NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Bahamian entrepreneur says that he has “aggressive” plans to introduce an additional two IHOP restaurants on New Providence by the end of 2023, with the anchor location set to open next week. Burton Rodgers, the IHOP franchise holder for The Bahamas and the Caribbean, told Eyewitness News that 120 jobs have […]
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A vision for West Grand Bahama
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As a young person who grew up in West End, Grand Bahama, I can recall countless conversations with those who had the opportunity to witness a different West End and a different Grand Bahama than those of us in my generation. There are many terms, names and phrases used to describe the […]
Judge extends injunction freezing nearly $3 million from City Markets HQ sale
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Supreme Court judge has extended an injunction freezing nearly $3 million from the 2016 sale of City Markets’ former East West Highway headquarters to AML Foods Ltd. Justice Dianne Stewart in a March 27th ruling said that having reviewed the evidence and heard all of the submissions, she was satisfied that […]
Two in custody after police officer shot in the face
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Police have two men in custody following an early morning shooting which left a 31-year-old police officer in hospital with a gunshot wound to the face. According to reports, around 12:30 am this morning, officers attached to “Operation Ceasefire” were on routine patrol on Robinson Road east of East Street when they observed […]
ORG founder Robert Myers steps down as Chairman
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) has announced that businessman Robert Myers has stepped down as Chair of the Board after almost eight years of leading the organization. Myers, one of ORG’s founders, played a crucial role in establishing ORG’s non-partisan mission and driving its growth to become a leading voice for […]
IF ONLY: Homeless residents complain of inoperable fire trucks after Bimini blaze
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Following a massive fire in Bimini on Sunday that left eleven families homeless, residents appealed to government to station a fire truck on the island to prevent future loss. Hugh Smith, who joined other residents in outing Sunday’s fire to officials who traveled to the island—including Prime Minister Philip Davis and area […]
Police investigate alleged Exuma sexual assault
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A 19-year-old woman was allegedly sexually assaulted on the island of Exuma on Saturday. According to police shortly after 4:30 am, the victim while at a nightclub located in the area of Airport Road, caught a ride home with a man known to her. During this commute, police reported that the man […]
Environment minister says ministry “cracking down” on indiscriminate land clearing
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Environment Minister Vaughn Miller says that his ministry is “cracking down” on the indiscriminate clearing of large tracts of land, which studies show contribute to a third of all human-caused greenhouse-gas emissions. Miller while addressing the recent Best Energy Bahamas Expo stated: “It is estimated that about two-thirds of carbon dioxide increase comes […]