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GB economy has ‘a long way to go’

Grand Bahama still has a “long way to go” towards economic recovery, the FNM’s deputy leader has acknowledged, as he slammed the Government for “dragging its feet” on the Grand Celebration cruise line negotiations.

BNT chief adds support to Lucayan Sea naming

BAHAMAS National Trust (BNT) Executive Director Eric Carey has added his support to the movement to name the waters of the Bahamas The Lucayan Sea.

BPL doubles manpower as it aims to complete restoration of power

WITH more than 12,000 New Providence customers without electricity, Bahamas Power and Light Company Limited has doubled the manpower on New Providence but also its fleet in its effort to complete restoration as soon as possible, the company said yesterday.

All airports to be checked

FOLLOWING the tragic accident at Mayaguana which claimed three lives, the government plans to give serious attention to emergency lighting at all public airports in the country, said Aviation Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin yesterday.

Cat Island airport

The last time I wrote to you, I was bemoaning the country’s “discovery/saviour attitude” expressed with respect to the donation from the Susan G Komen organisation that was being utilised for the purchase of mammogram machines for government institutions.

PM admits flaws in help for hurricane victims

ALMOST three months since hurricane Sandy ravished the country, Prime Minister Perry Christie admitted that people have not been satisfied with the government’s level of assistance to those seriously affected.

Women's softball championship and world games qualifier this month

THE prominence of the Bahamas in the region as a softball power will hopefully again be realised as the country prepares to host the initial English Caribbean Ladies Softball Championship and World Games Qualifier in Freeport, Grand Bahama.

Business Outlook's 10th anniversary

The Abaco Business Outlook (ABO) will celebrate its 10th anniversary when it is held on Wednesday, September 25, at the Abaco Beach Resort in Marsh Harbour. U

Playboy playmate heads for Bimini to join fishing tournament

BIMINI – Is Hef sending emissaries to check out Bimini for his newest Playboy Mansion?

Anglican Church Women celebrate anniversary

On the Sunday attributed to Mothering Sunday, women throughout the Anglican parish of St Peter’s came together in Simms, Long Island to give God thanks for their vibrant existence.

Partnership for 900 acre Exuma project

A public-private partnership arrangement is to be implemented for the development of 900 acres near George Town, the Prime Minister revealing that the Government had decided to make an “intervention” for the purposes of securing future Bahamian involvement.

Runway is completed at airport after fatal crash

FOR the first time in five years, Bahamasair will start making regularly scheduled flights to Mayaguana.

Kerzner bids its Atlantis farewell

Kerzner International said yesterday the Atlantis brand has been driving significant development in new markets such as Dubai and China, and was continuing to expand the brand globally.

Jet ski operator arrested over sex attack

POLICE arrested a Jet Ski operator over the weekend in connection with an alleged sexual assault of a female visitor.

Grant Hill: ‘Everyone has a wonderful spirit out here’

WHILE many visitors have a favourite island in The Bahamas, former NBA superstar Grant Hill admits he can’t choose just one.

FNM blasts Christie administration for being caught off guard

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday criticised the Christie administration for its “incompetence” and “blatant disregard” for residents of the southern and central Bahamas, many of whom were caught off guard on Thursday by the ferocity of Hurricane Joaquin.

Craft and food vendors sought for Carnival

THE Bahamas National Festival Commission is looking for craft and food vendors for this year’s Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival in Nassau.

Spanish Wells and the St Anne’s Bluewaves emerge as champions

SPANISH Wells and St Anne’s Bluewaves emerged as the boys’ and girls’ champions respectively in the Bahamas Softball Federation’s Austin ‘King Snake’ Knowles National Softball Tournament that was played at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex over the weekend.

Web shop worker murder suspect denied bail

A WOMAN awaiting trial for the murder of a web shop employee in Long Island was denied bail in the Supreme Court yesterday.

Union files Land’Or employee dispute

The hotel union yesterday confirmed it had filed a trade dispute on behalf of Club Land’Or employees against the embattled Paradise Island property, which is said be to in “serious financial straits”.

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