A leading environmental group representing hundreds of supporters has filed an action in the Supreme Court, seeking a judicial review process that could force government to shut down dredging at Nygard Cay and allow it to reclaim what it called Crown Land at Simms Point.

The debate over what has been called "unauthorised dredging of the seabed" at Simms Point, the residence of fashion mogul Peter Nygard, has brewed for some time and in 2010, the celebrity designer was ordered by the government to return the land to its original state. Tensions in the Lyford Cay community built as the Nygard property did, but this is the first time a legal action related to construction activities affecting the seabed has been filed against Nygard. The outcome of the action could cause the courts to decide what is to be done about what started out as a three-acre parcel that is now more than six acres with its expansion, detractors claiming, impacting Clifton Heritage Park, causing erosion and damaging the fragile coral reef that experts have said at one time was home to "the world's most beautiful elk horn coral."

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In The Bahamas’ 40 year history as an independent nation, it had never been done: a televised soap opera written, directed, performed and filmed by Bahamians. “Gippie’s Kingdom” made history last summer, bringing romance, humor and melodrama into thousands of Bahamian homes. The makers of the historic TV series, Ian Strachan and Travon Patton, are at it again, aiming to produce a bigger, bolder second season for the show. They wrap up major shooting this month.

The 8 episodes of Season One featured some stellar performances by actors such as Chigoze Ijeoma who plays Gippie, Matthew Wildgoose (Kirby) and Shirley Taylor (Mama Tilda). The series centered on a violent crime that left Gippie’s son Junior lying in a coma. Through 8 episodes we get to meet all of Gippie’s children, including Evan, an “outside child” born to Gippie’s former housekeeper. The story of Evan is particularly interesting as his mother, Estelle is a Haitian immigrant and the series explores the tensions that exist in communities because of ethnic differences. Season One returns to Bahamian television on May 27th on Cable 12. ...

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Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas – May 15, 2013 – No matter which way guests arrive, be it riding a wave by boat or by a quick direct flight from the nearby mainland, Grand Lucayan, Bahamas wants its travelers to get the most out of their journey. As the closest major Caribbean meetings resort to the United States, located just 55-miles off the coast of Florida, Grand Lucayan’s Ride the Wave Package offers exceptional amenities to groups looking for a Caribbean retreat, plus a travel credit to compensate for time spent en route.

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Wednesday 15, May 2013 Gas Prices

For great prices on gas check out Esso gas station, their prices are the cheapest on the island. Also be sure to check out Bahamas Public Service Station's On The Go Station with their special ting's tuff deal and prices for their on The Go Card members to become a on the go card member you can purchase a card at their store located on wulff road.

Today's Prices


BPSU On the Go Service Station- Regular price $5.50, $5.25 for On The Go Rewards Card holders, $5.25 for all non-card holders between 12-5:30 am

Shell-$5.43, Esso-$5.26, Texaco-$5.50 , Shell Wulff Road $5.40

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Seventeen of Grand Bahama's top primary scholars are set to take part in the country's premier national award recognition ceremony in New Providence and one of them could return with the overall title. The Bahamas Primary School Student of the Year Awards Program was established in 1997 and recognizes the academic accomplishments of six grade students in The Bahamas. This year, the foundation has planned two days of activities in the capital on May 17 and 18 along with a ceremony at the ballroom of Government House to climax the highly-anticipated event.

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Tuesday 14th May 2013 Gas Prices

Esso has the best prices on the island, as well Bahamas Public Service Station On The Go Station with their on the go rewards for customers who have a an on the go card. To purchase an on the go card visit their store on wulff road.

Today's Prices


BPSU On the Go Service Station- Regular price $5.50, $5.25 for On The Go Rewards Card holders, $5.25 for all non-card holders between 12-5:30 am

Shell-$5.43, Esso-$5.26, Texaco-$5.50 , Shell Wulff Road $5.40

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Two star employees were recently named the internal communication faces of The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) after winning photography and interview video challenges and a series of quizzes on company services and products. Helpful, personable personality traits, a friendly and kind response to fellow employees and demonstrating team spirit, were also a contest factor.

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Grand Bahama Island is a summer getaway hot spot for international travelers, but what about the locals? Grand Lucayan, Bahamas knows that local residents enjoy island life everyday, but even they need a relaxing escape!

Through Nov. 15, 2013, local Bahamian residents can take advantage of Grand Lucayan’s Local Resident Offer with rates starting at just $89 per night. And, for those getting a head start on holiday travel plans, guests who book a stay from Dec. 26, 2013 to Jan. 1, 2014 will receive a complimentary upgrade to an Ocean View One Bedroom Suite and a bottle of house wine. Guests can simply enter BHSUM when booking their reservation. Local Bahamas ID or passport is required upon check-in.

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Blue Caviar is Bahamaslocal.com Business of the week!

Blue Caviar Le Restaurant is a contemporary French restaurant located outside the gates of Lyford Cay and Old Fort Bay and specializes in classic French cuisine.

The Food is a blend of fresh ingredients, relentlessly tasted and adjusted to achieve the perfect balance of taste and flavour. The aim is to provide a complete experience from the first taste to the last morsel.

Check out the opening of Le Patio is now officially open, our opening hours are: Tuesday to Thursday: 4pm to 10pm (Last Drink and Food Order)Friday to Saturday: 4pm to Midnight (Last Drink and Food Order) Sunday: 11am to 5pm (Starting Date to be confirmed)

Happy Hours Daily from 4pm to 6pm.
We will be serving a range of Tapas, Children's Menu and Entrée Dishes. We will also have some Gourmet Pizza from next week. We are of course still offering our Classic Restaurant Menu but you will be able to enjoy both Menu either at The Patio or In Le Restaurant.

We have also combine a great Cocktails List and Extended our Wines by the Glass. I look forward to welcome you all, and our events Calendar will be sent soon for the rest of the month.

Every week Bahamaslocal.com promotes a business that services and professionalism embodies what a company should be.

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Monday 13th, May 2013 , Gas prices

Gas stations with the lowest prices this week are Esso and Bahamas Public Service Station's On The Go Service station with their affordable prices and discounts. Be sure to take advantage of their On the go rewards for their customers, to obtain rewards purchase a on the go card at their store located on Wulff road.

Today's Prices


BPSU On the Go Service Station- Regular price $5.50, $5.25 for On The Go Rewards Card holders, $5.25 for all non-card holders between 12-5:30 am

Shell-$5.43, Esso-$5.26, Texaco-$5.50 , Shell Wulff Road $5.40

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Friday 10th May 2013 , Gas prices

Esso continues to be the best deal for gas on the Island, as the prices remain the same. Try to take a look at Bahamas Public Service Station's On the Go station on Wullf road for special prices for their On the Go Card rewards members. If you wish to have one, it is available for purchase within the store.

Today's Prices


BPSU On the Go Service Station- Regular price $5.50, $5.25 for On The Go Rewards Card holders, $5.25 for all non-card holders between 12-5:30 am

Shell-$5.43, Esso-$5.26, Texaco-$5.50 , Shell Wulff Road $5.39

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Olympic gold medallist Chris 'Fireman' Brown may have one of the fastest gaits in the world but it took him a long time to get where he wanted to go. "It's been a long, long journey, 17 years," said Brown, "exactly half my life." Half his life devoted to the goal that millions around the world saw him achieve. On the tallest rise of the podium at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, flanked by teammates Ramon Miller, Michael Mathieu and Demetrius Pinder, the four men who just proved they were the fastest feet in the fleet, the team who won Gold in the Men's 4x400m relay by a third of a second, wowed commentators, broke a nearly 60-year American winning streak, Brown soaked in the moment of a lifetime. Wearing the national colours of blue, black and gold, listening to the moving words and music of the Bahamian National Anthem, Chris 'Fireman' Brown was at the top of his life. He fought back tears, emotion so raw it was open for the world to see. But he barely took time to gloat.

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Thursday , May 9th 2013 Gas Prices

Look out for good gas prices at Esso gas station they are now the lowest in the land , Shell on wulff road is another good choice.

Also located on wulff road is Bahamas Public Service station's On the go station , with their discounts and rewards for person who
hold their on the go card. Ask about it at their store.

Today's Prices


BPSU On the Go Service Station- Regular price $5.50, $5.25 for On The Go Rewards Card holders, $5.25 for all non-card holders between 12-5:30 am

Shell-$5.43, Esso-$5.26, Texaco-$5.50 , Shell Wulff Road $5.39

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On Friday, May 3rd, 2013, The Street Legends and Urban Renewal launched their partnership for the upcoming Season #4 Basketball “Bridging the Gap” Tournament which is in honor of the late Hon. Charles Maynard.

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An environmental movement that gained "incredible and unexpected" momentum in a few months announced today it is changing its name to reflect the success that has driven it to broaden its role and expand beyond its initial focus to national interests.

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May 7, 2013 (The Bahamas) – Popular local musician Johnnie Christie has formed a new band and has recently released the CD “Johnnie Christie and Floating Boats” They are currently in rehearsal for their CD Release Party to be held at Crazy Johnny’s, East Bay, Street on Saturday, May 18th.

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Not all artists can work collaboratively, but for Lillian Blades it has become an important part of the creative process, allowing her to experience a diversity that pushes her work in ways that she says she could never do on her own.

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Bahamian poet Sonia Farmer, the second of this year’s NGC Bocas LitFest New Talent Showcase writers, shared readings from her work on April 26th at the Old Fire Station. Farmer is the winner of the 2011 Small Axe Literary Competition for her poetry, and has been published in tongues of the ocean (where she’s also the Prose Fiction editor); Poui; WomanSpeak Journal and Ubiquitous.

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"I remember coming home to The Bahamas in the early 1950s and young educated black men were also arriving home to the colony from British universities. These men began to challenge Bay Street".
– Sir Sidney Poitier

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The home of community activist Rodney Moncur burned down earlier this morning.

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