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Hunt for two armed robbers on Abaco

POLICE in Abaco have launched an island-wide manhunt for two suspects behind an armed robbery that left a man injured early Thursday morning.

Minnis: People will do the right thing

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis expressed no concern yesterday that some people will take advantage of relaxed COVID-19 rules during the Christmas holidays.

In-class lessons from February 22

EDUCATION Minister Jeffrey Lloyd said officials are now targeting February 22 for the resumption of in-person classes in public schools on islands still engaging in virtual learning.

‘We must get Grand Bahama moving’

The Minister of Tourism says he remains optimistic over the future of Grand Bahama’s tourism sector, while acknowledging that the island needs more than just hotels for the industry to rebound.

From tomboy to queen of the tiaras for pageant winner

WHEN Mariah Sherman reluctantly entered the Miss St George’s High Pageant in Grand Bahama, she did not take part with the intention of winning the title. But that is exactly what she did.

VIDEO: Carnival in Grand Bahama cancelled say festival organisers

WITH stakeholders and participants still reeling from the news that Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival has been delayed, festival organisers announced on Tuesday that the event will also drop its Grand Bahama events.

Bird tourism scheme to help boost The Bahamas

THE Bahamas National Trust, the National Audubon Society and the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism have developed a joint Bird-based Tourism Initiative to help Bahamians take advantage of a growing, multi- billion dollar global market.

Labour Dept tackling Club Land 'Or pay

THE Minister of Labour says the Government is seeking to resolve “numerous complaints” from Club Land ‘Or staff about back pay owed to managers and line staff. Dion Foulkes said his Ministry had met with the general manager and one of the owners of

The magnificent seven

VOTES were placed, results were tallied and The Bahamas can now boast seven resorts in the Condé Nast Traveler Top Resorts in The Bahamas, Bermuda and Turks and Caicos Readers’ Choice Awards list.For the second consecutive year, Kamalame Cay claims t

Tourism's annual meeting addresses industry issues

THE Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) recent annual general meeting (AGM) focused on issues affecting tourism, including reduced airlift to certain Family Islands as a result of inoperative airport fire/safety equipment.The meeting heard

Hotels close 2017 'roller coaster' with strong Q4

NASSAU/Paradise Island resorts capped off a “roller coaster” 2017 with a strong fourth quarter performance driven by positive Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holiday periods.Carlton Russell, the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) pre

QC: Legalisation of web shops has defied the critics

The web shop industry’s legalisastion has produced the opposite effect to the predictions of many critcs, a well-known QC has argued.

Helping Bahamas National Trust to protect our paradise

BAHAMAS National Trust and Paradise Games on Friday announced a three-year partnership.BNT will receive an annual gift of $25,000 for the next three years for a total commitment of $75,000. The agreement will support the organisation’s educational in

Church of God of Prophecy conference calls for "coherent" use of music

The Church of God of Prophecy has wrapped up its holistic National Evangelism Conference which had the goal of providing a platform for networking in ministry, to educate, inspire and equip believers for effective ministry.Over the past two decades i

Mail boats: It won't be 'business as usual'

A CABINET minister says it cannot be “business as usual” with the mail boat system, acknowledging the need for government intervention to improve the system.Frankie Campbell, minister of transport and local government, during his contribution to the

Minister queries BuildCode enforcement

The Minister of Works yesterday said he will review the Building Code and its enforcement, as many Irma-demolished buildings were not built to withstand hurricane force winds.Desmond Bannister told Tribune Business that he was “very concerned” follow

DPM optimistic 'no long-term' Irma effect

The Government has decided against emergency borrowing to finance Hurricane Irma-related repairs, the Deputy Prime Minister confirmed yesterday.K Peter Turnquest, who is also minister of finance, told Tribune Business that any repairs to homes, busin

Ardastra gives endangered species helping hand

AN endangered species is getting a new chance at survival thanks to the birth of two new baby hutias at Ardastra Gardens zoo.

MP concerned about flight time for victim

WEST Grand Bahama and Bimini MP Pakesia Parker Edgecombe said the concerns of her constituents about the length of time it took for a critically ill patient to be flown from Bimini to New Providence will be addressed.

Fourth body recovered after boat capsize

THE body of another man was found off Double Breasted Cay yesterday as Royal Bahamas Defence Force officials continue investigating the discovery of 31 Haitian migrants in the Ragged Island chain. The discovery comes after three men were found washe

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