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Union gives BPL 30 days to address concerns
THE union representing electrical workers has given Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) a 30-day ultimatum to address their concerns related to hazardous pay, pension and medical benefits, among other issues.
DIANE PHILLIPS: DOWNTOWN DREAMS – it’s more than buildings, a living city means people living in it
Atlanta. Baltimore. Buffalo. Chicago. From Cartagena, Colombia to Seoul, South Korea, from the steel capital of Pittsburgh to the motor city of America, cities across the globe have found ways to reinvent themselves, dusting off industrial pasts and emerging as vibrant urban scenes with a future.
ONE ELEUTHERA FOUNDATION: Books to help enhance your leadership skills
IN this, our 50th year of independence, we have hopes for increased blessings, unity, and prosperity.
A new starting point - long-lasting friendship
THIS is one of the best times to be in The Bahamas. Celebrations for the 50th Independence have been in full swing, building up to the magic moment of July 10, 2023. From Clifford Park to Government House, from Junkanoo parades on Bay Street to cheering crowds across family islands, from smiling faces to tears of joy, the sea of happiness and pride immersed not just from every Bahamian, but also all those who were on this historic scene.
Police probe drowning of American man
POLICE in New Providence are investigating the drowning death of a 46-year-old male of Pennsylvania, USA.
EU backlist threat to storm claims payouts
The Attorney General yesterday warned that European reinsurers could withhold up to 25 percent of claims payouts for hurricane victims unless The Bahamas escapes the continent’s tax blacklist.
Pinder: We’ll be off EU blacklist in November
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said The Bahamas would be removed from the European Union’s blacklist in November.
VICTORY AND DEFEAT MARK OPENING DAY: Bahamas’ 12U team beats Cayman Islands, loses to Cuba on day one
Team Bahamas’ 12-and under (12U) baseball club earned a win and loss on day one of the Babe Ruth Caribbean Region Championships.
FRONT PORCH: Revitalisation of Downtown Nassau requires consideration and vision
RENEWING the City of Nassau is a journey of self-definition and discovery: a recollection of history that informs our national longings and forward thinking.
Layer of Saharan dust will affect the Bahamas by the weekend
RESIDENTS are urged to “safeguard their health” as a plume of Sahara dust moves over the south-east Bahamas.
Tourism officials target amphibious aircraft sector numbers to double
TOURISM officials forecast the arrival of 40,000 amphibious air passengers this year and are targeting the sector for growth.
EDITORIAL: Govt avoidance of answer on irregularities telling
IT IS worth noting the defensiveness currently taking place over the Chinese workers who were released from custody after the intervention of Immigration Minister Keith Bell despite irregularities in their status.
Goombay Summer Festival returns
AFTER a decade-plus hiatus, the Goombay Summer Festival is returning to New Providence.
Vendors voice cruise port fears despite rent waiver
Nassau Cruise Port yesterday said it had waived the first year’s rent for its marketplace tenants to help grow their businesses after several complained about the cost and lease terms they must sign up to.
Investor’s $2.2m San Sal hotel claim ‘unenforceable’
A US investor’s $2.239m claim against the family owners of a well-known San Salvador resort has been branded as “unenforceable” by a Supreme Court judge and rejected in its entirety.
Safety issues raised by US and local government officials concerning recreational watercraft
A NEW travel advisory has been issued by the United States warning over the lack of regulation of commercial water craft – and an FNM senator has called for action at Goodman’s Bay to ensure public safety.
‘We are looking at the matter’ of local govt receiving money says Sweeting
FAMILY Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting said if representatives of the North Andros District Council violated the law by accepting funds to clean up a local beach, they would be punished.
Lobster season fears over boat registration fee reform
Bahamian fishermen were yesterday “eagerly awaiting” promised revisions to the over “ten-fold” increases in annual boat registration fees amid fears the reforms will not take effect before lobster season’s August 1 start.
Soaring water demand squeezes bottle supply
Water suppliers yesterday said they are running out of one-gallon bottles as quickly as they restock since the extra hot summer means consumers are demanding “way more water”.
Cap in hand
See we continue to go around the globe cap in hand....now reparations.