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9,000 homes still relying on food assistance scheme
NEARLY 9,000 households in New Providence continue to rely on the national food assistance programme, an initiative that has cost the government $54m, according to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis last night.
Hotel Corp chief ‘ecstatic’ over Andros resort’s sale
The Hotel Corporation’s chairman yesterday said he was “ecstatic” that multi-year efforts to sell the Lighthouse Yacht Club and Marina had finally succeeded, likening it to “michaelangelo painting the Sistine Chapel”.
‘No intention’ to buy hotel initially
An Andros resort’s new owner has already hired 30 persons to help with site clearance as he yesterday revealed he initially had “no intention” of acquiring the property.
Atlantis incentivises staff to get vaccine
Atlantis launched a Vax for Cash incentive to encourage its 6,600 staff to all become fully inoculated against COVID-19. Team members who take the vaccine have the chance to win cash prizes.
‘Minimal’ disruption from airport action
MINIMAL disruption was reported at Family Island airports on day two of industrial action by some employees, according to Director of Aviation Algernon Cargill.
Bimini man shot after rally
A BIMINI man was airlifted to New Providence after allegedly being shot during an argument with Progressive Liberal Party supporters shortly after a Free National Movement rally on the island.
PLP’s silent Long Island candidate
When will the Progressive Liberal Party candidate for Long Island, Tyrel Young (PLP), address the people of Long Island?
The Bahamian connection gets stronger at University of Kentucky
WITH the addition of versatile junior athlete Anthaya Charlton, head coach Rolando ‘Lonnie’ Greene said the Bahamian connection at the University of Kentucky just got stronger as a contender for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Track and Field Championships.
FACE TO FACE: We all know someone the virus has taken - how many more?
THE amount of COVID- 19 deaths have risen steadily in recent weeks, so much so that almost every Bahamian knows someone who has succumbed to the virus. It is rampant and merciless. In a small population like The Bahamas, the effects of the disease have hit home for many.
‘How does Minnis know poll count?’
THE Progressive Liberal Party has called on the Parliamentary Commissioner and the Commissioner of Police to examine Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ claim that he has been informed his party won last week’s advanced poll.
Rolle: Dozens of Abaco residents will be given permanent jobs
PUBLIC Services and National Insurance Minister Brensil Rolle said yesterday that dozens of North Abaco residents will be made permanent employees of the ministry and the National Insurance Board.
Golding leads election observer team
A GROUP of Commonwealth election observers, headed by former Prime Minister of Jamaica Bruce Golding, has arrived in the country to observe Thursday’s general election.
No parades but a ‘Junkanoo event’
JUNKANOO Corporation of New Providence chairman Dion Miller said while the organisation does not foresee any “traditional” parades this year, stakeholders are in the process of planning a Junkanoo “experience” to commemorate the festival in spite of the COVID-19 surge.
Wildcat action shuts airports
AIRPORT operations on several Family Islands were severely affected yesterday after more than a dozen airport employees refused to show up to work in protest of unresolved workplace grievances.
Tourism officials warn on further airport ‘strife’
TOURISM officials yesterday warned that further “industrial strife” at Family Island airports could endanger the sector’s COVID-19 recovery after staff at several gateways failed to report to work over ongoing grievances.
BREAKING NEWS: Family Islands airport operations hit by industrial action
AIRPORT operations on several Family Islands were severely affected today after more than a dozen airport employees refused to show up to work in protest of unresolved workplace grievances.
PLP leaders accuse govt of failing Grand Bahama
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis criticised the government for its “failed” initiatives and deals as well as Hurricane Dorian relief efforts on Grand Bahama.
PM’S PLEDGE TO HELP NEW HOME OWNERS: Minnis unveils range of concessions to kick start house building explosion
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has said if re-elected the Free National Movement will provide housing construction concessions for all first-time Bahamian homeowners who are building an owner-occupied dwelling valued at $300,000 or less.
Bahamians given top Bradford Marine spots
BRADFORD Marine has made several senior management appointments that have placed Bahamians in charge of its Grand Bahama operations.
Bahamians given top Bradford Marine spots
BRADFORD Marine has made several senior management appointments that have placed Bahamians in charge of its Grand Bahama operations.