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'Universal service' for Out Islands post BEC restructuring

New Providence will still have to effectively subsidise the Family Islands even after the Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) is split into two, with the latter’s existing power costs already some 26 per cent higher.

Resolve Out Island needs before WTO

This is an assessment of how The Bahamas’ renewed efforts to become a full World Trade Organisation (WTO) could impact the Family Islands, especially tourism, construction and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). While the WTO’s professed agen

Disaster committee meets businesspeople hit by hurricane

THE business community in Long Island was among the hardest hit sectors as a result of Hurricane Joaquin.

International health groups assessing effect of hurricane

THE Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization responded with health and government officials in The Bahamas to assess the impact of Hurricane Joaquin and strengthen the country’s relief efforts.

Bahamian joins UK newspaper travel app team

THE Bahamas has joined the ranks of 30 destinations featured in a popular mobile app for European travellers published by the UK-based Telegraph Media Group.

Commissioner’s Residence assessed for preservation

THE Commissioner’s residence in Dunmore Town, Harbour Island, is being evaluated to determine its historical significance, potential restoration and future preservation.

Cruisin’ into Islands of the World Fashion Showcase

PLANS for the sixth edition of the award-winning Islands of the World Fashion Showcase are in high gear, and fashion lovers everywhere are being encouraged to visit the Bahamas for this highly anticipated event.

Marine groups thank Disney for ditching Egg Island plan

TWO leading organisations with strong ties to the marine environment have thanked Disney Cruise Lines for shelving plans to lease Egg Island in North Eleuthera for a private island cruise destination.

Rollins ‘to run as independent candidate in Long Island’

FORT CHARLOTTE MP Dr Rollins will reportedly be running as an independent candidate for the Long Island constituency in the next general election, The Tribune understands.

Sears: Govt is working on debt to water firms

WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears said the government is working to reduce the debt it owes to companies contracted to supply water to several Family Islands.

Ministry allocates $20-$30k to boost small hotel vision

The Ministry of Tourism is allocating $20,000-$30,000 to help provide small hotel properties, particularly in the southern Bahamas, with the technical support to improve their marketing and on-line visibility.

Woman brutally attacked by dogs on Harbour Island beach

A woman who was brutally attacked by a group of dogs while visiting a family island is concerned that if authorities do not send out a public warning, a life could be taken.

Family Island candidates predict big wins

FAMILY Island candidates in Eleuthera and Long Island are already projecting big wins in the May 7 general election.

Hurricane Alert... BTC strikes fear as storm approaches

TELECOM services may be disrupted as early as today – as the effects of Hurricane Sandy take hold – because of a union row at BTC.

Realtors partner with yacht chartering firm

Two Bahamas Realty agents have teamed with a yacht charter firm to marry high-end real estate with luxury cruising through this nation’s islands.Elite Bahamas Team, formed by Ana Wassitsch and Silvina Andrews, has partnered with Island Yachts to fill

Travel consultancy turns to Bahamian tours focus

A local travel consultancy yesterday said it was focusing on its “Bahamian Bucketlist” package of Family Island experiences for the remainder of 2020. True Love Travel, a boutique travel consultancy in the Bahamas, explained that it has launched its

Minister suggests using Family Islands for cannabis industry

MARINE Resources and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting thinks the Family Islands would be ideal to support a cannabis industry.

BTC sets ‘feverish’ pace in restoring network

THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company Limited continues to work feverishly towards 100 per cent network restoration following Hurricane Matthew.

$4M DEAL TO FIX ROADS

$4M DEAL TO FIX ROADS By KHRISNA VIRGIL kvirgil@tribunemedia.net THE government signed contracts worth almost $4 million for the repair of badly damaged roads in Andros and Harbour Island yesterday. Works, Transport, and Housing Minister Neko Grant trav

Second phase of Local Government Junior Council programme announced

MINISTER of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Local Government V Alfred Gray announced that the second phase of the Local Government Junior Council Programme will begin on Monday, January 7 at the RN Gomez All-Age School in the Berry Islands.

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