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Election silly season

They call the run-up to an election, the silly season. Well it seems we might have gone considerably past that, listening and reading comments in the media.

Goombay ends with spectacular flyboarding sight

AS the sun set on the Western Esplanade Saturday night during the close of the Goombay Summer Festival, dozens of onlookers flocked to the beach as three flyboarders took to the sky over the water, donned in neon lit gear.

Union is ‘hoping’ for Sandals meet Friday

Trade union and Sandals representatives are expected to meet with Prime Minister Perry Christie on Friday in a bid to resolve ongoing disputes, with one union leader describing it as “‘very important day”.

Marco Alert system used for first time

ALTHOUGH pleased to see cell phone alerts notifying the public of a missing minor, RISE Bahamas president Terneille Burrows said there is cause for concern regarding the system.

PM moves to ease Baha Mar dispute

EMPLOYEES of the Wyndham Nassau Resort and Crystal Palace Casino remained on “work-to-rule” yesterday as hotel union and Baha Mar executives met with Prime Minister Perry Christie and Labour Minister Shane Gibson for a second day over the resort’s planned September closure and voluntary separation offer to employees.

Foulkes fires shot across rival's bow

FNM Yamacraw candidate and Labour and Social Development Minister Dion Foulkes said the opposition is the party of "self-entitlement" and its members use politics to pursue thei

Committee probing BTC sale making 'steady progress'

THE select committee appointed to probe the 2011 sale of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) Ltd is making “steady progress” despite a rocky start, according to Golden Gates MP Shane Gibson on Friday.

Baha Mar re-opening a 'monumental occasion'

Baha Mar's top executive has hailed today's re-opening of the mega resort as a "monumental occasion" following the "hardship and uncertainty" caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Grand Bahamians have good reason to be excited

Bahamians who are harbouring pessimism about Royal Caribbean’s and the ITM Group’s impressive plans for the Grand Lucayan and Freeport Harbour should visit Royal Caribbean blog site in order to read an article by one Matt Hochberg concerning the planned $300 million investment.

New Providence hit by blackouts

AFTER a day of long power outages in parts of New Providence, public relations officials at Bahamas Power and Light have refused to comment or offer an explanation on the matter.

Wayne Munroe and Ann-Marie Davis receive MARCO’s alert test message

MINISTER of National Security Wayne Munroe and Ann-Marie Davis, wife of the prime minister, attended a test event for the MARCO Alert system at ALIV yesterday.

Murder appeal to be heard in January

A MAN contesting his sentence for murder in the death of a utility technician will now have his appeal heard in January 2017.

‘Unions must fight for BTC’

IF union leaders want BTC re-Bahamianised they will have to fight for it themselves, Labour Minister Shane Gibson said yesterday.

Party chairmen disagree over latest job figures

THE opposition Free National Movement hit out at the PLP over its take on the latest unemployment numbers, claiming it reveals the hypocrisy of the governing party.

Major 'Pain' to face veteran Roger Rosa

PRO boxing is expected to return to the Bahamas next month after a hiatus with Meacher “Pain” Major as the headliner against Roger Rosa, a crafty veteran from Brazil.

Five fire trucks bought for nation costing $1.3m

By SANCHESKA BROWN Five new fire trucks have been bought by the government at a cost of about $1.3 million

$5,000 gospel recording contract up for grabs

The new season of 242 Untapped is bringing new hosts and a $5000 prize, as judges seek out the Bahamas’ next gospel recording superstar. Returning to judge is producer/coach Chris Roberts, international worship leader; recording artist Nadene Moss, singer/songwriter; Jonathan ‘Jonny’ Farrington and Vincent ‘V-Mac’ McDonald of Elevation Records, who wears several hats as host, director and creator of the show.

Consultants to give BEC advice by end of week

THE four American consultants hired by the government to assess the problems at the Bahamas Electricity Corporation will present their recommendations to both bodies by the end of the week, the corporation’s Executive Chairman Leslie Miller said yesterday.

Miller says american experts will provide BEC with report next week

BAHAMAS Electricity Corporation Executive Chairman Leslie Miller says the four American consultants hired by the Christie administration to assess challenges at the corporation will report on their findings next week.

Entrepreneur targets $850k for restaurant’s expansion

A restaurant entrepreneur yesterday moved to raise $850,000 from Bahamian crowdfunding investors to finance construction of a production and distribution centre and his planned franchise expansion.

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