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Gov’t faces dilemma on Cat Island airport

Cat Island’s new international airport could cost “at least” $13-$14 million, with the Government considering whether to proceed with the investment given the absence of commitments on the PGA Village project.

Harbour Island in disarray

I am immensely concerned about the increasing number of incidents of crime involving dangerous drugs and illegal firearms that are taking place on Harbour Island. Since the beginning of the year, the Royal Bahamas Police Force has reported several incidences of drug and firearm seizures on that island.

Renewable investors tour Eleuthera plants

A group of potential investors yesterday toured Eleuthera power plants as the Government’s Family Island renewable energy sought to build momentum.

Bishop Ellis criticises Crystal Cruise protests

PROMINENT Mount Tabor Church pastor Bishop Neil Ellis has criticised Harbour Island residents whose protests prevented Crystal Cruises from anchoring its ships there as part of its home porting experience in The Bahamas.

Officials seek to tackle spike in Long Island

WITH a reported spike of COVID-19 cases on Long Island, officials are taking measures to try to control the situation.

Founder of Yo! Sushi buys island in Bahamas for $2.3m

A BRITISH sushi tycoon has purchased a cay in the Berry Islands for $2.5m in a private sale.

Long Islanders head for hurricane shelters as Matthew looms

AS winds of about 50mph batter Long Island on Wednesday afternoon, electricity has been disconnected throughout the island and residents are bracing for the storm's more dangerous features.

Bahamas blog unveils island wedding guide

The 700 Experience, an online travel and lifestyle blog about the Bahamas, yesterday unveiled its latest addition in the shape of a wedding guide.

Harbour Island's outage 'couldn't have been worse'

Furious Harbour Island hoteliers yesterday branded the 48-hour Christmas power outage “a disaster”, adding that it “couldn’t be any worse” with the island “packed to the teeth” with tourists. Benjamin Simmons, the Ocean View Club’s general manager,

2,350 homes, firms get first piped water

Some 2,350 Bahamian homes and businesses will receive piped water for the first time due to a $42 million project, which aims to “duplicate” a model that slashed Family Island water leaks by 50 percentage points.

$45m deal signed for Harbour Island resort

THE government signed a heads of agreement yesterday with Michael Wiener, principal of 4M Harbour Island Limited, to develop a $45m world class tourism resort on Harbour Island.

Defence Force marines in action on islands

ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) marines have been dispatched to help those in urgent need on Family Islands that were severely affected by Hurricane Joaquin.

Govt ‘working on Family Island facilities’

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday that officials are working actively to build and renovate health facilities in the Family Islands.

MP calls for higher web shop taxation

Web shops should be taxed even higher than contemplated in the budget due to their impact on his constituency and other Out Islands, Long Island’s MP argued yesterday.Adrian Gibson, during his contribution to the 2018-2019 budget debate, said the “ex

Out Islands 115MW bid launch ‘fantastic’

Abaco’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday hailed the launch of a bidding process for Out Island microgrid, renewable and clean fuel generation as “fantastic”, adding: “I can’t wait for it to start.”

Govt 'closing in' on deals to bring jobs to Berry Islands

PRIME Minister Perry Christie led a delegation of government ministers and advisers to Great Harbour Cay in the Berry Islands on Friday, announcing that his administration is closing in on several major initiatives, including a hotel and condominium complex.

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