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Activists to have audience with international human rights commission
HUMAN rights group Rights Bahamas will go back before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) next month to bring reports of abuses against migrants under the international spotlight.
NIB to investigate non-payment claims
Minister of the Public Service and National Insurance Brensil Rolle has promised investigations will be conducted into claims some Freeport employers have deducted but failed to pay to NIB contributions on behalf of their employees.
Bahamas softball legends join global hall of fame
Two Bahamian softball icons were added to the list of World Baseball Softball Confederation - Softball Hall of Fame inductees and were also among a group of 21 inducted into the local Bahamas Softball Federation Hall of Fame.
PM opens $4.8 million seawall project in Smith's Point
A new $4.8 million seawall and road repaving project in Smith’s Point was officially opened by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis on Friday, after a long delay due to construction and storm challenges that set completion of the project back almost two years.
PM opens high school forum and exhibition in GB
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis declared that “Grand Bahama is once again on the move” and that “ big plans are in motion” for the sale of the Grand Lucayan and redevelopment of Freeport Harbour.
We’ll be good together, says Carnival chief
A Carnival Corporation executive believes the proposed purchase of the Grand Lucayan resort and redevelopment of Freeport Harbour by a rival cruise line would be “a good thing” for Grand Bahama.
‘Call out’ public sector on multi-million waste
Governance reformers yesterday demanded that the public sector be “called out” over its multi-million dollar waste and inefficiency, and warned: “Audits don’t make it go away.”
'Treat our businesses with respect and dignity’
AFTER recent power disconnection at several businesses accused of electricity theft by the Grand Bahama Power Company, the Coalition of Concerned Citizens is calling for “a new protocol” to be established when dealing with customers who may find themselves in a similar predicament.
300 child abuse cases reported in Grand Bahama
SOME 300 child abuse cases were reported in the past five years in Grand Bahama, Paula Marshall, assistant director of Social Services, revealed on Thursday as the department announced plans for Child Protection Month.
Voices of Praise prepare for Good Friday concert
The Voices of Praise ensemble is inviting the general public to join them as they create an atmosphere of true worship during their upcoming Good Friday concert.
Carnival stunned by GB interest
CARNIVAL’S first Grand Port industry meeting in Grand Bahama attracted a large turnout of persons interested in the myriad of opportunities that would be available at the proposed $100 million cruise port that is expected to rejuvenate tourism on the island.
STATESIDE: Trump’s troubles aren’t just in the White House
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Hotels pile up 48% rise in revenue
The hotel industry's "most robust performance for 12 years", highlighted by January's 48 percent year-over-year room revenue increase, was maintained for the entire 2019 first quarter.
DARE on crypto to ‘stay relevant’
The Bahamas has no choice but to embrace fintech and crypto assets if it wants “to remain relevant” in the global economy, a former attorney general warned yesterday.
Blue Lagoon takes sustainability award
Blue Lagoon Island, home to the Dolphin Encounters attraction, has received the Travelife Partner award in recognition of its efforts to achieve long-term sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Eight injured in dockyard accident
SEVERAL employees were injured at the Grand Bahama shipyard when a crane collapsed on one of the world’s largest cruise ships around noon yesterday.
WTO to ‘modernise 70-year-old model’
The government is “absolutely correct to modernise a 70-year-old economic model” by seeking full WTO membership, a well-known Bahamian attorney argued yesterday.
Prepare for this tremendous opportunity, urges Kwasi Thompson
MINISTER of State for Grand Bahama Senator Kwasi Thompson has told Grand Bahamians to “ignore the naysayers” in response to criticism from the Progressive Liberal Party about the proposed development by RCI/ITM Group for the Grand Lucayan resort and Freeport Harbour.
Houses battle it out
The University of the Bahamas North has implemented an intramural programme, holding its first annual Inter-house Sports Day at the Grand Bahama Sports Complex last week.
Testing the water on helping our hospitals
THE preliminary talks between Johns Hopkins Medicine and local health officials continued over the weekend, with the president of the institution’s global ventures scheme touring several facilities in New Providence.