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Cooper defends bill impacting vacation rental hosts
March 22, 2023
Cooper defends bill impacting vacation rental hosts
Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper contended yesterday that the Tourism Development Corporation (TDC) legislation that was scheduled for debate on Monday, but was postponed at the request of vacation rental owners who asked to be consulted on the bill, is not controversial and encourages the growth of the industry through incentives.
GEA's college fair reaching students on GB and Abaco
March 21, 2023
GEA's college fair reaching students on GB and Abaco
Hundreds of senior high school students across Grand Bahama and Abaco had the opportunity to speak with representatives from six tertiary institutions during Gemini Educators and Associates (GEA) Spring College Fair 2023 Showcase.
March 21, 2023
Vacation rental hosts oppose tourism bill, request debate be suspended
Vacation rental hosts have requested debate be suspended on a bill intended to regulate tourism-related enterprises, stating in a written letter to House Speaker Patricia Deveaux that it lacks industry support.
March 02, 2023
Bill tabled to codify TDC, establish tourism development fund
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper yesterday tabled the Tourism Development Corporation of The Bahamas Bill, 2023 which among other things, seeks to establish a tourism development fund.
Flatfoot in children
February 28, 2023
Flatfoot in children
It brings great joy when parents see the fat, cuddly feet of their children and watch them waddle down the hallway making their first steps. Those cute, flat, cuddly feet are one of the hallmarks of childhood that can become a vexing foot problem later in life – flatfeet.
Strength, resilience & value
February 28, 2023
Strength, resilience & value
Erika Mariaelena Robinson is on a mission. The empowerment coach helps people to break through the obstacles that are holding them back, increase their self-confidence and transform their negative self-talk into positive action. She does this by openly sharing her story of abuse and by letting people know they can turn whatever their pain looks like into power.
Moultrie: AG Pinder 'over-reaching' on PAC
February 24, 2023
Moultrie: AG Pinder 'over-reaching' on PAC
FORMER House Speaker Halson Moultrie believes Attorney General Ryan Pinder is indirectly trying to overturn his 2021 decision on the Public Accounts Committee.
FNM anger at AG attempt to 'handcuff and muzzle' PAC
February 23, 2023
FNM anger at AG attempt to 'handcuff and muzzle' PAC
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard expressed the opposition's outrage over Attorney General Ryan Pinder's attempt to "handcuff" and "muzzle" the Public Accounts Committee.
February 23, 2023
BCA will begin issuing licenses to contractors, says president
The Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) is no longer waiting for the government to issue licenses to Bahamian contractors, the association's President Leonard Sands announced yesterday. The BCA will begin to issue the licenses themselves within the next two weeks.
WHY THE NO-SHOW AT PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE? Pintard wants answers as Attorney General advises PS to stay away
February 22, 2023
WHY THE NO-SHOW AT PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE? Pintard wants answers as Attorney General advises PS to stay away
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard is "concerned" that Permanent Secretary Luther Smith was a "no show" before the Public Accounts Committee yesterday.
College fair opens doors for GB high school students
February 21, 2023
College fair opens doors for GB high school students
As 12th graders from private and public high schools throughout the island prepare for graduation ceremonies this summer, Legacy College Readiness & Tours held its first college fair on Grand Bahama last week at St. George's Gymnasium.
February 20, 2023
CRACKDOWN - PM: We cannot have shanty towns on our islands
PRIME Minister Phillip "Brave" Davis pledged to take "decisive" action on shantytowns, saying prosecutions will be made where seen fit on the issue.
Show your feet some love
February 14, 2023
Show your feet some love
What are your feet saying at this time of year? Are they feeling the love, or are they being ignored, neglected, or even tortured? After all, the feet are located way down at the bottom of your legs, out of sight and often, out of mind. It's easy to forget that your foot health is as important as the health of the rest of your body and mind.
Chickcharney Challenge deemed a success
February 09, 2023
Chickcharney Challenge deemed a success
The Chickcharney Challenge's return is now officially in the books, with event organizers already setting their sights on a possible relay event which they hope can be held in tandem with the country's upcoming 50th anniversary of independence celebrations.
New nurses leader seeks a rebrand
February 08, 2023
New nurses leader seeks a rebrand
THE NEWLY-elected president of the Bahamas Nurses Union, Muriel Lightbourn, is determined to rebrand the union, despite tensions over the previous administration.
Press Statement - National Honours
February 07, 2023
Press Statement - National Honours
The Advisory Committee for National Honours invites nominations from the general public of persons fit to be conferred with an award under the National Honours Act 2016 and Regulations made thereunder. The established Societies of Honour under Section 5 of the Act are as follows:
January 31, 2023
DAVIS: STAY OUT OF MY BUSINESS - PM hits back at FNM leader over calls for reshuffle
PRIME Minister Phillip "Brave" Davis insisted yesterday that he has no plans to shuffle his Cabinet at this time after calls from FNM leader Michael Pintard for him to do so, saying the opposition needs "to stay out of my business".
Too heavy for your feet
January 17, 2023
Too heavy for your feet
Being overweight and obese, places increased pressure on your feet, ankles and lower limbs, which makes you more likely to experience arthritis, foot pain and skin problems on the feet, which can lead to problems in the knees, hips and back.
'Minister must resign' over taxi plates issue
January 16, 2023
'Minister must resign' over taxi plates issue
THE head of the Bahamas Taxi Cab Union is calling for Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis to resign, claiming that her decisions since assuming office have caused utter "chaos" and "turmoil" in the industry.
Law already deals with 'rape' in marriage
January 16, 2023
Law already deals with 'rape' in marriage
Dear Editor, Recently, the print media has been reporting, albeit anonymously, divorce/family proceedings held in the Supreme Court. Such reporting appears to be novel as over the years one rarely expected to read about proceedings held in the family division of the Supreme Court.
Mario Ford program supported by CWCO
January 09, 2023
Mario Ford program supported by CWCO
Inner city children as young as four and up to 15 years old continue to use baseball as a tool for sport, physical fitness and character development, thanks to the Mario Ford Baseball Program and financial support from sponsors such as Consolidated Water (Bahamas) Ltd. (CWCO).
It’s a New Year! Cleveland Clinic, Florida shares 10 Health Trends That Should Go Viral in 2023
January 06, 2023
It’s a New Year! Cleveland Clinic, Florida shares 10 Health Trends That Should Go Viral in 2023
A new year always brings with it new hope for what’s to come, as evidenced by the very concept of New Year’s resolutions, and “new year, new start” challenges like Veganuary (going vegan for the first month of the year) and Dry January (cutting out alcohol for the month).
Kieria afforded a chance at higher education
December 12, 2022
Kieria afforded a chance at higher education
Change is one of those constants that exists from the day a person is born until the day they die. Change is an inescapable part of life, even though it can sometimes be scary and difficult.
November 16, 2022
Record turnout for Run for Pompey, more than 300 run, walk and unite for Exuma
Under skies that dropped a soft spitting rain and ground packed with the pounding of rubber-clad feet, more than 300 men, women, teens and children took part in the 8th Run for Pompey, November 12.
BMOTIA at World Trade Market 2022
November 09, 2022
BMOTIA at World Trade Market 2022
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) is exhibiting at World Travel Market2022, 6-9 November, with a delegation led by the Acting Director General, Latia Duncombe.
$5,000 donation handed to Exuma Junkanoo group
October 31, 2022
$5,000 donation handed to Exuma Junkanoo group
THE Bahamas Striping Group of Companies in collaboration with the Ministry of Works and Utilities on Friday presented an Exuma Junkanoo group with a cheque for $5,000 for the upcoming Junkanoo season.
'We need justice over prison death'
October 28, 2022
'We need justice over prison death'
A RELATIVE of a mentally ill man who died in hospital this week, two weeks after a prison fight, is calling for justice and accused correctional officers of not paying attention to the inmates the night the attack occurred.
'DON'T DEPORT MY CHILDREN TO HAITI': US resident says her daughters, ages 9 and 11, held by Immigration
October 26, 2022
'DON'T DEPORT MY CHILDREN TO HAITI': US resident says her daughters, ages 9 and 11, held by Immigration
A HAITIAN mother who is a resident of the United States is calling on the government to release her children who were allegedly taken into custody by the Department of Immigration while they were attempting to travel to America in what was a suspected smuggling operation.
October 25, 2022
Bahamian rowers compete in Head of the Charles Regatta
Six rowers from the Nassau Rowing Club (NRC) and the Windsor High School Rowing Club traveled to Cambridge, Massachusetts to compete in the Head of the Charles Regatta on the Charles River this past weekend.
October 25, 2022
UB Athletics, US Embassy team up for community basketball clinic
The University of The Bahamas (UB) Mingoes and the United States (US) Embassy teamed up Saturday, October 15 to host a basketball clinic for high school players in the community at the university's courts.
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