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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.
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.
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.
$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.
Bahamas Basketball Federation names its coaching staffs
THE Bahamas Basketball Federation announces its 2022 junior boys’ and junior girls’ coaching staffs.
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.
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.
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.
Special Olympics update
TEAM Bahamas continues competition at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, hosted in Orlando, Florida.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FIFA Nations League qualifier: Bahamas vs Nicaragua today
TEAM Bahamas head coach Nesly Jean says they are looking forward to playing Nicaragua today at 5 pm in their first of two meetings in the FIFA Nations League Qualifier.
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.
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.
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.
EDITORIAL: Another summer of failure ahead for BPL?
WE’VE ASKED it before in this column – but what on Earth is going on at BPL?
Four face court over robbery and firearm
FOUR young men were in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday faced with various charges, including two counts of armed robbery and possession of a firearm and ammunition.
'Daunting task' of removing storm-damaged vehicles from Grand Bahama continues
THE removal of the 30,000 plus storm-damaged vehicles in the City of Freeport and other parts of the island is continuing two years after Dorian, a Grand Bahama Port Authority official said.
