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Bimini expansion is 'like me trying to fit in son's pants'
By NATARIO McKENZIE
Bimini expansion is 'like me trying to fit in son's pants'
While welcoming the increased tourist business cteated by Resorts World’s investment, many Bimini residents have expressed serious concern over the project’s size, one saying: “It’s like me trying to fit into my son’s pants.”
Joaquin damages grow to $100m
Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday said Hurricane Joaquin damage estimates had increased to $100 million, as he pledged to explore whether insurance could further help the Bahamas recover from such storms.
Donations pour in to Save our South
“THE Furniture Plus warehouse was empty last night, and look at it now. It’s filled to capacity for tomorrow for thousands of pounds of supplies to be flown out to those in such dire need.”
Bastian is confident of securing web shop licence
ISLAND Luck CEO Sebas Bastian said he was confident that his company would be among the chosen few to receive the conditional gaming house operator licenses expected to be issued this week, insisting that his team had put together a “best in class” request for proposal.
Acklins residents say they are being denied hurricane relief
SOME residents in Acklins are reportedly being denied hurricane relief aid and supplies to repair their homes following severe hurricane damage on the island, according to a local resident.
NEMA signs deal to build two homes in Acklins
THE National Emergency Management Agency yesterday signed agreements to build two homes in the southern Bahamas as part of rebuilding efforts related to Hurricane Joaquin.
Shipping company signs deal for $100m port
THE Mediterranean Shipping Company yesterday committed to the construction of a $100m private island cruise port, set to get underway at Sandy Cay in early 2016.
Lawyer: We must act now on climate change
WITH The Bahamas recognised as one of the most vulnerable countries to rising seas that could swallow up to 80 per cent of the land mass of the islands by the end of the century, a leading environmental consultant and attorney is calling for “immediate radical action” to stem the tide of climate change.
Minister outlines how local sports will benefit from the budget
AS members of parliament debated the 2015/2016 budget in the House of Assembly, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Dr Daniel Johnson outlined the various ways local sports will benefit from the plan.
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Bahamas can be ‘global pacesetter’ over fishing
THE Bahamas has an opportunity to become a “global pacesetter” in fisheries protection and preservation under proposed regulations to govern the fly fishing industry, the sector’s association president said yesterday.
Island Luck files bid for web shop licence
ISLAND Luck Chief Executive Sebas Bastian yesterday said he was “optimistic” his company would become a “successful applicant” in its bid to obtain a gaming house operator’s licence.
Scotiabank confirms 50 possible job cuts
Scotiabank (Bahamas) yesterday confirmed that around 50 staff may lose their jobs as a result of its restructuring exercise, which will result in six branch closures and the downsizing of two others.
International experts call for protection of Bimini’s environment
INTERNATIONAL conservation experts are urging the government to fulfil its promise and protect Bimini’s unique ecological heritage and the local industries that have depended upon it for generations.
PharmaChem deal gives Chamber chief 'optimism'
The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s newly-elected president hasexpressed “cautious optimism” for Grand Bahama’s economy, following the recently-completed acquisition of PharmaChem Technologies (Grand Bahama’s) net assets.
Acclaimed filmmaker to run local boutique cinema
THE Island House (TIH) has announced the appointment of award-winning Bahamian director Kareem Mortimer to oversee the boutique hotel’s new cinema programme.
Girl Guides host ‘Block-a-thon’ to help build new headquarters
The Bahamas Girl Guides Association (BGGA) continues to pursue its vision – to make the organisation a movement of choice for girls and young women in the Bahamas.
Tennyson Wells vows to support rival campaign in long island
IF Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner is renominated as the Free National Movement’s standard-bearer for the constituency, former Cabinet Minister Tennyson Wells pledged yesterday that he would campaign for an independent candidate or run in the area himself as a last resort.
Probe into cause of BPL blackout
AN INVESTIGATION is underway to determine what caused an island wide outage in the capital on Friday, two days after Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) admitted the corporation was experiencing generation challenges.