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$20K suspected cocaine bust on Abaco Beach
$20K suspected cocaine bust on Abaco Beach
NASSAU,BAHAMAS- Police in Abaco seized a large quantity of suspected Cocaine on Thursday January 18, 2024, that was discovered on a beach, outside a local resort. Initial reports indicate that around 11:50 a.m. officers from the Marsh Harbour Police Station, acting on intelligence, discovered and confiscated the drugs that weighed 2.24 kilograms with an estimated street [...]
Royal Caribbean International CEO addresses criticisms surrounding beach club development
Royal Caribbean International CEO addresses criticisms surrounding beach club development
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Royal Caribbean Cruise International (RCI) CEO Michael Bayley says those who have criticized and opposed the build-out of its proposed private beach club on Paradise Island will soon see and marvel at its infusion of authentic Bahamian culture with keen attention given to environmental preservation. RCI came under heavy fire from local environmentalists [...]
DPM says shark activity regulations are a possibility
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- On the heels of a 10-year-old tourist being bitten by a shark at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island on Monday afternoon, Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper says a Cabinet sub-committee has been formed which will oversee the formulation of regulations that will "possibly," regulate activities involving sharks. The Cabinet sub-committee is being led [...]
There Is Nothing Wrong With Humans Being Afraid of Sharks
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding a ten year-old-boy who was bitten by shark on Monday afternoon. The incident taking place while the young child was taking part in a shark tank expedition at a local resort on Paradise Island.
British Colonial General Manager: We're Being Very Conservative
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - With the recent reopening of the British Colonial Hotel, General Manager Dan McDermott tells us the hotel will not be focused on business travelers. He says the hotel is now more of a resort than before..
Is Royal Caribbean Purchasing Xanadu Beach Hotel?
Is Royal Caribbean Purchasing Xanadu Beach Hotel?
GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS - Is Royal Caribbean Cruise-lines interested in purchasing the historic Xanadu Beach Hotel in Freeport, Grand Bahama? Our News understands the company recently scoped out the once popular resort that has been closed for decades.
The Executives: Atlantis Supports Marine Conservation Education
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Senior Vice President of Marine and Water Park Operations Michelle Liu-Williamson sharing how Atlantis Resort continues to educate on the the importance of marine conservation.
Small Businesses Receive Grants To Assist With Growth
GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS - The Ministry of Grand Bahama doing their part to help develop the Grand Bahama business community. This as a large group of entrepreneurs on the northern island received the Empower Grand Bahama Small Business Grant at the Grand Lucayan Resort Monday morning.
Controversial national issues to take center stage at PLP convention
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Controversial national issues including marital rape and the legalization of cannabis are expected to top the agenda at the Progressive Liberal Party's national convention slated for November 9th-11th at the Baha Mar Resort. PLP Secretary General Barbara Cartwright also announced that the deadline for nominations ahead of the PLP's convention is Thursday, [...]
LABOUR WOES: Bahamas Hotel Catering & Allied Workers Union threatens KFC with industrial action
LABOUR WOES: Bahamas Hotel Catering & Allied Workers Union threatens KFC with industrial action
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- President of the Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union (BHCAWU) Darren Woods has warned that 380 Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) workers are set to take industrial action. Woods says the industrial action is the union's last resort following eight years of stalled negotiations. The BHCAWU chief told Eyewitness News that KFC negotiators are [...]