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Raynor Andrews gets an offer from Syracuse
JUNIOR offensive lineman Raynor Andrews continues to become a sought after prep football prospect.
20 out of 23 unpaid nurses have now received pay
THE demand for unpaid salaries did not fall on deaf ears, as the Bahamas Nurses Union president confirmed that 20 of the 23 nurses who were owed money from the beginning of the year have now been paid.
Grocers president agrees with IDB on price controls
THE president of the Retail Grocers Association said recent commentary from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on the negative impact of expanded price controls on businesses is “spot on”.
Bahamas Olympic Committee elections paramount
BAHAMAS Olympic Committee president Romell Knowles said they are looking forward to another hectic year of activities, but paramount will be their election of officers.
Head of UB resigns for ‘personal and family reasons’
THE University of the Bahamas announced the surprise resignation of president Dr Erik Rolland yesterday, saying he will leave his position on June 30 for “personal, family reasons”.
Munroe speaks on Parole Bill proposal at community meeting
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said when a proposed Parole Bill is passed, his ministry may push for the Prerogative of Mercy to consider terminally ill inmates or those serving life sentences to reduce the strain on the system.
Landscapers starting earlier to beat heat
Landscapers yesterday revealed they are starting work a full hour earlier to protect their workers from over-exposure to the summer heat and potential health complications.
Condolences expressed for Wilchcombe
Women United (WU) expresses our profound sorrow and deepest condolences on the passing of Minister Obie Wilchcombe, the Minister of Social Services and Member of Parliament for West End and Bimini. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, the Progressive Liberal Party, his constituents, and the entire nation of The Bahamas during this difficult time.
Cruise port beats 2022 arrivals in just 9 months
The Nassau Cruise Port (NCP) yesterday said it surpassed total visitor arrivals for the 2022 full-year in just nine months with some 3.224m passengers passing through the facility by end-September.
Tribute to a good mother
My Mother and Father migrated to Canada in 1956, refugees escaping the Soviet’s punishments allotted to those who oppose Soviet tyranny wherever it may be, Russia, Eastern Europe and in their case Hungary.
Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe: ‘I am not being dismissed’ by FNM
FORMER West Grand Bahama and Bimini MP Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe said she does not feel overlooked as the Free National Movement tries to select a candidate for the West Grand Bahama and Bimini by-election.
Advertorial: Aggreko expands presence in the Bahamas establishing a local entity and appoints seasoned businessman Jeffrey Beckles as Local Director
Nassau, Bahamas, October 9, 2023 - Aggreko, a global leader in providing flexible energy solutions, is proud to announce its expansion into the Bahamas, by establishing a new local entity in the region. This significant move underscores Aggreko's commitment to powering progress in the Caribbean and increasing its capability to deliver long-term efficient, reliable, and sustainable (including renewable sources) energy solutions.
Minister: Consideration given to redeployment of COVID ambassadors
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said consideration is being given to the redeployment of COVID-19 ambassadors, despite the recent falling away of much of the country’s mask mandate.
Pregnant Bahamian woman killed in US
A FATHER is trying to cope after the tragic killing of his pregnant daughter in America last week, who, he said, went to the United States for a better life for herself and her family.
Grocers chief: Food prices to remain high
FOOD prices will remain high in the short to medium-term, the Retail Grocers Association’s (RGA) president warned yesterday, amid little sign that inflationary pressures are easing.
‘No impact’ to tourism from US COVID surge
The Bahamian tourism industry has seen “no impact” from the recent rise in COVID-19 cases in the US, a senior hotelier said yesterday.
A mother to one, daughter to many, and a nurse to all
Kelsha Roberts, a registered nurse at the Princess Margaret Hospital in the Intensive Care Unit, is this week joining her colleagues throughout the country to celebrate National Nurses Week.
Unions get ready for Labour Day
TRADE Union leaders yesterday announced several planned activities to be held to celebrate labour week, including the Sir Randol Fawkes Labour Day parade.
Two men charged in connection with fake $4,349 cheque
TWO men were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with a fake $4,349 cashier’s cheque.
‘Does Rodney Moncur have a job in the government?’
THE Davis administration did not respond to former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday when he asked in the House of Assembly whether Rodney Moncur has been hired as a consultant on crime in the Ministry of National Security.