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Independence celebrations get underway in Grand Bahama
THE 48th Bahamas Independence anniversary celebrations kicked off on Friday, with flag-raising ceremonies throughout the island of Grand Bahama and a display of national colours and pride.
A COMIC'S VIEW: How the rest of the world is dealing with marijuana
As we continue to wait on the final version of the Marijuana Bill, I continue to research the subject and it’s impact globally - all in an effort to see what new measures are being taken around the world as countries continue to legalise and decriminalise marijuana, either medicinally, recreationally or in some cases both, to see the positives we can incorporate in our still not final Bill that will benefit both the administration and citizenry moving forward.
Tourism’s ‘perfect storm’ missing out on 15-20%
The hotel industry’s top executive yesterday said that despite “the perfect storm” driving the sector’s recovery he remains concerned about the 15-20 percent of visitor source markets that have yet to re-open.
Reverse osmosis units arrive in Grand Bahama
THE first shipment of reverse osmosis units has arrived in Grand Bahama for construction of a new three-million-gallon RO plant being built at a cost of $5m by the Grand Bahama Utility Company.
Attorney sworn in as magistrate
GRAND Bahama attorney Simone Brown was sworn in as a stipendiary and circuit magistrate for the Eight Mile Rock Magistrate’s Court this week.
Nine Cubans found on Cay Sal Bank
NINE Cuban migrants discovered on a cay in the Cay Sal Bank in the southern Bahamas were charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court with illegal landing.
Teenager accused of rape attack
A 19-year-old resident of Grand Bahama was charged with rape, burglary and causing harm in Freeport yesterday.
Police force goes cashless in Grand Bahama
AFTER going cashless in New Providence, the Royal Bahamas Police Force has extended the initiative to Grand Bahama and will no longer accept cash from citizens.
4,000 approved for funding from DRA
NEARLY 4,000 approved homeowners on Grand Bahama and Abaco have been assessed and funded through the Disaster Reconstruction Authority’s Small Home Repair Programme.
‘Frustration at a peak’ on $90m project delay
An Elbow Cay developer yesterday revealed “frustration has reached a peak” over obstacles impeding a $90m project that could help “supercharge” Abaco’s post-Dorian economic revival.
40-member NACAC team named
As one of the elder statesman, versatile Sasha Wells said she likes the make-up of the 40-member team that will represent the Bahamas at the North American, Central American and Caribbean Track and Field Championships.
Merchants ready reporting for VAT hurricane holiday
Building materials suppliers and the Ministry of Finance met virtually on Friday to organise the sector’s VAT reporting during the three-week hurricane preparedness tax holiday that begins on July 9.
Wright dies after long battle with cancer
JACKIE Wright, one of the country’s former minor league professional baseball players, passed away on Saturday after a long battle with cancer.
Davis Cup: Bahamas lose 2-0 to Jamaica, does not advance
IT wasn’t the kind of finish he anticipated, but top seeded player Justin Roberts said he was quite pleased with his debut for the Bahamas on the men’s Davis Cup team.
Police find firearms, ammunition in abandoned building
GRAND Bahama Police discovered firearms and ammunition in an abandoned building in the Lucaya area on Friday.
Senator: Take advantage of VAT Holiday on hurricane supplies
SENATOR Kwasi Thompson, State Minister for Grand Bahama, is urging Grand Bahama residents to take advantage of the VAT Holiday on hurricane supplies purchased locally and abroad.
App development training programme opens in Grand Bahama
THE Fulbright App Development Programme was launched in Grand Bahama on Friday, providing app development training for some 60 young people.
300 attend Sawyer’s Fresh Market job fair
MORE than 300 job seekers in Grand Bahama turned out for a job fair held at the new Sawyer’s Fresh Market location in Lucaya.
Bahari Bahamas brand pops up in Grand Bahama
BAHARI Bahamas is returning to Grand Bahama with a pop-up shop to launch its new independence collection at the Port Lucaya Marketplace.
Tokyo Olympic team named
All four female 200 metre qualifiers, a women’s 4 x 400m relay team and two swimmers have been named to the Bahamas’ 2020 Olympic Games team.