NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Graycliff Hotel & Restaurant has been honored as the 2024 Bahamas’ Leading Hotel for the 16th time by travel professionals and consumers at the World Travel Awards. “We are thrilled to receive the Bahamas’ Leading Hotel award again at the 2024 World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas,” says Graycliff CEO Enrico […]
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Coral Sands Hotel announces revamp and reopening under new ownership
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Coral Sands Hotel, a boutique resort on Harbour Island, Bahamas, is set to undergo a major transformation under new ownership. The resort is beginning a multi-phased restoration, with initial efforts focused on revitalizing guest rooms and public spaces. The renovation will feature a hyper-local design that blends comfort and sophistication while preserving […]
Letters to the editor: Why a commission of inquiry is needed
PM must act to restore confidence By Dr. Hubert Minnis The crisis in the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) has Bahamians anxious and afraid. The explosive allegations regarding bribery, corruption, and possible complicity in murders are the most serious allegations to hit The Bahamas since the drug years in the 1970s and 1980s. The allegations […]
Controlled burn of infested furniture shceduled at New Providence Ecology Park
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The New Providence Ecology Park (NPEP) has announced a controlled incineration event to safely destroy and dispose of a 45-foot container of wood furniture infested with Powder Beetles. The controlled burn is scheduled for Thursday, July 25 at 10:30 AM. Residents in the vicinity may observe visible smoke rising from the landfill […]
Wendy’s wins appeal to move forward with new P.I. restaurant
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Psomi Holdings, the corporate entity behind the transformation of a former Scotiabank branch into a combined Wendy’s and Marco’s Pizza eatery, has prevailed in what it described as a “long and hard-fought battle” to go ahead with its development. Attorney Gail Lockhart Charles KC said in a statement on behalf of her client: “This […]
Four-year-old boy in critical condition after near-drowning at Grand Bahama Resort
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Police in Grand Bahama are investigating a near-drowning incident that took place on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at a resort in the Lucayan area involving a four-year-old boy. Initial reports indicate that around 3:00 p.m., the child was at the children’s pool with a female family member who briefly stepped away to assist […]
Ministry reassures BPL union amid energy reform concerns
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Energy and Transport issued a statement on Thursday aimed at reassuring the union representing line-staff at Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) about the government’s energy reform process. The statement emphasized the government’s commitment to transparent communication and collaborative efforts with all stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes for the Bahamian […]
Grand Bahama International Airport development ‘imminent,’ says DPM
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper says that the development of the Grand Bahama International Airport is “imminent,” highlighting its potential to significantly boost tourism and generate numerous job opportunities on the island. Speaking at the East End Constituency Meeting, Cooper acknowledged American Airlines’ decision to temporarily suspend service to Freeport for a […]