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‘Lucayan deal’s the spark Grand Bahama needed’

THE sale of the Grand Lucayan resort has brought renewed confidence and optimism to Grand Bahama’s struggling business community, which has been anticipating Monday’s signing.

EDITORIAL: Will the nation pass this test?

The strongest action yet taken to curtail the spread of COVID-19 was announced yesterday by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis – the lockdown of Bimini for the rest of the month.

More firms facing 'death sentence'

Grand Bahama’s Chamber of Commerce president last warned that more and more businesses are being “handed a death sentence” as the island’s COVID-19 lockdown was extended to August 19. Greg Laroda told Tribune Business that The Bahamas needed to “fin

Landfill manager eyes IPO for Out Island expansion

THE New Providence landfill’s new manager yesterday said it was eyeing an initial public offering (IPO) to finance the potential expansion of its business model to the Family Islands.

We may need to revise building codes after tremors, says PM

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday it might be necessary for the country’s building codes to be amended to ensure structures can withstand the impact of earthquakes.

Grand Bahama Power Company reconnects 9,000 accounts

OF its 19,000 customers, Grand Bahama Power Company has reconnected some 9,000 accounts, representing 47 percent of its customer base, since Hurricane Dorian pummeled the island. Dave McGregor, CEO, said the company is making progress in getting pow

Passport renewals can now be done online

THE Passport Office yesterday launched the first phase of its electronic services allowing for the renewal of adult e-passports to be done online. Speaking at yesterday’s launch, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Marvin Dames noted the move as a ma

EDITORIAL: Focus on the victims not on immigration

IT WOULD seem some people need to be reminded that there was a hurricane that devastated our islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama a little over a month ago.

Ex-DNA Leader: Look at the silver lining

FORMER Democratic National Alliance leader Branville McCartney believes the Bahamas has a tremendous opportunity to build better than ever in the wake of Hurricane Dorian, which decimated parts of Abaco and Grand Bahama last month. Mr McCartney’s co

Back in business - Carnival Cruise Lines return to Grand Bahama

CARNIVAL Cruise Line has resumed regular calls to Grand Bahama, with the return of three vessels to Freeport in aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. The Carnival Pride called on Friday, October 11, with 2,400 passengers. The Elation called on Sunday, Octo

Mitchell hits back at Minnis over handling of pandemic

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell has hit out at former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and his criticism of the Davis administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Creating in paradise: Travel enthusiast urges writers to share their inner voices

ONE of the first things on the agenda for Terrenique Bastian when 2019 rolls in is to help aspiring authors get their creative juices flowing so they can finally publish books they have not been able to finish or even start to write.

Gunned down when he opened the door

BEFORE he died of multiple gunshot wounds in his chest, Alain Perez, owner of Bimini Big John’s Bar and Grill, told his roommate that an unknown person wearing dark clothing was his assailant, according to police on the island.

Runway lights rerouted to Marsh Harbour

REPLACEMENT runway lights earmarked for Acklins and Crooked Island have been rerouted and used to address lighting issues at the nation’s second busiest airport – the Leonard M Thompson International Airport in Marsh Harbour, Abaco.

It’s bold! It’s Bahamian! It’s Beautilicous!

Spreading the vision for Bahamian beauty throughout the islands and even abroad is the idea behind a local magazine called Beautilicious.

MInister: 'Questionable projects tie my hands'

The Minister of Health yesterday said he is unable to improve healthcare facilities used by thousands of Bahamians because “my hands are tied by projects of questionable value”.Dr Duane Sands told Tribune Business that the contracts entered into by t

Govt to borrow $28.3 million to improve water quality

THE government is seeking to borrow $28.3 million from the Caribbean Development Bank to improve the access and quality of water in the Bahamas.

Mobile provider NewCo provides 30 new jobs for Grand Bahama

NEWCO opened its new administrative office and call centre in Freeport on Friday, providing 30 new jobs for Bahamians in Grand Bahama.

‘Major rethink’ urged over electricity grid and Building Code

The Bahamas needs to have “a major rethink” over its electricity infrastructure and coastal/Family Island building codes following Hurricane Matthew’s devastation, a leading insurance executive said yesterday.

151 migrants caught by RBDF

MORE than 150 Haitian migrants were apprehended in waters off Ragged Island last week, according to law enforcement officials.

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