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Abaco residents ‘face hardship’
TWO years after Hurricane Dorian destroyed Abaco, many residents still face immense hardship with some living in close proximity to raw sewerage and others living in cars.
Assessment ordered of BPL operations
THE government has ordered a rapid assessment of Bahamas Power and Light’s operations in order to create a strategy for the way forward, according to Public Works and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears yesterday.
‘Schools not ready’ for classes in person
WHILE officials hope to soon announce a date for the resumption of face-to-face learning, Education Minister Glenys Hanna Martin disclosed that several schools will be unable to open due to an unsatisfactory state of repair.
‘LET’S VACCINATE 200K BY YEAR END’: Health officials set goal of half of nation given jab by January
HEALTH officials plan to “ramp up” the country’s vaccination campaign with a goal to have about 50 percent of the population vaccinated by the end of the year, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday.
House dispute erupts over controversial water plant
A dispute erupted in the House of Assembly yesterday over a troubled New Providence wastewater treatment plant that the new administration is pledging to finish “in the shortest possible time”.
House dispute erupts over controversial water plant
A dispute erupted in the House of Assembly yesterday over a troubled New Providence wastewater treatment plant that the new administration is pledging to finish “in the shortest possible time”.
Minister Bowleg outlines ‘Blueprint for Change’
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg gave his first parliamentary address since he was appointed to the post and highlighted how his administration plans to develop Bahamian sport during its tenure.
ALICIA WALLACE: We’re not here with a begging bowl but with a demand for real action
THE United Nations Climate Summit, COP26, is drawing 30,000 to Glasgow, Scotland, this week and next. More than 200 countries are party to the United Nations Framework Convention, first established at the Rio Earth summit in 1992.
EDITORIAL: PM Davis brings clear voice to climate talks
Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis spoke on behalf of our future before the world yesterday.
Gibson disputes news report
LONG Island MP Adrian Gibson has taken issue with an article appearing in a local daily saying it contains evidence of “parroting a political claptrap” on social media.
‘Out on a limb’ over strong boating 2022
The Bahamas is on course to enjoy “one of its best years for yachting and boating in a very long time” in 2022, the Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) vice-president predicted yesterday.
‘WE’RE VICTIM OF YOUR MISTAKES’: Brave tells climate summit Bahamas needs action - now
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has urged world leaders to show courage in the fight against climate change, warning that the world is running out of time to prevent disaster.
Body found with leg bitten off
POLlCE are investigating an apparent drowning after a man – whose leg appeared to be partially bitten off – was pulled from waters off New Providence.
Townhouse’s helping hand for Harbour Island students
ROMALIA’S Townhouse donated 65 backpack school bags and 36 drawstring bags with assorted school supplies, nutritional snacks and toiletries to the Harbour Island All Age School last month.
Cost to the Treasury
I read with amazement and listened to the Senior Police officers who have been reinstated, congrats; but as a tax payer I dread what this means to our public treasury.
Swift Athletics track club stages 4th annual Fresh Creek Road Race
IN their continued effort to promote the track and field programme ran by former basketball player turned physical education teacher Felicia Cartwright, Andrew Tynes and his Swift Athletics Track Club returned to Andros to put on the fourth annual Fresh Creek Road Race.
Atlantis rewards rising tennis stars
Sarae Rodgers and Maddison Bowleg, rising young players out of the Mark Knowles Tennis Bahamas programme, were rewarded by Atlantis Resorts yesterday for their victory and runner-up position at two separate (USTA) tournaments in Florida and Virginia respectively last month.
Cooper: Tourism on the up since November 2020
TOURISM, Investments and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper revealed yesterday that tourist arrivals have been on “an upward trajectory” since last November despite the economic fall-out from COVID-19.
Ex-Board defends BPL’s $535m bond
Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) outgoing Board yesterday pushed back against the Davis administration’s bid to kill-off the utility’s $535m refinancing by defending it as the “optimal solution”.
PM tells COP26: Do what is needed, not what you can get away with
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis called on world leaders to take concrete action on climate change as he spoke at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland on Tuesday.