Still waiting on public bus system reform

At the beginning of November, Minister of Transport and Aviation Glenys Hanna-Martin launched Road Safety Month. The "Draw the Line" campaign must continue through the holiday season to reiterate safe driving practices. But Bahamians should have the option to rely on a safe and reliable bus system. Regrettably, successive governments have delayed a critical overhaul of public transportation, mu...

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BIFF partners with the Embassy of the People's Republic of China

The 10th Annual Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF), from December 5-13, will once again celebrate "Cinema in Paradise".

BIFF is proud to announce that for the second year the Embassy of the People's Republic of China will be providing Chinese films to be showcased before and during the 2013 film festival...

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Man killed in car crash near airport

A man was killed and two others were injured when a dump truck and a rental car collided on Coral Harbour Road near Lake Killarney yesterday.
The MAC truck was traveling south and the silver Chevrolet Aveo was traveling north when the crash occurred just before noon, police said.
Police said the driver of the rental car was crushed on impact and died on the scene.
The car was pinned about two feet...

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Arson probe in scrap metal yard fire

Fire department officials are investigating the possibility of arson after a raging fire erupted at the scrap metal yard near Anatol Rodgers High School yesterday morning, causing clouds of smoke to billow in the school's direction, according to Fire Services Director Superintendent Walter Evans.
The school on Faith Avenue was forced to close.
Two teams of firefighters worked to put out the blaze ...

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More Than 500 Volunteers In Nassau Remove Over 7,600 Items Of Trash During International Coastal Cleanup

Nassau, Bahamas -- More than 500 volunteers from all walks of life turned out to participate in the 27th anniversary of International Coastal Cleanup in New Providence.

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BCCEC to promote trade with Panama

Officials from both Panama and The Bahamas are optimistic that trade between the two nations will be on the rise in the coming years.
The Consul General for Panama David McGrath is reporting daily inquiries from food and retail wholesalers. As the products improve in quality, entrepreneurs are coming to realize the cost benefits of doing business out of Panama's massive and growing free zone.
"I ...

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Opening of new auto parts store shows confidence in recovering Abaco economy

Opening of new auto parts store shows confidence in recovering Abaco economy
Local family partners with international chain to bring more choice and lower costs to residents

DUNDAS TOWN, ABACO, FEBRUARY 29, 2012 ? The economy of Abaco is showing signs of recovery as a new investment in the retail sector brings new jobs and a new option for consumers.

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Greenslade Wants Persons to Reveal Locations of 'chop shops'

Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade on Wednesday called on members of the public to blow the whistle on neighborhood "chop shops" or car theft rings which resell stolen cars and their parts.

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Car theft problem at airport

There have been increasing instances of vehicle theft at the employee parking lot of the Lynden Pindling International Airport, according to several people who work at the airport.
Airport operations employee with the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation Roshan Lewis said yesterday that she had her car stolen from the airport's employee parking lot on Sunday.
She lamented that when she went to the Nas...

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