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Thompson: don’t delay Grand Bbahama investments

EAST Grand Bahama MP Kwasi Thompson is urging the government not to delay the various investments in Grand Bahama that were already approved under the former Minnis administration.

Increase in mammogram screenings this month

WARDRINA Wright, president of the Cancer Society of the Bahamas in Grand Bahama, says they have seen a boost in mammogram screenings on Grand Bahama in October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Fox: I’ve donated to FNM and PLP

ISLAND Luck co-founder Adrian Fox says he has donated money to senior Progressive Liberal Party and Free National Movement politicians, insisting yesterday that donations are not what prompted Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis to write a letter as leader of the opposition urging a US judge to end a legal pursuit of him.

A servant leader is gone

In Robert Greenleafs essay “The Servant as Leader” published in 1970, he described a servant leader as one who is focused on serving, encouraging growth and development in others whilst empowering them to reach their maximum potential. Some of the characteristics of a servant leader are strong decision-making skills, empathy, social interaction, trustworthiness, and foresight. The Bahamas has lost a servant leader; a giant in the name of Mr John Addington Rolle, former Comptroller of Customs.

EDITORIAL: Bell’s words ring hollow as Atlantis presses ahead

WHEN a new government is voted in, it is important to hit the ground running – and for ministers, that can mean making a strong first impression.

‘Grand Lucayan our only hope’ say vendors

STRAW vendors at the Port Lucaya Marketplace said the situation is dire there and the opening of the Grand Lucayan resort is their only hope of survival.

‘Unhappy campers’ on Atlantis COVID testing

The hotel union’s president yesterday said “there are a lot of unhappy campers on Paradise Island” after Atlantis followed through on plans to make unvaccinated staff pay for weekly COVID tests.

ATLANTIS WORKERS STILL HAVE TO PAY UP: Unvaccinated staff must cover cost despite Bell claim

ATLANTIS has maintained its position that unvaccinated employees are financially responsible for their weekly rapid antigen tests despite a recent announcement from a government minister that the resort had agreed to hold off on the policy.

Minister Bowleg seeks partnerships to help wake sleeping GB economy

MARIO Bowleg, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, is convinced that public-private partnerships through his ministry to attract major sporting and cultural events can make Grand Bahama’s “sleeping” economy vibrant again.

Battling supply chain ‘every minute of day’

Super Value’s principal yesterday said he is battling supply chain disruption “every minute of the day” while reassuring that possible 8-10 percent Christmas price rises will not be “across the board”.

PM: 'No regrets' over Adrian Fox support

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said he has “no regrets” advocating for a United States court to terminate criminal proceedings against Island Luck co-founder Adrian Fox.

Man killed as truck overturns

A MAN was killed in a traffic accident on Grand Bahama on the weekend when the truck he was driving overturned in bushes near Bahama Rock.

Atlantis appoints Bahamian to head government affairs

ATLANTIS has named a Bahamian executive with more than 20 years’ financial and tourism industry experience as its senior vice-president of government affairs and special projects.

PM urges US judge: End pursuit of web shop boss

The Prime Minister has urged a US judge to end the federal authorities’ pursuit of Island Luck’s co-founder, writing: “I strongly advocate termination of proceedings against Mr Adrian Fox.”

Curry-Augustine was ‘a gem’

THE Government Secondary Schools Sports Association is mourning the loss of another one of its members with the passing of Grand Bahamian native Natasha ‘Tasha’ Curry-Augustine, who was considered a “gem” by her siblings.

Police searching for 15-year-old Freeport girl

GRAND Bahama Police are searching for a 15-year-old Freeport girl who has been missing for almost two weeks from Grand Bahama.

Man charged with housebreaking, stealing, assault, causing damage

A 40-year-old Freeport man was charged in Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Thursday with housebreaking, stealing, assault and causing damage.

Atlantis to delay staff paying for tests

LABOUR and Immigration Minister Keith Bell said yesterday Atlantis has agreed to “hold off” on implementing its COVID-19 vaccination policy for unvaccinated staff after several discussions were held between labour officials and resort executives on the new rule.

Cooper’s dismay at Lucayan cost

DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper is “disheartened” after learning specific details of the deal for the sale of the Grand Lucayan property in Grand Bahama.

Man held at airport with $90,000

FREEPORT - A man was arrested at the Grand Bahama International Airport with nearly $90,000 in US currency on Thursday.

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