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Funeral director speaks of ‘chaotic state of death-care’

A FUNERAL director is lamenting the “chaotic state of death care in The Bahamas”.

BUT president: Ensure there are sufficient teachers in Family Islands

BELINDA Wilson, who was recently re-elected president of the Bahamas Union of Teachers, called on the Ministry of Education to ensure there are sufficient teachers in Family Islands, particularly in Abaco.

Officer testifies in $3m drug trial

AN officer gave testimony in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in the ongoing drug trial of three men arrested for $3m worth of marijuana seized off the coast of Ragged Island.

Vacation homes, retail driving Andros growth

The Andros Chamber of Commerce president says the island experienced “significant growth” in 2021 with vacation homes and the retail sector leading the way.

Malfunction blamed for power outage

AN EQUIPMENT malfunction is to blame for a two hour, island-wide power outage for thousands of customers, BEC officials said yesterday.

Gov't targets extra 200k Bimini visitors

MINISTER of Tourism, Obie Wilchombe, is targeting an additional 200,000 visitors per year to Bimini, telling Tribune Business that the island's greatest difficulty in developing its tourism product has been limited airlift.

Gambling referendum to take back seat to North Abaco vote

THE highly anticipated referendum on the legalisation of gambling will take the backseat to a potential North Abaco bye-election.

Man charged with Cat Island murder

A MAN from Devil’s Point, Cat Island, has been charged in connection with the murder of a man who has yet to be officially identified due to the body being burned beyond recognition.

Abaco businesses see minimal Nicole impact

ABACO businesses say they largely fared well during Hurricane Nicole with little to no damage reported, although water had yet to be restored to the island’s north before press time last night.

Gun Point base to open

TOMMY Turnquest recently announced that Gun Point, a new defence force base in the Ragged Islands, would open later this year. I read this with much anticipation and think this is a step in the right direction. It is also important to note that this area is one of the richest fishing grounds in the Bahamas.

Land recovery deal signed

Land recovery deal signed THE Government yesterday recovered 5,825 acres of land with the signing of a revised Heads of Agreement with the I-Group for its Mayaguana development project. Tourism Minister Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace praised developers for t

Foreigner fishing ban proposed

By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net THE government is considering amending the law so that foreigners who marry Bahamians will be excluded from the fishing industry. Dozens of local fishermen gathered at Holy Cross Anglican C

Disney making school dreams come true

DISNEY Cruise Line (DCL) cast and crew members visited communities in Nassau, where DCL ships visit regularly, Abaco, where its private island destination Castaway Cay is located, and Eleuthera, where DCL is creating its new island destination, Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, recently.

PM's address attracts record BHTA audience

The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) June Board and membership meeting drew a record 180-strong attendance for a speech by the Prime Minister, Dr Hubert Minnis.Members from Andros, Abaco, the Berry Islands, Cat Island, Eleuthera, Exuma,

Burrows takes top Radial Class honours in Junior Laser Nationals, higgins wins 4.7 class

THE 2018 Bahamas Junior Laser National Championship, hosted by the Nassau Yacht Club April 14-15, took place on Montagu Bay in heavy winds measuring 18 to 22 knots. A total of 14 boats competed with teams from Harbour Island, Grand Bahama and New Providence enjoying the challenge of sailing in a “blow”.

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