendar of events: Oktoberfest.

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Double champions crowned at the BLTA Senior Nationals

THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s (BLTA) Senior Nationals saw champions crowned after three days of competition ended yesterday.

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Man accused of possession of unlicensed firearm

A 29-year-old Freeport man accused of possessing an unlicensed firearm was charged this week in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court.

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Secret Sound winners

THE winners of this year’s Secret Sound competition from 100JAMZ have been announced.

BMMC to break ground soon in Freeport, expects to employ 30

THE Bahamas Mineral Manufacturing Corporation Ltd expects to soon break ground in Freeport for a new mineral processing and manufacturing plant and expects to hire 30 people during the startup phase.

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‘No one doing anything for West end’ as vote looms

NO more jobs. No gas station. No relief from giant potholes in the road.

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Voter registration off to slow start in West Grand Bahama for upcoming by-election

VOTER registration in West Grand Bahama ahead of a by-election has got off to a slow start.

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Cabinet minister’s estate battling radio show host

A former Cabinet minister’s estate is locked in a legal battle with a well-known radio talk show host over who is the rightful owner of two lots that are accessed through Gibbs Corner.

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WSC worker killed as water tank collapses

A 42-year-old Water and Sewerage Corporation employee died during a freak accident in Sweeting’s Cay over the weekend.