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Eleuthera joins Zonta in saying no to gender-based violence
Eleuthera is pleased to be a part of the Zonta movement and herald the message of “say no to violence”.
Web.Com Tour tees off in The Bahamas this month
IT’S better in The Bahamas for the Web.Com Tour, which will see golfers head to two islands in The Bahamas for the second year in a row to tee off for a double round of golf.The Great Exuma Golf Classic kicks off on January 13, and continues through
Airline chief raises rising fee concerns
A Bahamian airline chief executive yesterday urged the new administration to quickly meet with stakeholders and assess the whole aviation sector, warning that increased fees were making Family Island travel cost prohibitive and impeding their economic development.
Provider plans 'contactless' digital cash service launch
A mobile payment provider yesterday said it plans to roll-out a digital cash service that will allow Bahamians to make “contactless” transactions with merchants and others.Island Pay, which was founded in 2016, said its Contactless Companion Platform
Bimini business owner hit by ‘total devastation’
One Bimini resident yesterday lamented the “total devastation” that Hurricane Irma visited on his business, as a former administrator hit out at the island’s major resort.
Blue Lagoon takes sustainability award
Blue Lagoon Island, home to the Dolphin Encounters attraction, has received the Travelife Partner award in recognition of its efforts to achieve long-term sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
UPDATED: Power being restored after major outage
AT 8:35pm Friday night as Bahamas Power and Light technicians were about 70 percent along in the process of bringing the island back from an island-wide blackout, there was a major setback. The system encountered a secondary problem, which by 8:52 pm, had been isolated.
Islands’ schools back to ‘normal’
MOST schools in Grand Bahama and the Family Islands are ready for the full return of face-to-face instruction, according to the Bahamas Union of Teachers, however schools in New Providence need to individually determine their readiness due to their issues.
Junkanoo goes virtual
MARIO Bowleg, the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, said it will cost $300,000 to host a virtual Junkanoo parade in New Providence this year.
The Anglican Lenten Mission 2019
The Anglican Diocese of The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands has announced its Lenten Mission 2019 under the theme “Becoming a Better Disciple for Jesus”.
Resorts World targeted by environment protest
PROTESTS are planned in Bimini this week to object to developments on the island that some residents believe lack transparency and are destructive to the environment.The protests will take place Wednesday and Friday. The main target of the residents’
Salaries for bus drivers sent to the wrong people
SCHOOL bus drivers in Cat Island have been waiting for two months for salaries owed to them after money the Ministry of Education sent for them was paid out to the wrong people.
Delegation visits Turks and Caicos
THE Bahamian Parliamentary delegation to the November 28 opening of parliament in the Turks and Caicos Islands visited Waterloo, the Governor’s residence, where they were warmly received by Governor Damian Todd.
Home-based education for Family Island pupils
HOME-based programmes are being implemented in Family Islands where children do not have access to early childhood education.
Crowds gather for flag tour
ON the second leg of its national tour, the 40th Anniversary Independence Flag landed in Deadman’s Cay, Long Island, carried by the Air Wing of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force to an enthusiastic crowd ranging from toddlers to senior citizens.
Tourism minister reveals digital plans to help tourism
MINISTER of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe said his ministry is launching new initiatives to boost the country’s tourism product.
NEMA continues to help communities resist disaster
THE National Emergency Management Agency is continuing its programme of promoting disaster resilient communities throughout the islands.
Night flights start today for Bimini
Night fights will start arriving on Bimini today, marking completion of another phase in Resorts World’s $150 million investment on the island.
Bahamian culture takes centre stage for Festival of the Bahama Islands
BAHAMIANS and tourists flocked to the Botanical Gardens in Nassau to enjoy traditional Bahamian music, authentic Bahamian crafts and great down home food at the Festival of the Bahama Islands.
Cable completes two US purchases
Cable Bahamas has announced that following the successful completion of its $135 million senior credit facility refinancing, it complated the acquisitions of Marco Island Cable and NuVu.