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2,350 homes, firms get first piped water
Some 2,350 Bahamian homes and businesses will receive piped water for the first time due to a $42 million project, which aims to “duplicate” a model that slashed Family Island water leaks by 50 percentage points.
Experts say Cuba tourism may not harm The Bahamas
THE belief that Cuba’s re-emergence in the North American travel market could infringe on The Bahamas’ visitor numbers may be a rush to judgment, travel and leisure experts have warned during the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace conference.
A COMIC'S VIEW: Senator Rolle finds your lack of faith disturbing
Despite the cold weather earlier in the week, the air was unbearably hot in certain political arenas.
‘Cudas’ dominate invitational swim meet over the weekend
THE Barracuda Swim Club dominated their 2016 Leno Corporate Services Barracuda Invite Swim Meet over the weekend at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex.
Swim Nationals: Swift dominates to take title for 5th straight year
SWIFT Swimming dominated the Bahamas Swimming Federation’s 2015 Royal Bank of Canada National Swimming Championships by winning the title for the fifth consecutive year at the Betty Kelly Kenning National Swim Complex over the weekend.
Investigation launched into Haitian man’s shooting by immigration officer
THE shooting of a Haitian man by an immigration officer has led to calls from local and international human rights groups for a full and transparent investigation.
Kianna makes Pan Am Games debut, does not advance
Although he gave it a gallant effort, Philip Major Jr suffered a first round three set loss at the 17th Pan American Games in Toronto, Canada.
‘Living like pigs’ - activist slams waste strewn after festivities
ENVIRONMENTAL activist Heather Carey yesterday said she hopes that the proposed Public Beaches and Parks Act will address the “appalling conditions” local beaches and parks are left in following public festivities.
A miracle of conception
Teacher’s first book recounts wondrous journey to motherhood
AFTER 12 years of trying to conceive a child as she battled various health challenges, Alexandria Darville-Sawyer and her husband Thomas received a miracle when they finally welcomed their daughter Shelby into the world.
Shane Gibson warns Melia management to cooperate
LABOUR Minister Shane Gibson yesterday warned Baha Mar and the management of the Melià hotel to cooperate with its bargaining agent, the Bahamas Hotel Catering & Allied Workers Union in accordance with the law or face punitive measures.
Ocean Club employees take their concerns to Immigration office
DAYS after Access Industries and Kerzner International officials clarified the thinking behind staffing transitions due to major renovations at the One&Only Ocean Club, employees took their claims of “unethical operations” by management a step further.
Students back at BAMSI for new academic year
WITH year one under its belt, the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute is focused on a 2015 academic year where it will continue to build a cadre of trained professionals skilled in the areas of marine science and agriculture, a press release from the organisation said.
Minnis: PLP brought buses of supporters to meeting
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday accused Marathon MP Jerome Fitzgerald of using political supporters to derail a town meeting held to address concerns over the Rubis fuel spill in his constituency.
Rigby: Conflict claims against Minnis ‘nonsense’
FORMER PLP Chairman Raynard Rigby yesterday described the conflict of interest claims lodged by his own party against Opposition Leader Dr Hubert Minnis as “political nonsense.”
Watson doubts FNM election win
FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Frank Watson yesterday insisted that unless the Free National Movement worked harder to connect with Bahamians on key issues, it is hard to see the party securing a victory in this country’s next general election.
'One-room school’ with $500,000 repair bill
THE Free National Movement (FNM) has questioned the $500,000 price tag of repairs to the “small, one-room” Rum Cay All Age School and alleged that the school contract was given to a Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) supporter.
Hearings on human rights hailed as a great first step
WASHINGTON, DC - Last week’s hearings on migrant human rights in the Bahamas were termed a “great first step” amid concerns from country petitioners of reprisals at home.
Baha Mar's contractor relations hit new low
Relations between Baha Mar and its Chinese partners hit a new low last night, after it blamed the lead contractor for forcing it to abandon plans to open the $3.5 billion development this Friday.
Guests vent frustration at delayed opening of Baha Mar
GUESTS eagerly anticipating the grand opening of Baha Mar yesterday expressed frustration that it has been delayed by more than a month and blamed the resort for waiting until the last minute to inform them of its plans.
Bahamians warned: Brace for post-VAT delinquency cut-off
Bahamians must get used to companies increasingly cutting them off for non-payment due to Value-Added Tax’s (VAT) cash flow impact, a well-known businessman warned yesterday.