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Go Bonfire digital procurement platform has saved government $2.6m since launch
ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis said government had saved about $2.6m since launching a new digital procurement platform in November.
Planned shanty town demolition in Abaco sparking mixed reactions
THE government’s latest push to demolish shanty town structures is sparking mixed reactions from Abaco residents — fear from those set to be displaced and cheers from those ready for the communities to be eliminated.
East Grand Bahama pine forests showing signs of 'regeneration'
The pine forests in East Grand Bahama are showing signs of “regeneration” post Dorian, a Forestry official with the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources confirmed.
250 jobs to come in Exuma project
A new $500m project for Exuma promises to boost that island’s tourism and spark significant job growth.
‘The proper action was taken not to land those persons in our country’
KEITH Bell says immigration officials correctly denied two Moldovan models entry to The Bahamas in a case that has sparked international headlines.
Tit-for-tat over FTX
Greetings. And thank you for the space in your daily publication to proffer up these several points Of view.
FRONT PORCH: Catholic Social Teaching promotes, protects and defends the radical dignity of the human person
IN A 55-minute speech during a 2015 pastoral visit to Bolivia, Pope Francis addressed a crowd of farmers, indigenous people and activists with this ringing plea: “You are social poets: creators of work, builders of housing, producers of food, above all for people left behind by the world market.
Clubs and Societies – March 24th
The Antique Auto Club held an art show at last weekend’s car show - and the winners have been chosen in four categories, each with a 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
Judge rules officer was unlawfully detained
A JUDGE ruled a police officer was unlawfully arrested in 2016 after declaring support for Maria Daxon.
Commissioner ‘acted correctly’ in case of unlawfully detained officer
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander believes he acted correctly in a case that has left taxpayers on the hook for damages after a judge ruled a police officer was unlawfully detained.
INSIGHT: How does our nation gain from these resort developments?
AS ANNOUNCEMENTS go, it couldn’t have come at a worse time for the developers – but perhaps not a better time for the nation.
Fun run/walk on final morning of CARIFTA
The Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) has officially launched the “Let’s Move Bahamas” fun run/walk.
New legal hurdle faces govt on shanty towns
THE government faces a new legal challenge over the possible demolition of shanty towns after an appeal was filed against an earlier ruling.
Home rental regulation
Permit me space in your newspaper to comment on the proposed Tourism Development Corporation of the Bahamas Bill which I understand was pulled from the House today.
Minister of Tourism touts ‘significant’ opportunities as Grand Bahama tourism grows
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper said the government is committed to entrepreneurship and will be launching an entrepreneurship symposium around the country, starting in Grand Bahama.
Men in court over series of robberies
A MAN has been sent to prison after being accused of a series of armed muggings over the last two months.
Keith Bell calls for increased productivity in labour force
LABOUR Minister Keith Bell called for increased productivity in the labour force on Friday, saying that the lack thereof has contributed to the high number of work permits issued each year.
Inter-school National Golf Championships April 17-21 at BGF’S 9-hole driving range
AFTER hosting two successful events in 2021 and 2022, the Bahamas Golf Federation’s Junior Golf Association is eager to put on the third edition of the Inter-School National Golf Championships.
Climate Change outlook grim, especially for small island states
A new United Nations report offers a troubling assessment of a world running out of time to prevent catastrophic levels of global warming.
Court clerk faces fraud and money laundering charges
A MAGISTRATE’S Court clerk was in tears yesterday as she faced 20 fraud-related charges - with prosecutors alleging she abused her court position for profit and gain.
