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Moore’s Island acquisition of land ‘not political move’
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday denied that the acquisition of more than 400 acres of land for the people of Moore’s Island was a “political move”, despite the tabling the resolution weeks before the general election.
Gibson wants issues on Long Island resolved
LONG Island MP Adrian Gibson yesterday called on the government to intervene on pressing matters in his constituency which are hazardous to residents, suggesting these had long been ignored.Among the issues of concern, he told Parliament, is a barge
PM: Lives are more important than cost
THE costs associated with the largest hurricane evacuation in the country’s history is “immaterial” when lives are to be preserved, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday as Hurricane Irma draws closer to the southern islands.
Gaming Board confirms Island Luck acquisition
An Island Luck affiliate has applied for Gaming Board approval to acquire a 65 per cent majority equity stake in the rival Bahama Dreams web shop chain.
Coming back to the island: Homecoming Season begins
WHETHER you are rooted in the Family Islands or not, there is always something about homecoming and regatta festivals that creates a sense of community spirit.
Long Island Anglicans celebrate confirmation service
By ALESHA CADET
Student athletes to test readiness of new TAR stadium
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the IAAF World Relays Bahamas 2014 has set out to ensure that a uniquely Bahamian presence will be amidst the anticipation surrounding the inaugural event, featuring the top junior athletes in the country.
Anglican Church celebrates Bahamian teachers
Sunday was a splendid occasion in Long Island for Anglicans who attended St Andrew’s in Whymms for the church’s Fifth Sunday Family Eucharistic celebration to shed light on Bahamian school teachers.
Bimini businesses hit by cruise ship sailing suspension
Resorts World Bimini yesterday said many of the island’s businesses had suffered a “sharp decline in revenue” after rough seas forced a temporary suspension of its Miami SuperFast service.
Family Islands brace for ‘inevitable’ property tax
The Family Islands are bracing for the “inevitability” of real property tax being levied on Bahamian owners, it was revealed yesterday, amid “frustration” that preparations for such a move are holding up real estate sales.
‘Move inland to higher ground’
PRIME Minister Perry Christie urged Bahamians to take the “potentially catastrophic” category four Hurricane Matthew seriously and prepare for the “worst case scenario” as he suggested that the government is fully prepared to declare a state of emergency if officials find that the monster storm causes irreparable damage to the country.
ZNS outage in Family Islands
CABLE subscribers in the Family Islands were last night left without access to ZNS due to an outage.
Man injured in Ragged Island Street shooting
POLICE are investigating a shooting incident on Monday which left a man with injuries.Shortly after 1am, a man had just arrived at his residence on Ragged Island Street when he was approached by a male armed with a firearm, who shot him before runnin
Twelve to represent Bahamas at the CBC
THE Bahamas Basketball Federation has finalised the list of 12 players who will represent the men’s team at the Caribbean Basketball Confederation Championships next week in Tortola, British Virgin Islands.
Prime minister issues challenge over allowances
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday challenged parliamentarians to revisit the level of funding given for constituency allowances as the current figure hinders true representation.
BTC launches 4G in Abaco
THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) launched its 4G network in Abaco over the weekend, marking the fifth island to have its network upgraded. The official launch ceremony took place during a 4G Fun Day at BTC's Marsh Har
The model of a man
From March 21-25, the Anglican Church Men in the Diocese of the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands gathered for the 39th Conference on Long Island.
Hurricane Hole developer takes on Briland project
Hurricane Hole’s developer has been hired to manage a $200m resort and marina project on Harbour Island with effect from January 2024.
Women accused of stealing over $200k from hotel where she worked granted bail
A WOMAN was granted $8,000 bail after being accused of stealing over $200K from an inn in Harbour Island where she once worked.
Church: We don’t endorse FNM use of property for politics
THE Archdiocese of Nassau has distanced itself from a photograph of Free National Movement supporters at its Cat Island property, saying it does not authorise the use of its property for partisan purposes.