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GBPA claims proposed adjustment would decrease bills for 42% of GBPC customers NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) President Ian Rolle yesterday stressed that the regulator has made no determination regarding the Grand Bahama Power Company's (GBPC) rate increase application, noting that the issue is a “balancing act”. Rolle, who was addressing a virtual town hall as part...

Arawak Port chief hopes upswing lasts NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Nassau Container Port’s (NCP) top executive said port volumes have returned to pre-COVID levels for the month of December, and he expressed optimism that the trend will be sustained into the new year with a rebound of the economy. Dion Bethell, the BISX-listed Arawak Port Development Company’s president and chief...

Man shot in head by girlfriend's son in a separate incident NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police are investigating another homicide in New Providence after a man was found dead in the parking lot of an apartment in Millers Heights. According to police, the victim's body was found with gunshot wounds shortly before 10pm. "Police were called to a shooting incident that...

Vaccine consultative committee asking those impacted to be patient as it "diligently" works to correct the problem NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A required update of the vaccine registration platform is preventing more than 5,000 people who got vaccinated abroad from getting their booster shots in The Bahamas. However, it is hoped the system will be updated before the end of the...

“On assuming office as executive chairman of the Bahamas Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority in August 2017 and throughout my tenure, established procedures were followed.” — Shanendon Cartwright NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition Leader Michael Pintard said yesterday that while the Free National Movement (FNM) is prepared to accept criticisms related to deficiencies of protocols at the Bahamas Public Parks...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Free National Movement (FNM) yesterday called on the government to modify its screening policing for reentering the country, suggesting that The Bahamas appears to be entering a fourth wave of the coronavirus pandemic and there is a need for increased measures to safeguard the public. Just over a week ago, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism...

Minister says recent murders on GB appear to be gang-related NASSAU, BAHAMAS — While murders on Grand Bahama and the Family Islands appear to be either on par or marginally down over the previous year, the majority of these incidents and numerous other shootings have taken place in the last couple of months. However, it remains unclear if this is...

Vendors association concerned about young children visiting Fish Fry and beginning brawls NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man was stabbed in his chest at Arawak Cay and died in hospital on Saturday, according to police. Authorities said a man was arrested. The victim’s identity has not been released. According to police, officers responding to reports of a stabbing around 11 pm...

Second police-involved shooting for the month, following teen being shot in the buttocks NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man died in hospital on Saturday, just hours after police shot him several times while responding to a complaint of an illegal firearm. Police said officers were called to an apartment complex on Bowe Avenue, Montel Heights, where a man was allegedly in...

ORG says ombudsman, Public Procurement law and FOIA would help give public greater awareness of govt's spending NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An audit into the internal controls and operations of the Bahamas Public Parks and Beaches Authority highlights the "critical" need for more transparency and accountability in governance, said a governance reformer. Matt Aubry, executive director of the Organization for Responsible...

AG Ryan Pinder. NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Over 11,000 companies were struck off the Companies Register in 2018 for failing to comply with statutory requirements and another 10,000 in 2020, a report by the Central Bank has noted. In an update, Attorney General Ryan Pinder noted: “Based on the enhanced provisions in the Companies Act, over 11,000 companies were struck off...

Anthony Robinson, Dexter Adderley and Clinton Rolle appointed in top roles NASSAU, BAHAMAS — FOCOL Holdings Limited has announced three top-level promotions in its executive establishment. Effective January 1, 2022, Anthony Robinson becomes FOCOL Holdings Limited’s deputy chairman; Dexter Adderley has been appointed FOCOL’s president and chief executive officer; and Clinton Rolle becomes managing director and general manager of Sun...

BREA president notes COVID pandemic “unleashed a never-before-seen demand for property in warm climate markets” like The Bahamas  NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) has inked links with realty associations in two major affluent markets in the US in recent weeks, signing memorandums of understanding with Long Island, New York, and Sarasota, Florida, real estate groups. BREA...

Legal action being considered, says authority chairman NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An audit into the internal controls and operations of the Bahamas Public Parks and Beaches Authority revealed that hundreds of thousands of dollars were issued during the last administration without any real identifiable need. The revelation comes amidst growing concern with contractors who claimed they have not been paid by...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government is not concerned about any legal challenges from the operators of the Christmas Carnival after their second application to operate this holiday season was denied, according to Press Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister Clint Watson yesterday. The much-anticipated amusement park had already been set up at the Clifford Park Carnival grounds for...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Sixteen attorneys were officially given the Queen’s Counsel (QC) designation yesterday, the Office of the Prime Minister announced. In a statement, Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis said: “It is with great pleasure that today, I have advised His Excellency the Most Honorable Sir Cornelius A Smith, ON, GCMG, governor general of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, that...

Govt cites omicron concerns and reopening of schools in January among reasons for carnival rejection NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The annual Christmas carnival has been denied permission to open as the government believes the event poses too great a risk for community transmission of the coronavirus. This despite increased safety protocols operators presented for consideration to the government in its latest...

Motorcade organizers say it is one "last gift" of love and support from New Providence to Bella's grieving family NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A motorcade will today escort the body of four-year-old D’Onya “Bella” Walker from Serenity Funeral Home to the airport, where she will be flown back to her family on Grand Bahama for final burial. Bella’s death sparked national...