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Real estate tax breaks not a difference maker

A realtor believes that the government’s VAT waivers/discounts on southern Family Island real estate sales will have minimal impact unless accompanied by access and infrastructure upgrades.

Joaquin drives ‘below average’ crawfish yield

The Bahamas Commercial Fishers Alliance’s president (BCFA) said yesterday that the 2015-2016 crawfish season is expected to have a below average yield, due largely to the devastation caused by Hurricane Joaquin to 20 per cent of the fishing fleet.

Miss Teen Bahamas heads for Grand Bahama

HISTORY is about to be made in Grand Bahama with the hosting of the Miss Teen Bahamas International preliminaries this week.

Harbor Island stylist pursues artistic passion

Harbor Island stylist pursues artistic passion By Terri Monique Armed with a passion for creating handbags with an exotic twist, Harbor Island's hair stylist Christine Johnson closed the doors to her business for the week to invest in what could very we

Bahamas urged to liberalise domestic water transportation

Opening up the domestic ferry and mailboat market to international operators could drive efficiencies and improve inter-island commerce, an economic study is arguing.

Ministry urges island tourists on Grand Bahama to go back home

AS the island prepares for category five storm Irma, officials at the Ministry of Tourism in Grand Bahama appealed to the hundreds of visitors here on the island to return home as soon as possible.

Sailing Club in move to support students

THE Cat Island Sailing Club Association has awarded five students with scholarships to attend the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI).

'We are not leaving Crooked Island, this is our home'

Members of the Crooked Island community gathered at the island's dock location this week to vent their frustrations about the aftermath of Hurricane Joaquin.

‘Emergency vehicles left without fuel’

LONG Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday accused the government of “rank victimisation and cronyism” as emergency service vehicles in her constituency remain without a nearby source of fuel, placing the lives of residents in a “precarious” position before the arrival of Tropical Storm Erika.

‘Nothing left’ for Long Island’s departed 10 per cent

A Long Island businessman yesterday estimated that 10 per cent of the island’s population had migrated to either New Providence or Freeport in the aftermath of Hurricane Joaquin, and while some wanted to return “there is nothing to come back to”.

Change on inter-island tests

AN amended Emergency Powers Order has removed the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test prior to inter-island travel except when traveling from and between Grand Bahama and New Providence. The order, released on Friday, states that anyone who wis

BPL says restoring power to New Providence could take days "or even longer"

THE Bahamas Power & Light Company (BPL) has begun restoring power throughout New Providence, although the company warned in a statement on Facebook early Friday morning that it could take days "or even longer" before power is restored to all customers on the island because of the damage to its distribution network island-wide by Hurricane Matthew.

Island Run Bahamas app exceeds beta test goals

Less than two months after the Island Run Bahamas gaming app launched in Google Play and iOS stores, developers have logged more than 1,700 active users from around the world. App creator and local entrepreneur Don Williams confirmed that downloads during the phase one beta testing period quickly surpassed the team’s original target of 1,000.

Waiting for months to see road repaired

Harbour Island residents said they are incensed that their roads have yet to be paved following infrastructural upgrades that have been completed for months. Chief Counsel for the islan

Berry Islanders praised for tackling massive bush fire

FIRE Services Chief Walter Evans yesterday praised the Berry Islands community of Great Harbour Cay for extinguishing a massive bush fire that ripped through 200 acres of land last week.

Flooding still a problem for BEC effort

FLOODING and damaged distribution systems remain a problem for Bahamas Electricity Corporation officials in their attempts at restoring power to some of the islands hit hardest by Hurricane Joaquin last week.

VIDEO: Storms bring flooding to Harbour Island and North Eleuthera

A CLUSTER of severe thunderstorms caused massive flooding in Harbour Island and areas of North Eleuthera on Tuesday, dumping almost 6.7 inches of water in eight hours and leaving some homes underwater.

Lack of equipment and plywood ahead of storm

AS Hurricane Fiona brought storm conditions their way, there was a concern in Mayaguana about a lack of material to secure homes and buildings.

MP 'NOT RUNNING AWAY' FROM CONSTITUENCY'

MP 'NOT RUNNING AWAY' FROM CONSTITUENCY' By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net MONTAGU MP Loretta Butler-Turner insists she's not "running away" from her constituency following her nomination as the FNM's candidate for Long Island, replacing current MP

‘Airlift holding back Cat Island tourism’

A Cat Island hotelier said the tourism market in the southern islands is only constrained by a lack of airlift. Carl Rolle, owner of Rollezz Villas and Beach Resort in Cat Island, said his hotel was fully booked over the holiday season, with strong bookings to continue into early next year.

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