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Nassau does not need local govt
The Progressive Liberal Party government's plan to introduce local government in Nassau will add another unnecessary layer of bureaucracy in the capital, which is where the central government is headquartered. The prime minister resides in Nassau. In fact, every prime minister dating back to Sir Roland Symonette lived in Nassau. To the best of my knowledge, each of Nassau's 24 MPs resides in New Providence, where the House of Assembly and the Senate are located.
Govt reverses previous administration's stance on Venezuela's Maduro regime
In light of three countries being excluded from the upcoming Summit of the Americas, Foreign Affairs and Public Service Minister Fred Mitchell has announced that the government is reversing the previous administration's position on Venezuela and is now supporting Nicholas Maduro's regime.
'TREASURE SHARE MUST FAVOUR US': Govt seeks to secure ‘majority’ of riches found by explorers
A multi-million underwater explorer yesterday said it will cease treasure salvaging in Bahamian waters immediately if the Government's plans to take a "majority" share of the financial rewards prove unworkable.
18 Bahamians named in Queen's Birthday Honours
Eighteen Bahamians have been named in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Eight Mile Rock hosts Randol Fawkes Labour Day March
Despite overcast skies, marchers turned out in force for the Randol Fawkes Labour Day March which started at Seagrape, Eight Mile Rock, at 8am on Friday and concluded at the St Stephen's Anglican Church grounds where various trade union representatives spoke.
PM: Property tax arrears at $800m
The Prime Minister yesterday revealed that real property tax arrears now total $800m as he pointed to the Government's plan to allocate all past due revenues to paying off the national debt when collected.
'Economic dignity': Container Port slashes casuals to 24%
The Prime Minister yesterday said the Government's drive for "economic dignity" had resulted in Freeport Container Port reducing the number of "casual" employees in its workforce to 24 percent.
$1.6m contract signed for morgue upgrades
THE Public Hospitals Authority has signed a contract for approximately $1.6 million with Pinnacle Investment Company Limited for the renovation and upgrades of the morgue at Grand Bahama's Rand Memorial Hospital.
Munroe: Always concern over deaths while on bail
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Monroe says there is always concern when people on bail are victims of murder.
Four teens accused of Quinton McKenzie's murder
FOUR teens appeared in a Magistrate’s Court accused of murder.
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.
Cruise port hits 97% end-May occupancy
Passenger occupancies on vessels calling at Nassau Cruise Port in the final week of May exceeded 97 percent, it was revealed yesterday, signalling the sector is closing on full recovery from COVID-19’s ravages.
Take the tools of death out of the marketplace
The definition of fire arm is a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder —usually called small arms.
HMBS Flamingo Disaster 10th May, 1980
A Sermon Preached by Canon S. Sebastian Campbell at the annual Red Mass in observance of the sinking of HMBS Flamingo.
Electricity cost rise ‘pretty dangerous’ for economy
Bahamian businesses yesterday warned any increase in electricity costs will be “pretty dangerous” for an economy still recovering from COVID-19’s devastation, although some said spiking global oil prices make such a hike “inevitable”.
Man shot dead at East Street plaza
A MAN was fatally shot on Friday at an East Street plaza as he was in the process of collecting someone.
Team being set up to deal with gender-based violence
A TEAM is being established to deal with issues related to gender-based violence, Press Secretary Clint Watson announced on Friday.
Roadmasters’ Midnight Madness returns on Labour Day morning
WITH COVID-19 restrictions being lifted and more sporting activities resuming, the Bahamas Roadmasters Running Club is eager to get its 60-strong membership back on the road running again.
‘Lincoln Bain's gun licence should be taken away’
FORMER Senator Rodney Moncur has called on police to revoke the gun licence for Coalition of Independents leader Lincoln Bain.
