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Man charged over fatal traffic accident
A 45-year-old man of East Grand Bahama was charged yesterday in connection with a traffic accident that killed two people, one of them a 12-year-old girl.
More than half of GB hurricane shelters ready
OF the 30 designated hurricane shelters on Grand Bahama, more than half have been inspected and are ready, according to newly appointed island administrator, Cathy Smith.
‘Pull out all the stops’ to secure stronger summer
The Bahamas must “pull out all the stops” to prevent travel visa woes undermining tourism’s recovery, a top hotelier urged yesterday, especially as summer “could be stronger” than typical winter peaks.
Another 40,000 tons of Dorian debris
HURRICANE Dorian generated record amounts of debris totaling some 40,000 tons collected in the last quarter of 2019, compared to the 12,000 tons collected that same period a year earlier on Grand Bahama, according to the chairman of Keep Grand Bahama Clean Committee (KGBCC).
Davis, Bain and Roker sign with Helping Ballers Agency in Spain
A trio of Bahamian players have signed with a Spanish based agency this spring as they look to make the transition to pro basketball.
‘Moultrie must go’
A FORMER Progressive Liberal Party Cabinet minister has said the country needs a new speaker of the House of Assembly as the current one “lacks the acumen and an understanding” of The Bahamas’ parliamentary system.
NCAA athletes look ahead to conference championships
SEVERAL NCAA Division I student athletes concluded their regular seasons with their respective track and field programmes and now look ahead to conference championships.
Man in hospital after stabbing
A MAN who was discovered on the side of a highway with multiple stab wounds in Freeport early Friday morning is in hospital in serious condition, police reported.
East Grand Bahama set for mangrove restoration planting initiative
A MAJOR mangrove restoration planting initiative will be launched on Saturday in East Grand Bahama.
Container Port donations to help young Grand Bahamians
THE Freeport Container Port recently made financial donations to four local organisations that are making a positive impact on young people in Grand Bahama.
$1,700 fine for failing to renew gun licence
A 34-year-old man who failed to renew his firearm licence was yesterday fined $1,700.
Four held after $600k drug find
FOUR Bahamian men were arrested following a major drug discovery and seizure of some $600,000 worth of suspected cocaine in the Dover Sound area, police reported yesterday.
‘All for nought’ if COVID outbreak not contained
The recent easing of COVID-19 travel restrictions and other moves to revive the tourism economy will “all be for nought” unless the current case surge is contained, a top hotel executive is warning.
St George welcomes airport sale
THE acquisition of the Grand Bahama International Airport by the government of the Bahamas is long overdue and welcomed, said Sarah St George, acting chairman of the Grand Bahama Port Authority.
‘Rumble in the Jungle’ a success
Lucayan Basketball pulls off event despite COVID-19 restrictions
WITH the restrictions still in place for COVID-19, the Lucayan Basketball Club was still able to pull off a successful Rumble in the Jungle Basketball Tournament over the weekend.
Mixed Bimini reaction to $40m airport PPP
Bimini businesses and tourism operators yesterday gave a mixed reaction to plans by the island’s largest investor to take over its airport, with some hailing the move but others branding it “apocalyptic”.
‘Why won’t companies admit blame for damage?’
A FREEPORT resident is frustrated after two entities that had attempted to gain access to a remote utility pole refuse to accept responsibility for damage to his property.
GIRL INJURED IN SHOOTING
GRAND Bahama Police are investigating the shooting of a juvenile in the Freeport area on Sunday evening.
Beacon School receives donation of laptops
THE Beacon School received a generous donation of laptops and projectors on Monday through an ongoing initiative by a charitable organisation based in Miami, Florida.
Another record-breaking performance for Charisma
IT was another record-breaking performance for Charisma Taylor at Washington State University as she led a field of Bahamian track and field athletes competing in various meets in the United States over the weekend.