NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s president said the Grand Bahama Power Company’s (GBPC) recent announcement of a fuel charge increase came as no surprise, as he suggested that the move would not have a major impact on the island’s economy. “They have done a really good job in holding the line […]
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Bahamian tennis players serve on the international stage
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Over the years, the Commonwealth of The Bahamas has contributed to the pool of international tennis players attending colleges and universities in the United States. The Bahamas Lawn and Tennis Association (BTLA) recently acknowledged nine of its players that are currently competing on the collegiate level throughout the United States. “We are excited for […]
Letter to the Editor: Moore’s Island has been forgotten
Dear Editor, My name is Darranique Stuart, a current student of Benedict College and an outstanding resident of Moore’s Island. I am saddened at the horrendous treatment given to us by the current water system on the island. To begin with, the individuals that reside on Moore’s Island have had enough of this water situation. […]
Letter to the Editor: Congratulations to the PLP on one year
Dear Editor: I wish to congratulate the Progressive Liberal Party on their one year as the ruling government of The Bahamas – they have proved to be Solid As A Rock in the true, sane and proper governance of our country. What a refreshing New Day of the genuine caring PM in desperately seeking to […]
Labour job fair attracts 1,500 people
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Labour Director Robert Farquharson yesterday confirmed some 1,500 people attended a weekend job fair at Anatol Rodgers High School. Farquharson pointed to several factors lead to the high turnout rate, including the covid-19 pandemic which caused mass layoffs. “The last job fair we had on May seventh at Columbus Primary School we […]
GB Power announces fuel charge hike
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) has announced that effective November 1 the fuel cost to its consumers will increase to 11.5 cents per kWh from the current rate of 10 cents per kWh, with a local advocacy group slamming the move as “the wrong thing to do at this time”. Pastor […]
Mitchell: Bahamas could be called to join multinational force in Haiti
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Foreign Affairs Fred Michell said that The Bahamas may be called upon as a part of a United Nations multinational intervention to tackle unrest and instability in Haiti. In a voice note, Mitchell said the country is bound to take note of any invitation extended by the UN to be […]
BROKEN PROMISE: Mitchell knocks Italian gov’t failure to provide files into Turin deaths
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell said the government has still not received the complete file from the Italian government on the investigation into the reported drowning of two Bahamians in a Turin river some three years later. Mitchell confirmed the government has hired a private lawyer to press the issue, in […]
No penalties for businesses adjusting to new price controls
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — There will be no penalty or enforcement for businesses as they adjust to the addition of some 38 items to price control regulations, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs. In a statement, the ministry advised that it values public consultation with stakeholders regarding the understanding or impact of Government policy announcements […]
Country embraces new technology for disaster preparedness
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Disaster Reconstruction Authority (DRA) is exploring new ways to mitigate against serious impacts of hurricanes and other national emergencies, including a new app ‘Disaster Aware’. DRA Chairman Alex Storr told Eyewitness News that the international emergency alert and real-time app can be used for warnings, projections, and information on how a […]
Hotel Employers and Restaurants Association backs government’s “bold step” in minimum wage increase
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Hotel Employers and Restaurants Association (BHERA) commended the minimum wage hike as a “bold step” as it expressed relief that the government has definitively stated its position. BHERA president Russell Miller said in a statement yesterday that its members were relieved that “after months of speculation and pronouncements”. Last week, […]