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CIBC unveils Dorian donation and relief

CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank made a $100,000 donation to the Bahamas Red Cross, and unveiled financial concessions, as its contribution to Hurricane Dorian relief efforts.Colette Delaney, CIBC FirstCaribbean chief executive and chair of the

Commonsense was lacking on my travels

On a recent trip to one of the family islands, I had received my ticket from the airline on which I was flying and went to clear security.

WSC agrees deal to expand GPS tracking system

THE Water and Sewerage Corporation signed a contract yesterday for the expansion of its GPS tracking solution, which will help support improvements within its operations. Speaking at the contract signing, WSC Executive Chairman and Long Island MP Ad

$3m marijuana haul discovered on board boat

POLICE arrested three Bahamian men in the Ragged Island chain after they found $3m worth of suspected marijuana aboard their boat.

Govt to give ‘around’ $350,000 to 65 former Urban Development staff

THE government will be giving “somewhere around” $350,000 in outstanding allowances to 65 former employees of Urban Development in Grand Bahama and the Family Islands, according to Social Services and Urban Development Minister Obie Wilchcombe.

Columbus and The Bahamas

So very nearly the 12 plus ft high statue of Columbus was nearly knocked off its plinth…been there mind you 200 plus years and till last week no one really bothered him... possibly one of the most photographed locations other than the Nassau Water Tower.

Smith: ‘Marvellous’ if Davis can solve land row

BUSINESSMAN Toby Smith said it “would be marvellous for Bahamians” if the Davis administration can resolve the Paradise Island land disagreement he has with Royal Caribbean before the matter goes to court in March 2022.

Police increase visibility in Grand Bahama shops

POLICE visibility has been beefed up on Grand Bahama, particularly in the main shopping areas throughout the island for the Christmas holidays.

Major Upgrade to Water Supply for North Eleuthera

RELIEF is on the way for the water woes of approximately 5,000 residents of North Eleuthera. A major upgrade is presently underway to the water supply in that district that will bring relief to complaints of no water, salt water, low pressure and brown odorous water.

MP fears for 101 Princess Cays workers

South Eleuthera’s MP Stephen “Hank” Johnson, pictured, yesterday voiced concern over the fate of 101 Princess Cays employees if the fire-damaged private cruise port is unable to resume operations “in short order”.

Thanks to the many who helped rebuild St Mark's

It is with great humility that I embrace Diane Phillip’s heart-warming article The Fall and Rise of St. Mark’s. Diane is a gifted, compassionate writer who has so eloquently captured a time of great fear, an unknown future, and the faith and spirit of Anita Collie Pratt and her neighbours on Acklins in the bullseye of Hurricane Joaquin.

Wastewater master plan coming together

THE $18.7m construction of several wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations in New Providence will be completed by the end of the month, saving the Water & Sewerage Corporation maintenance costs, WSC chairman Adrian Gibson said yesterday.

ANALYSIS: Matthew's shrieking winds hit the Bahamas

WEDNESDAY night was a very stormy night across the heart of the Bahamas as Hurricane Matthew churned through the centre of the archipelago.

BNT teams up with airport for environment work in Abaco

THE Bahamas National Trust (BNT) is partnering with Leonard Thompson International Airport (LTIA) to promote national parks and raise funds for nature conservation on Abaco. The island’s six national parks protect a range of ecosystems from the nort

Bahamas airspace talks ‘in two weeks’

A Cabinet minister said yesterday that negotiations with the US over reclaiming control of the Bahamas’ airspace are expected to resume in two weeks’ time, and that more “specifics” could emerge afterwards.

March date for Dog Days half marathon

GRAND Bahama’s third annual Dog Days Half Marathon is set for March 25, 2017, and organisers are excited to announce their first official partner, PharmaChem Co Ltd.

Activist: Don't extend GB Power's supply deals for East and West End

Lower electricity costs are key to Grand Bahama’s economic transformation and will help it emerge from “crisis”, the head of a community activist group said yesterday.Reverend Eddie Victor, head of the Coalition for Concerned Citizens (CCC), told Tri

Eleuthera dump has to move

I am writing to express my concern and frustration regarding the dump on Russell Island, Eleuthera.

RIU visitors relocated as rooms damaged

AMERICAN honeymooners at the Riu Palace hotel were among a number of guests that had to be relocated as Hurricane Matthew ripped through the Paradise Island property and compromised rooms on Thursday.

BPL says just two per cent without power in New Providence

BAHAMAS Power and Light has restored electricity to approximately 98 per cent of customers in New Providence and has completed restoration efforts in the Family Islands, the company said.

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