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Warwick receives 'rave reviews' from TripAdvisor

The Warwick Paradise Island resort yesterday said it has earned the 2017 Certificate of Excellence honour from TripAdvisor, which recognises the resort for earning high ratings based on traveller reviews.The newly-opened resort has achieved an averag

Andros lockdown hits south as well

The South Andros Chamber of Commerce president yesterday said the area may just as well have been placed under COVID lockdown too because its residents are now unable to leave the island.

Abaco Chamber chief backs tighter curfew

Abaco’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday backed the Prime Minister's decision to extend the island's curfew via an 8pm start due to a recent spike in the island's COVID-19 cases.

Man in hospital after Rose Island stabbing

A MAN is in hospital after he was stabbed by a group of men during an argument on a boat in waters off Rose Island that was caught on cell phone video. According to police, shortly after 7pm on Tuesday, a man was on Rose Island when he got into a fig

PM opens Berry Islands Community Centre

Great Harbour Cay, Berry Islands – Prime Minister Hubert Minnis officially opened The Berry Islands Community Centre and participated in the Ambulance Dedication at Bullocks Harbour, Great Harbour Cay, on Friday. The facility previously sat unfinished for many years, but a new partnership between Carlton Bowleg, MP and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines resulted in the completion of the Centre, which will double as a Hurricane Shelter.

Body discovered at Long Island

A LONG Island resident made a grisly discovery when he found a man’s partly decomposed body on the weekend.

Balance key for vacation rentals

Vacation home rentals are the “perfect opportunity” for Bahamians to gain tourism sector ownership but must be taxed and regulated, a senior industry official believes.

Government praise for charter service to island

PRIME Minister Perry Christie, MICAL MP Alfred Gray, and Minister of Transport Glenys Hanna-Martin led the chorus of praise and thanks for Captain Larry Brown, president of Le Air Charter Services for providing air support services to Mayaguana when Bahamasair, the national airline, suspended services to that southern island more than five years ago.

Sports notes

THE Cat Island Sailing Club Association is scheduled to hold its annual Cat Island Day Festival from noon until on July 4. The event will be held at the Cultural Village on Arawak Cay.

Representatives attend island conference

THE Bahamas will play a leading role in ensuring that the voices of small island developing states are given the prominence their collective voices deserve at the United Nations’ third international conference on Small Island Developing States that opened in Apia, Samoa yesterday, according to Environment and Housing Minister Kenred Dorsett. The conference ends on Thursday.

Bull Reg and Lady Sonia earn Cup race honours

The 63rd Annual National Family Island Regatta got off to a quick start yesterday with a competitive series of “Cup” races.

Govt signs heads of agreement for $250m Long Island development

THE Davis administration signed a heads of agreement yesterday with Azul Destinations Ltd and Calypso Cove Destinations Ltd for the development of an upscale resort and cruise port for South Long Island, estimated to cost some $250m.

Island officials wary of impact of resort tragedy

AFTER three American tourists were found dead at a local resort on Exuma over the weekend, the island’s administrator said officials are remaining hopeful that the unfortunate incident will not negatively impact the island’s economic recovery.

Pledges for family islands as FNM tour continues

MOORES ISLAND, ABACO - THE Free National Movement continued its rapid tour of the southern Bahamas yesterday with stops in Abaco, Long Island, and Exuma.

All pastors, church leaders called to unite in prayer - Conference to 'wage war for the islands' -

A domestically travelling ministry is calling all pastors, teachers and church leaders to unite and join in prayer for the country tomorrow night.Change Bahamas Ministries, founded by Prophet Leo Adderley, is hosting the Gathering of Prophets Confere

1,000 inquire about travel to Family Islands

A FURTHER relaxation of Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ emergency COVID-19 restrictions is expected to be announced today as officials revealed they have been surprised by the numbers seeking to travel back to the Family Islands.

Now Wells hopes herd immunity by August

MINISTER of Health Renward Wells says the government hopes the country achieves herd immunity against COVID-19 by August.

Islands slam ‘oversight’ on rapid COVID testing

Cat Island and Long Island resorts have branded the government’s decision not to have COVID-19 testing at their ports of entry a “major oversight”.

Three-year 'VAT credit' to boost Family Islands

The government is being urged to use a three-year system of VAT credits to rescue Family Island businesses and encourage investment by their owners in a bid to revive these economies post-COVID-19.The proposal is contained in documents submitted to t

We cannot ignore Out Island banking woes

An assessment of the banking system in the southern Bahamas needs to be performed in an effort to accommodate the financial needs of pensioners, business owners, investors and consumers living in this region.

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