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VIDEO: Buildings destroyed in Harbour Island gas station fire
AT LEAST two buildings were destroyed in a blaze Wednesday night after a gas station erupted into flames in Harbour Island.
Island-wide power outage
THE BAHAMAS Electricity Corporation experienced a power outage affecting the entire island of New Providence this afternoon, according to the untilty's public relations officer Arnette Ingraham.
Wendy’s says PI ambition not over despite reverse
The Wendy’s and Marco’s Pizza operator last night asserted it has not abandoned its Paradise Island ambitions despite the planning appeals board overturning the approvals previously granted for the former Scotiabank site.
Eric Wiberg – PBM Mariner seaplane sinks near Royal Island
ON the night of Wednesday, July 19, 1944, at Royal Island, North Eleuthera, Lt (jg) HL Hayes crashed while landing in a turbulent sea. No injuries to the personnel occurred, but both wing floats were torn off the plane and the starboard wing tip bounced on the bottom and finally sank in 20 feet of water. The plane was damaged beyond repair and was later surveyed.
‘Rubber hits the road’: 14 airports set for PPP
FAMILY Island Chamber presidents yesterday said “the rubber has hit the road” on critical infrastructure upgrades as they hailed the Government’s move to invite private sector bids on 14 airports.
Briland ‘won’t have a product to sell’ if energy woes persist
Briland resorts and property managers yesterday warned “we won’t have a product to sell if this continues” after the high-end tourism destination was hit by a third successive week of power and utility outages.
Minister’s ‘close eye’ on cruise line islands
THE Minister of Tourism has pledged to “keep a very close eye” on the cruise lines to prevent their multi-million dollar private island investments sucking economic benefits away from Nassau.
FRONT PORCH: Seriously, where does this version of history come from?
Once again University of The Bahamas professor Dr Nicolette Bethel has me scratching my head wondering at her interpretation of our history and how confused our young students must be.
Can the executives take BBF, BSF to the next level
ELECTIONS are normally a contentious time in any organisation, especially if you don’t get the right people in office.
Deputy PM calls on developed nations to tackle climate change
THE developed world must partner with The Bahamas and other small island developing states to enhance their resilience to and address the negative impacts of climate change on these island-nations, if “we truly believe” that the polluter must pay, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Urban Development Philip “Brave” Davis said.
‘Hundreds of letters’ sent to VAT offenders
“Hundreds of letters” have been issued to offending businesses by the Ministry of Finance’s Value-Added Tax (VAT) Unit, it was revealed yesterday, with the private sector urged to not blame price increases solely on the new tax.
Sampson Cay to get new $25m resort
DAYS after signing a heads of agreement for a resort development in the Exuma cays, the Davis administration yesterday sealed another deal for the island that will allow for the construction of a high-end, low-impact resort that is slated to be built on Big Sampson Cay.
‘A lot of good vibes’ at Island Tennis Cup
COORDINATOR Philip ‘PJ’ Major said they were pleased with the turnout for their Island Tennis Cup.
Davis: $2bn in investments approved by government
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis has revealed his administration has approved over $2bn in investments since assuming office last year.
Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina opened
STERLING Global Financial officially opened its Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina on Paradise Island on Friday, marking a significant milestone for the international company.
Canadian bank problems? Go local, suggests minister
MICHAEL Halkitis, Minister of Economic Affairs, suggested a shift from Canadian banks to local providers can provide a solution to Family Island banking woes during a panel discussion at the inaugural Sustainable Development Goals conference yesterday.
26 of 38 new Grand Bahama COVID cases 'from employee interactions in the workplace'
AFTER more than 30 COVID-19 cases were recorded for Grand Bahama on Wednesday, Health Minister Renward Wells revealed that investigations showed that the majority of those newly confirmed cases had originated from employee interactions in the workplace.
Hotelier calls for 'calibrated' action on COVID surge
A Harbour Island hotelier yesterday urged the government to adopt “a more calibrated approach” to the surge in COVID-19 infections rather than cut off all commercial transport links to the US.Benjamin Simmons, proprietor of The Other Side and Ocean V
Family’s questions as crash claims three
A FATAL car crash that killed three young men has highlighted the weak quality of emergency services in Long Island and other Family Island communities, with the mother of one of the young men saying the families are incensed at how authorities responded to the crash.