| The Tribune

Talks for second GB cruise ship

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said government officials are in discussions with the operators of Grand Celebration Cruise ship for the possibility of a second ship to bring service to the island, which is expected to begin on April 1.During a media

Foulkes: We’ll help workers fired from web shops

LABOUR Minister Dion Foulkes promised the Minnis administration will help more than 300 people who may lose their jobs as web shops respond to increased taxation, though he gave few details about how the government will do this.

$50m repairs still not carried out

AS Hurricane Irma takes aim at The Bahamas, emergency management officials yesterday expressed concern that some islands, including New Providence, may not be fully prepared for the potential impact of the category four storm.

Change of mind for govt over mandatory evacuation

DESPITE assurances legislation to establish mandatory evacuation procedures would be tabled this week, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis told Parliament yesterday the government has decided against this and will instead undertake public consultations on the proposed bill.

LETTER: Racism still a problem

As a youngster back in the 1960’s the United Bahamian Party (UBP) was in full bloom. It emerged after the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) and was comprised of what was then known as the Bay Street Boys, who were mostly white or Conchy Joe Bahamians. Of course, there was a small number of black Bahamians who embraced the UBP for whatever reasons. The late Reverend Gentry McPhee and Napoleon McPhee along with the late Prince Hepburn come readily to mind.

'Virus will not stop storm relief efforts'

CHAIRMAN of the Disaster Reconstruction Authority John-Michael Clarke said yesterday that while the COVID-19 threat will cause things to “slow down”, officials will not stop relief and rebuilding efforts on storm impacted islands. Face-to-face servi

EDITORIAL: Leave no room for doubt - explain these decisions

NATURE abhors a vacuum. So once said the philosopher Aristotle – and just as it is true in physics, so it is true that human nature also abhors a vacuum.

Grand Bahama shelters to open this morning

Grand Bahama shelters will open this morning as the island expects to experience tropical conditions by Saturday, with winds anticipated to reach 50 to 70mph.At 8am the shelters will be activated. The four shelters are Bethel Deliverance Centre and C

Don't blame BPL – illegal dumping caused island-wide blackout

ILLEGAL dumping within close proximity to a Bahamas Power and Light transmission pole was yesterday blamed for an island-wide blackout, which impacted New Providence on Tuesday.

‘Free the dolphins, don’t breed them’

THE birth announcement of a new bottlenose dolphin in captivity at Blue Lagoon Island signals that animal tourism continues to be dark chapter for The Bahamas, according to one environmental activist.

Attorney: Use Carnival deal to fund airport

A top Freeport attorney today urges the government to ensure that the Grand Bahama Port Authority’s (GBPA) owners use their Carnival port proceeds to finance airport restoration.

No GB jobless survey till 2021

The Department of Statistics may not undertake a survey of Grand Bahama’s jobless levels until May 2021, its acting director revealed yesterday.Leona Wilson explained that a combination of post-Hurricane Dorian fall-out, with the Department’s Grand B

INSIGHT: We’re not being alarmist - the dangers we face are real

SMALL island states are experiencing global warming in ways that most of us can barely imagine.

More than 50 Haitians admit trying to enter the country

MORE than 50 Haitian nationals were charged before a magistrate yesterday after being caught illegally entering the country via one of the northern islands last week, with some of them claiming to have paid $1,000 to be smuggled into the country.

Pirates Cove to host poker event

THE first annual Pirate’s Cove Car Poker Run event will take place in Grand Bahama on Saturday when some 100 competitors will be competing for cash prizes, ranging from $400 to $2,000. Other exciting events are also planned for August 5 and August 7.

No power rate increase for Grand Bahama customers

DESPITE some $27.5m in power restoration costs post Hurricane Matthew, Grand Bahama Port Authority Vice-Chairman Sarah St George announced that there will be no rate increase to consumers in Grand Bahama.

GOLF: Great Exuma, Abaco Classics all set

THE sports tourism sector continues to garner attention from the international golf community with a pair of new events planned to join the schedule.

Atlantis awaits over 3,000 group visitors

The Bahamas’ major resort expects to be fully operational today, and ready to welcome more than 3,000 group guests to Paradise Island this week.

Laroda confident despite housing shortage

A YEAR after the Chamber of Commerce president in Abaco warned that the housing shortage remains “extremely acute” on the island post-Dorian, Social Services Minister Myles Laroda said he is confident his ministry will provide housing assistance to shanty town residents facing eviction on the island.

Sir Sidney challenges next generation

OSCAR-winner Sir Sidney Poitier called on young people to take The Bahamas to levels ‘unimagined’ by their ancestors as the western Paradise Island bridge was officially renamed in his honour and The Bahamas started its celebrations to mark 40 years of independence.

All results / Stories

Sort By

Date

Authors