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‘Hold your breath’ as tour of prison held
GOVERNMENT officials toured several prison wings under renovation at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services yesterday, including a newly refurbished juvenile facility that, once completed, will be able to accommodate up to 25 minor prisoners.
CBS sees 41% Black Friday sales increase
CBS Bahamas yesterday said Black Friday sales increased by 41 percent compared to pre-pandemic 2019 as Bahamians moved to beat supply chain backlogs through acquiring Christmas gifts early.
Plans made to build new high-medium security correctional facility
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe revealed yesterday that officials are hoping to break ground in the coming weeks on the construction of a new high-medium security correctional facility at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services.
THE QUESTION OF PATERNITY LEAVE: Bahamian mothers advocate for more time off for fathers
The birth of a child can be the most exciting yet stressful and tiring time of a woman’s life.
AG DEFENDS THE NATION OVER FTX: Ryan Pinder hits out at assertions over Bahamas regulations
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder last night defended the country’s digital asset regulations in the wake of international criticisms over its regime following FTX’s collapse, calling assertions that FTX only came to The Bahamas because it was a poorly regulated jurisdiction “shocking” and ignorant.
Cruise port grand opening in may, says chief executive
A GRAND opening for the new Nassau Cruise Port will be held in the last week in May following the multi-million-dollar project’s completion, its chief executive officer revealed yesterday.
‘How many taxi plates have been issued?’
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has urged Transport and Housing Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis to disclose the number of taxi plates that have been issued, amid accusations that the law has not been followed regarding the issuing process.
Liquidators to go after FTX Bahamas payouts
The joint provisional liquidators for FTX’s Bahamian subsidiary are “guaranteed” to go after any payouts to local investors if they violated the Supreme Court freeze imposed as the crypto exchange imploded, it was revealed yesterday.
Start a farm in your own backyard
THE City of Freeport Council has been distributing backyard farming kits to encourage residents to grow and eat their own food.
Ministers praises promoted officers
A CABINET minster praised the Customs Department’s “hard work and dedication” in increasing government revenues and protecting Bahamian borders during a promotion ceremony for 62 officers.
‘Take Back the Night’ event tonight
SURVIVORS of sexual violence will unite today to raise awareness about the “epidemic” of sexual violence in The Bahamas.
‘Stop union-busting’
UNION leaders yesterday called on the Davis administration to stop its “union busting tactics” calling the government’s recent announcement about forthcoming salary increases for public servants that were reportedly made without consultation “a blatant disregard for unions”.
Elderly woman’s death at Exuma resort believed to be ‘accidental’
AN elderly American woman was found dead at a local resort in Exuma early Friday morning, with officials believing her death was “accidental”.
Mt Carmel senior boys rout Greenville 43-25
BAHAMAS SCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
IT was an excellent start to the Bahamas Scholastic Athletic Association’s (Small Schools) 2022/2023 basketball season.
FTX payout probe urged as US trustee intervenes
FTX’s Bahamian provisional liquidators were yesterday urged to “thoroughly investigate” any payouts to local investors that violated the Supreme Court asset freeze as the US Justice Department moved to intervene in Delaware.
Grand Lucayan: Focus on buyer not maximum price
THE Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday argued that the Government should drop its obsession with maximising the Grand Lucayan’s sales price and instead focus on finding the right buyer.
Christmas food items 'will reflect Thanksgiving prices'
SUPER Value owner Rupert Roberts said Friday with the holidays approaching, the price of popular holiday goods will remain consistent to the prices currently reflected in stores.
Taxi union says minister is missing in action
WESLEY Ferguson, president of the Bahamas Taxi Cab Union, said yesterday that union members are still awaiting correspondence from the Ministry of Transport and Housing on the issue of the regulation of taxi plates.
Coral deposits find delays Fortune Bay canal dredge
DREDGING of Freeport’s Fortune Bay canal system has been delayed due to the need to protect coral ecosystems from harm.
AG tells world: Don’t blame us over FTX
The Attorney General last night blasted that it was “a gross oversimplification of reality” for the world to blame The Bahamas for FTX’s collapse as no country had moved “as quickly” to tackle the crypto exchange’s implosion.
