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Marsh Harbour business robbed
ABACO police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a business establishment in Marsh Harbour over the weekend.
Gardiner out of World Championships with injury
Just days before the start of the World Athletics’ 2022 World Championships, Bahamian quarter-miler Steven Gardiner has announced that he won’t be able to defend his 400 metre title in Eugene, Oregon.
Legal battle looms over Treasure Cay rejection
A controversial Austrian financier is preparing for a legal battle after his bid to acquire Abaco’s Treasure Cay resort property was rejected by the Government.
Two in hospital after three stabbing incidents
Two people are in hospital with serious injuries after three separate stabbing incidents – one in Abaco and two in Grand Bahama.
Taxi drivers chase 30% fares increase
TAXI drivers want a 30 percent increase across the board to offset the rising cost of fuel.
COVID’s $9.5bn blow nearly a triple Dorian
The Bahamas will never recover $9.5bn in economic losses and damage caused by COVID-19, it was revealed yesterday, with the pandemic combining with Hurricane Dorian to deliver a shattering $13.1bn blow to this nation.
‘Speed up system on disaster missing’
EAST Grand Bahama MP Kwasi Thompson wants the government to consider allowing the Magistrate’s Court to hear missing persons cases “in circumstances of peril”, noting the need to make the death declaration process faster for affected families.
ECONOMY CRASHED $9.5BN FROM COVID: Full impact of crisis laid bare - including $2.4bn in lost wages
THE impact of COVID-19 on the Bahamian economy has been pegged at $9.5bn, according to a joint study by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and Economic Commission for Latin America (ECLAC).
Mangrove Mania seeks to replenish forests
THE organisers of ‘Mangrove Mania’ are extremely thankful to Ann Marie Davis, wife of Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis, and Minister of Grand Bahama Ginger Moxey for participating in the official kick-off of the country’s first-ever competition aimed at restoring and replenishing the Bahamas’ vitally important, critically threatened mangrove forests.
Minister: Bahamians sticking to protocols
WHILE the month of June saw 927 new COVID-19 cases, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville says he believes Bahamians have been doing well in adhering to the protocols that remain in place.
Rolle: I’m proud of what we’ve done
AS he officially hands over the post of Police Commissioner to Clayton Fernander today, Paul Rolle says he’s proud of both the organisation and the achievements attained in his more than two years in the seat.
INSIGHT: No excuses, just look at the numbers - and they keep on rising
THE highest murder count The Bahamas has ever recorded was 146 in 2015 – as of Friday, with the first six months of the year having passed, the total stood at 74. If we keep on that rate, the country will be setting an unwanted new record.
STILL WAITING FOR CLOSURE: Dorian families despair at long wait for death certificates for missing
NEARLY three years after Hurricane Dorian hit, some family members say they have still not received death certificates of relatives whose bodies were never found after the deadly storm.
Squatters not complying with Crown Land warning
National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said some squatters have failed to comply with his 14-day warning to vacate Crown Land.
Rental market ‘strong over next 12 months’
The Bahamas Real Estate Association’s (BREA) president yesterday identified New Providence’s rental market as a segment that will be particularly “strong over the next 12 months” due to the boost from multiple investment projects.
Small home repair scheme to start next month
DISASTER Reconstruction Authority executive chairman Alex Storr said officials plan to start the first phase of the Small Home Repair Programme by early next month.
No VAT ‘holiday’ makes life harder for building suppliers
A building materials supplier yesterday voiced hope that this year may see another temporary VAT ‘holiday’ so persons can stock up on hurricane supplies even though the Davis administration has given no hint it will reinstate the practice.
HMBS Flamingo captain honoured at ceremony
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe honoured distinguished Defence Force and HMBS Flamingo survivor Captain Witfield Neely at an awards ceremony Sunday.