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‘WHY DIDN’T GOVT ACT ON BPL’S OIL?': Pintard demands why securing cheap supply was not carried out

OPPOSITION Leader Michael Pintard is “deeply concerned” that Bahamas Power and Light is considering a cost increase for consumers, insisting yesterday that at the heart of the issue is the manner in which the government has “mismanaged” the power provider to date.

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Small home repair scheme to start next month

DISASTER Reconstruction Authority executive chairman Alex Storr said officials plan to start the first phase of the Small Home Repair Programme by early next month.

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DEREK SMITH: Compliance amid rapid business change is key

Internal and external stakeholders, particularly in the areas of data protection and environmental, social and governance (ESG) responsibility, are placing increasing emphasis upon compliance. This compels chief compliance officers, chief risk officers and other executives to create a more flexible and responsive compliance function, even as they manage rising costs and company-wide expense-cutting pressures.

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$1M EMBASSY MAKEOVER BILL: Minister hits out at Minnis administration over spending on ambassador’s apartment in Europe

LABOUR and Immigration Minister Keith Bell yesterday accused the Minnis administration of the “indiscriminate callous haemorrhage” of the public purse to buy extravagant furnishings and decor for an ambassador’s apartment in Europe.

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Bahamas Basketball Federation names its coaching staffs

THE Bahamas Basketball Federation announces its 2022 junior boys’ and junior girls’ coaching staffs.

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Equestrian Awards rock Balmoral Club

MEMBERS of the Equestrian sport community turned out in style at the Balmoral Club last weekend to celebrate the accomplishments of an eventful 2021-2022 competition season. Attendees enjoyed a raffle and silent auction as well as dinner and dancing.

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Barefoot boy

As I walked to the corner to catch the 21 bus, something inside kept telling me that this would be one of the best days I had ever had.

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Special Olympics update

TEAM Bahamas continues competition at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, hosted in Orlando, Florida.

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Champions are crowned at the BLTA Junior Nationals

IT was a weekend of exciting and competitive tennis matches at The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) Junior Nationals.

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No excuse for child abuse

I write this letter out of my frustration at the lack of an established national child sexual prevention programme in this country.

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Three dead in bloody 24 hours

THREE men were killed in separate incidents less than 24 hours apart, pushing the country’s murder count to 69 for the year.

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New Providence Softball Association to start season July 1-2

PRESIDENT Dwayne Stevens has confirmed that the New Providence Softball Association will now start its 2022 season over the weekend of July 1-2 in the Bankers Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.

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Leaders need to act over flooding

What has happened over the last few weeks should now more than ever be a wake up call for our country’s parliamentary leaders.

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Bahamas set for Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships

THE Bahamas Golf Federation (BGF) confirms its participation in the upcoming Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships (CAJGC) scheduled for June 28-30 in Puerto Rico.

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Fatherhood: Meaning of life

I treated lightly sacred things, and went my way in search of fun.

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Urgent cleaning of Goodman’s Beach

I urgently need help to address the cleaning of Goodman’s Bay Beach in Nassau.

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Prospects make pro debut in Minor League Baseball

THE newest group of Bahamian baseball prospects made their professional debuts in the Dominican Summer League (DSL) while others progressed to the Arizona (ACL) and Florida (FCL) Complex Leagues for their respective franchises.

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BJ Murray assigned to the Chicago Cubs’ high-a affiliate

BJ Murray Jr continues his progression in the Chicago Cubs organisation.

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We must support the police

It is hoped that the contents of this letter will encourage action from residents and increase sup­port for the police.

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Swimmers get set for FINA Worlds

BAHAMAS Aquatics’ four-member team named to the FINA World Aquatics Championships are all set for their trip to Budapest, Hungary, June 18 to July 3.

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