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Road Safety-The Hon. Frankie Campbell, Minister of Transport & Local Government
It was only two weeks ago that I issued my inaugural road safety message, and it pains me greatly today, in the face of our most recent fatalities in Grand Bahama, to again caution persons using our streets as motorists and pedestrians, to do so with the utmost care and attention...
Canadian visitor alleges sexual assault by Jet Ski operator
Authorities yesterday investigated an alleged sexual assault of a Canadian visitor by a Jet Ski operator.
According to police, the woman alleged that a jet ski operator took her for a ride from Cabbage Beach around 1:30 p.m. to a cay off Paradise Island where he sexually assaulted her.
It was the second sexual assault investigation in 48 hours.
Authorities also reported on Sunday that a man from D...
Teary-eyed Antoan Richardson retires
Teary-eyed Antoan Richardson retires
The Bahamian athlete who will always be remembered worldwide for his role in one of the more iconic plays in the history of Major League Baseball (MLB), called it a career yesterday, officially retiring from the sport that has been so good to him, enabling him to travel the world, create life-long friendships and connections, develop long-lasting memories, and most importantly, earn a living.
An e...
U.S. warns spring breakers on Jet Ski operators
U.S. warns spring breakers on Jet Ski operators
The U.S. Department of State has warned its citizens traveling to The Bahamas for spring break against using Jet Skis, as "Jet Ski operators continue to commit sexual assaults and other crimes against tourists, including U.S. citizens".
In its travel warning over the weekend, the department said, "U.S. Embassy personnel are instructed not to use Jet Ski rentals on New Providence and Paradise Islan...
Caribbean Pavement Solutions brings hope and Job Opportunity for young men
Reno Armbrister spent most of his twenties looking for a career, but instead all he found were seasonal jobs...
NDP outlines strategies to improve traffic, bus system
Traffic congestion on New Providence slows down economic growth and frustrates many Bahamians, according to the working draft of the National Development Plan (NDP).
While acknowledging that land is limited, the document proposed that "controlling traffic patterns and implementing bespoke innovative approaches" would help to ease traffic congestion.
An example stated is, "Alternating traffic flows...
Palm Cay Test Drives Electric Vehicles
Palm Cay Test Drives Electric Vehicles
Sean Grazette, General Manager at Easy Eco Car Sales and Richard Browning, General Manager at Palm Cay before a recent test drive of the Nissan Leaf, a zero-emission, electric vehicle.
13 in custody after suspected drugs found
13 in custody after suspected drugs found
THIRTEEN people - eight men and five women - were turned over to police officials by Royal Bahamas Defence Force Marines on Friday after a search uncovered suspected drugs on Friday afternoon at the Port Department.
More focus needed on pedestrian safety
More focus needed on pedestrian safety
Being a pedestrian in New Providence is not easy.
Bahamas 'leapfrogged Jamaica', study says
Bahamas 'leapfrogged Jamaica', study says
The Bahamas ranked among the top 10 Caribbean countries in culture, entertainment, cuisine and adventure, and "leapfrogged" Jamaica to claim the number four spot in absolute rankings, according to the 2016 Caribbean Tourism Quality Index Resonance Report.