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UPDATED: All seven Bahamian diplomats airlifted out of Haiti
FRIDAY UPDATE: Seven Bahamian diplomats have been airlifted out of Haiti by helicopter and are now safely in the Dominican Republic.
No new work permits for Haitian migrants until revised protocols introduced
LABOUR and Immigration Minister Keith Bell announced on Friday that no new work permits will be processed for Haitians until revised protocols are introduced to ensure the authenticity of documents produced by Haiti’s government.
'Insufficient evidence' to proceed with investigation into claims against JoBeth Coleby-Davis
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said there is “insufficient evidence” to proceed with investigations into claims made against Housing and Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis.
Crimes against the person increased by 23 percent last year
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander revealed on Friday that crimes against the person increased by 23 percent last year when compared to the same period in 2021, including murders, armed robberies and sex crimes that also trended upwards.
PM: HOSPITAL IS IN A CRISIS – ‘We will fix it’ says Davis as he highlights the need for action
PRIME Minister Philip Davis admitted Princess Margaret Hospital is in a state of “crisis” after a tour of the public health facility on Saturday.
Gov’t and insurers battling over VAT medical cost rise
The Government and insurance industry last night traded blows over fears that Bahamian healthcare costs will further increase due to a new VAT treatment set to take effect from April 1, 2023.
Police Commissioner warns ‘zero tolerance’
FOLLOWING an increase in murders and other serious offences last year, Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander warned that there will be a “zero tolerance” approach to crime this year as he highlighted several new crime fighting strategies geared towards tackling gun violence.
$50m Arawak Cay project targets ‘Tesla-like’ impact
A Bahamian former professional basketball player is investing $50m in an Arawak Cay manufacturing facility he hopes will enable this nation to become “a leader in the field” of climate-resilient construction.
Cruise port’s $138m refinance eyes millions in cost savings
Nassau Cruise Port yesterday disclosed it is aiming to slash annual debt servicing costs by several million dollars through refinancing the $138m bond debt that kickstarted its transformation at COVID’s peak.
GBPA must ‘get out of the way’ if can’t fulfil mandate
A 50-year Freeport licensee today calls on the Grand Bahama Port Authority’s (GBPA) owners and Hutchison Whampoa to either finally live up to their development obligations or “get out of the way”.
PETER YOUNG: Could supply of tanks to Ukraine be a turning point?
AS the first anniversary approaches of the worst conflagration on European soil since the Second World War, there has been widespread reporting in the international media this past week of plans by Western countries to supply tanks to Ukraine. With differing numbers being bandied about, the latest information from Kyiv’s ambassador to France is that “numerous countries have officially confirmed their agreement to deliver 321 tanks (to Ukraine)”.
Pelican Bay Resort renovation is ‘good for Grand Bahama’
TOURISM arrivals have reached seven million for 2022 in figures revealed so far, according to Minister of Tourism, Investment and Aviation Chester Cooper.
57-year-old man accused of rape of 21-year-old woman remanded
A 57-year-old man was sent to prison yesterday after being accused of raping a 21-year-old woman earlier this month.
Accused granted bail in unlicenced firearm and ammunition case
A MAN was granted $7,500 bail in court yesterday after being accused of having a loaded pistol in New Providence last week.
Man fined $2000 for possession of marijuana with intent to supply
A MAN was fined $2,000 in court yesterday after admitting to having more than 10 ounces of marijuana.
Pair who deny violating bail are granted bail by court again
TWO men were granted bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after denying that they violated their bail conditions while on release for separate charges of attempted murder and armed robbery.
Athletes qualify for CARIFTA
The third annual Red-Line Athletics Oaktree Sonja Knowles Track Classic over the weekend at the Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium was termed a tremendous success with quite a number of athletes attaining the qualifying standards for the CARIFTA Games.
NPPPSSA mini basketball tourney underway
THE New Providence Public Primary School Sports Association’s 2023 Mini Basketball Tournament got underway yesterday at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium with some exciting games being played by the girls’ teams.
EDITORIAL: Pintard puts Davis in quandary over reshuffle
THERE is something of a political game going on between the leaders of the two major parties in our country at present.
Clinics should not go cashless
Kindly permit me to offer my comments in respect to remarks made by the Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville that the Public Health Clinics will be going cashless.
