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Gov't launches solar bid for 100MW in New Providence

The Prime Minister yesterday hailed "a turning point" for the Bahamian energy sector as the Government launched its search for up to 100 Mega Watts (MW) of renewable power for New Providence.

Witness in Gibson trial claims she ‘cried out’ over abuse while at WSC

A WITNESS in Adrian Gibson’s criminal trial claimed she suffered abuse when she headed the health and safety department at the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC), prompting her to ask the former chairman to relieve her of the post.

Absent values and fathers in the home

Amidst all the wordiness surrounding criminality and murder in this small country, I have awaited reasonable, sensible and wise reflection on the calamity that has befallen this nation.

Essay contest open to local students

THE Laws of Life Essay Competition is currently open to students through- out the Bahamas grades five through 12 and local college students age 25 and under.

Abaco Chamber chief fears port PPP costs

Abaco's Chamber of Commerce president yesterday voiced concerns that outsourcing the Marsh Harbour port's redevelopment to private investors will increase the cost of living on the island.

Bahamas to grow 'in low 2% range' in '24

Improvements to workforce productivity and the ease of doing business are critical to boosting economic output with Bahamian GDP forecast to expand in "the low 2 percent range" in 2024.

EDITORIAL: Failing to provide ‘ease of doing business’

IF there is one phrase that The Bahamas continues to fail to live up to, it is “ease of doing business”.

'Changing' property market on up to 300% listings jump

A 200-300 percent increase in new listings is driving Bahamian real estate's "transition" away from a sellers' market by outstripping buyer demand, a prominent realtor is asserting.

Target cruising's top 10% for 'awesome' conversion

Nassau Cruise Port's top executive yesterday said The Bahamas must target the "top 10 percent" of cruise visitors with a compelling "value proposition" to realise a "huge" stopover conversion opportunity.

Airline chief: Do not pin FAA audit blame on us

A Bahamian aviation operator is voicing concern that he and other airlines are being set up to get the blame if this nation is downgraded by US federal regulators following a recent audit.

'Highly, highly unlikely' tourism hurt by crime

Nassau Cruise Port's top executive yesterday said it is "highly, highly unlikely" that cruise passengers or any tourists will be impacted by early 2024's surge in murders and the fear of crime.

Police investigate alleged sexual assaults

Police are investigating two separate complaints of sexual assault involving two female visitors that occurred on Paradise Island.

‘Not enough time given’, says Abaco shanty town resident

ALTHOUGH for years government has threatened to destroy Abaco’s shanty towns, a father of two facing eviction from The Farm fears his family will have nowhere to go before the deadline is up to leave the unregulated community, his home for 20 years.

Pintard says Road Traffic is in ‘chaos’ as govt did not maintain facilities

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said there is “chaos” at the Road Traffic Department as customers, forced to visit smaller substations, complain of long lines and a licence plate print machine that does not consistently work.

Taxi union resolves Atlantis differences

Taxi drivers say they have resolved differences with Atlantis that previously saw them threaten to block the bridge to Paradise Island.

Yacht charters able to aid cruise conversion

Charter yacht industry participants say the sector can play a key role in converting cruise passengers to higher spending stopover visitors.

PM: Family Islands 'must not be left out'

The Prime Minister says the Family Islands must "not be left out" as he pointed to "major" investments in those locations and the $1.5bn project pipeline for Grand Bahama.

ERIC WIBERG: The Eleutheran Adventurers and William Sayle’s early days

THE story of the Eleutheran Adventurers is woven deeply into the fabric of national identity. The general themes are of escaping religious prosecution to take great risks by sailing to unknown shores – so far that is like the Puritan’s voyage in the Mayflower from England to New England’s Plymouth Rock.

PM says ‘I have no disputes’ with GBPA

THE Prime Minister and Grand Bahama Port Authority’s (GBPA) president yesterday sought to downplay the two sides’ differences with the latter saying he is unaware if Freeport’s regulator is up for sale.

GBPA president says the port is not for sale

GRAND Bahama Port Authority president Ian Rolle said yesterday that the port is not for sale.

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