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‘I WANT JUSTICE FOR RAPE BY MP’ – Woman says she is still cooperating with police after PM says he heard she would not press charges
THE woman who alleges she was raped and assaulted by a sitting Member of Parliament is still cooperating with police to address the matter, despite Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ comments on Saturday.
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Brothers murdered together over weekend
TWO brothers, one who aimed to become a top boxer representing The Bahamas internationally, and another who planned to wed his fiancé next month, were murdered together on Saturday.
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PM’s Bermuda flight ‘reckless, negligent’
The Prime Minister’s Bermuda trip has flown into a fresh storm of controversy as the airline responsible is battling a $200,000 fine over accusations it operated the flight in a “negligent and/or reckless” manner.
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Davis says he is ‘distressed’ by murders
PRIME Minister Phillip Davis said he is “distressed” by the latest streak of murders in New Providence.
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Hotel union: ‘One item’ away on industrial deal
The hotel union’s president says it is just “one item” away from concluding an industrial agreement with the main employer body, and believes once it is completed other “dominoes” will fall.
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Tourism ‘doesn’t need any more’ air fare fees
The Bahamas must work with the airline industry “to put a ceiling” on travel costs to the destination, a senior hotelier is asserting, as this nation “doesn’t need any more taxes” included in ticket prices.
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Air fares blamed for 20% Briland villa rentals drop
A Harbour Island realtor has blamed “crazy” air fares that have more than doubled compared to pre-COVID for a 20 percent slowdown in high-end villa rentals during the 2023 peak winter season.
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Woman alleging rape and assault by MP retains lawyer
THE woman who alleges she was raped and assaulted by a sitting Member of Parliament has retained a lawyer.
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Water Corp targets further 57% system loss reduction
The Water & Sewerage Corporation has extended by four-and-a-half years a contract that has saved itself and its customers more than $153m over the past decade.
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Disney teams with BTVI for Eleuthera expansion
The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) has partnered with Disney Cruise Line to construct a new campus in Eleuthera for the training of its residents.
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BPL separations hit utility expertise
Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) is facing “significant” workforce challenges after losing hundreds of years in combined expertise through a previous voluntary separation exercise, a Cabinet minister said yesterday.
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POLITICIANS worldwide are fighting over carbon dioxide prices, domestic flights and kerosene taxes to slow down climate change. The goal is to limit the global rise in temperatures to two degrees. But most energy forecasts are of the opinion that we are losing this battle. With this in mind, it is no surprise that car manufacturers are trying to do their part to make the world a greener place.
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D’Aguilar says RCI Beach Club project is good for Bahamians
FORMER Minister of Tourism and Aviation Dionisio D’Aguilar said he supports Royal Caribbean International’s $110m Paradise Island Royal Beach Club project.
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CPSA says gun violence has significantly impacted Princess Margaret Hospital
THE Princess Margaret Hospital has been significantly affected by gun violence, according to the head of the Consultant Physicians Staff Association (CPSA).
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Couple evade attempted murder when a gunman opened fire on them in their yard
A COUPLE cleaning their vehicle outside their home had to flee for their lives yesterday after a gunman opened fire on them.
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EDITORIAL: PM’s words do not bring clarity to investigation
THE progress of the rape investigation into a sitting MP continues to be watched closely by all concerned.
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Gonsalves was right
It is clear that, instead of feeling acute embarrassment that Ralph Gonsalves had to point out from St Vincent the stark insanity of our bail situation in The Bahamas, some members of my profession chose instead to defend the indefensible.
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Collectively we can make a difference
This past weekend the Bahamas lost another promising young man to the streets. He was filled with hope, enthusiasm and was committed to putting in the work necessary to maximize his potential. They say luck is attained when preparation meets opportunity. He was prepared. He needed the opportunity.
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BBSQ failed to protect workers
I am bewildered on how poorly we treat the safety of our construction workers in The Bahamas.
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INSIGHT: What are ‘we’ prepared to do to change the rising violence in our country?
IT’s been another violent week in The Bahamas, with more murders, more bodies in our streets and again the cry going up “What can we do about crime?”
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