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Power woes continue to plague Harbour Island
Power disruption issues and power surges continue to plague Harbour Island causing ‘major damage’ at the island’s resorts and threatening its tourism industry, although Tribune Business understands that some remedy may be imminent as Bahamas Power & Light seeks to replace existing equipment facilitating power to the island.
BUDGET: $200m development fund to help Family Islands
THE Davis administration’s 2022/2023 Budget will set up a $200m Family Island Development Trust Fund to facilitate immediate and significant investment in infrastructure at the out islands.
The singers of Crooked Island
pics in website daily photos, slugged: crooked island Captions Photos, Eric Rose/BIS Photo 0611 CABBAGE HILL, Crooked Island - Ulric H Ferguson Primary School student Demetria Mackey recites "Wonderful Mothers", on June 6 at the Rev EA Thompson Memo
Duty free for family islands
WEEKS after hurricane Sandy ravished the country, the government has declared that six Family Islands are eligible for duty free imports.
Steven Rolle dominates sculling races
STEVEN Rolle continues to dominate the National Family Island Regatta sculling races, taking victory at Salt Pond, Long Island, recently to follow his success in Exuma. He will race in the national championship in New Providence in November with Clifton Wells, who he beat into second place at Long Island, also taking a place.
Island curfews amended
THE Emergency Powers Order has been amended to implement curfews for North Andros, Central Andros and Cat Island, effective today, the Office of the Prime Minister announced yesterday.
Suspect in Long Island fatal stabbing in police custody
POLICE have a man in custody in connection with the murder of a man who was found stabbed to death at his home in Long Island on Thursday.
Man found dead in Cat Island
POLICE in Cat Island are investigating the circumstances surrounding the dead body of a man at Arthur’s Town, Cat Island
A YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: A lament for Long Island
Long Island is in desperate need of governmental assistance and year-round economic stimulus but, unfortunately, its economy has stalled.
RODERICK A SIMMS: Devolved governance a Family Islands necessity
Decentralisation is not just an option but a crucial need for The Bahamas given its estimated 30 inhabited islands. The current centralised governance model poses limitations and hampers the nation’s ability to effectively address the diverse challenges and opportunities presented by its unique geography. By pushing for decentralisation, The Bahamas can unlock immense potential and pave the way for inclusive development.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Island hopping, anyone? Kudos to Bahamas.com for whetting the appetite – now what?
BY any measure, the Ministry of Tourism’s website, Bahamas.com, is breathtaking. Packed with beautiful beaches, dazzling experiences and perfect people, it is sheer eye candy, promising the best of everything in a sun-kissed destination.
Planning a fresh for a future Bahamas
A Chamber director urges the nation to lay the foundations for growth beyond tourism and financial services
Planning is one of the most underrated features of success. In many instances, an idea -be it good or bad - should always be paired with a plan.
Rollins ‘would run against Loretta’
LONG Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner could face an independent challenge by Fort Charlotte MP Andre Rollins if voters on the island urge him to do so, the controversial politician said yesterday.
Crooked Island, San Salvador restoration near conclusion
OFFICIALS in Crooked Island and San Salvador, two of the islands ravaged by Hurricane Joaquin, yesterday revealed that restoration efforts are nearing an end.
'Why trust govt that has neglected Ragged Island?'
THE “blatant reckless neglect” of Ragged Island residents more than two years after Hurricane Irma devastated the small island has led to mistrust of the Minnis administration, area MP Chester Cooper has said.This situation, Mr Cooper said yesterday,
Long Island businesses ‘helpless’ after bank exit
Long Island businesses are “in a helpless state” after the exit of all commercial banks, the island’s chief councillor revealed yesterday, amid fears that it will become “a banking desert”.
PM unveils lease-to-own Crown Land return plan
The Prime Minister has pledged to launch a lease-to-own initiative involving Crown Land to entice Cat Islanders to return home.
Mayaguana: 11 residents evacuated ahead of Hurricane Fiona
ELEVEN Mayaguana residents were evacuated off the island yesterday, as residents of the southern Bahamas braced for the impact of Hurricane Fiona.
Full report on impact to Long Island expected today
A FULL report on the “devastation” Hurricane Joaquin brought to Long Island is expected today, the area’s MP Loretta Butler-Turner said yesterday.
Butler-Turner insists that Long Island will recover
AS REBUILDING efforts begin to take shape in Long Island, area representative Loretta Butler-Turner held the second in a series of town meetings, working to ensure that all concerns raised by residents are heard.