News for Friday, September 15, 2017

Lanisha Rolle urges understanding for tornado victims

SOCIAL Services and Urban Renewal Minister Lanisha Rolle visited the tornado-damaged areas in Grand Bahama and urged people to be very “sensitive” and understanding to the victims who suffered significant damage and what they are going through at this time.

Bench warrant issued after 'Chrissy Love' fails to appear before judge

A bench warrant was issued for the arrest of media personality Christina "Chrissy Love" Thompson when she failed to appear before a Supreme Court judge Friday accused of making contemptuous remarks about the legal proceedings against former Cabinet minister Shane Gibson, who had been charged with impropriety.

600 set to take part in Grand Bahama beach clean-up

BEACHES are one of the country’s most valuable assets, and in observance of the 32nd International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday some 600 volunteers will comb the beaches on Grand Bahama removing trash and marine debris.

Former Minister Kenred Dorsett pleads not guilty to nine charges

FORMER Environment Minister Kenred Dorsett was formally arraigned before a Supreme Court judge on Friday charged with using his former ministerial position to extort and solicit $120,000 in bribes from Jonathan Ash.

Irma insurance cover 'colossal waste' - Davis

OPPOSITION Leader Phillip Davis yesterday called the $2.8 million premium paid by the government to renew its Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility policy a “colossal waste.”

Code violations added to hurricane damage

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis expressed grave concern over the lack of enforcement of proper building codes in the construction of houses that were severely damaged by a tornado in a Freeport subdivision.

Styrofoam protest as Resort World closes

RESORTS World Bimini operators have explained the temporary closure of the luxury resort in the wake of Hurricane Irma, insisting the extensive damage to the property's marina is too "big a blow" to address on the fly.

Income tax is NOT ruled out

The Government has not ruled out implementing an income tax, the Deputy Prime Minister revealing yesterday: “We have to consider all options.”

Henfield: Hand spy bill to human rights association

SENATOR Ranard Henfield, head of the We March protest movement, is urging the Minnis administration to give the Grand Bahama Human Rights Association power over the so-called "Spy Bill" before having it tabled in Parliament. Attorney Fred Smith, hea

'I wouldn't have given ride to man if I'd known he was a murder suspect'

A WOMAN testified yesterday how she would have never taken one of two men accused of the 2014 murder of Blair Estates resident Andre Cartwright to hospital had she known the gravity of the matter of which they are accused. Shecoya Davis, taking the

Drugs discovery

A 22-year-old Bahamian woman was taken into custody after she was found in possession of a quantity of dangerous drugs at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) on Wednesday. According to police, around 6.30am, the was woman traveling to t

Businessmen slam IMF’s ‘disastrous’ income tax plan

Bahamian businessmen yesterday slammed the IMF’s income tax proposal, demanding: “Don’t even talk to us about more taxation until the Government’s cleaned its house.”

Income tax ‘hard sell’ in Bahamas

Income tax will be “a hard sell” in the Bahamas, a former finance minister predicted yesterday, warning: “This country was built on tax evasion.”

Non-profit’s $15-$20m boost for Eleuthera

A Bahamian non-profit organisation has injected $15-$20 million into south Eleuthera’s economy since 2008, and is now setting its sights on expansion.

BISX criticised: ‘Not a productive exchange’

The Bahamas International Securities Exchange’s (BISX) low equity listings and trading volume are “not the sign of a productive exchange”, a financial analyst charged yesterday.

Tornado sounded like a 747 crashing

THE sound heading his way was so forceful that Albert Rolle thought a plane was about to crash near his Grand Bahama home.

Mitchell: No impropriety in foreign missions

FORMER Foreign Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell was adamant yesterday there was no “legal impropriety” committed by anyone the day after audits noted there had been “excessive” overtime pay and “exorbitant” spending at some Bahamas emba

Murderer has appeal dismissed

A CONVICT sentenced to nearly 40 years in prison for fatally shooting a man at a convenience store in 2012 has had his appeal dismissed by the country's second highest appellate court. Clarence Smith had contested his 38-year sentence on eight groun

Bank offers $200,000 grant after storm

THE Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has pledged up to $200,000 in grant funds for emergency relief to assist the Bahamas after Hurricane Irma. President of the Inter-American Bank (IDB) Luis Alberto Moreno has offered support to the Bahamas in

'Save Bimini's environment'

THE Bimini leg of the government's Hurricane Irma assessment tour hit a small snag Thursday as a handful of residents used the visit to urge the Minnis administration to take the environmental threats on that island seriously. The government's tour

US offers support despite being battered by Irma itself

THE US Mission to the Bahamas is working together with the Bahamian government and the Bahamian people to respond in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. The US government provided the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos with satellite imagery to aid in recove

A Comic's View: Mitchell skating on ice

Recently, PLP Senator and former Fox Hill MP Fred Mitchell has come under harsh criticism, in the dailies, the talk show circuit and of course social media. FIESTY FRED - It's seems lately Mr.Mitchell is on thin ice socially. Mainly for his post e

'Allow pets to be taken to hurricane shelters in future'

BAHAMAS Humane Society's General Manager Percy Grant hopes Bahamians will one day be allowed to take their pets with them to hurricane shelters. As Hurricane Harvey headed toward Texas last month, images and stories emerged of people travelling to s

Antique Auto Club Wraps up First Ever Raffle

As a part of the Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas’ 30th Anniversary of the Club, the Members decided to hold a “First Ever” Raffle as part of its fund-raising efforts for this year’s selected beneficiary. The Business Community was very supportive wi

BTC brings relief to Bimini

IN the wake of Hurricane Irma, BTC is helping to bring much-needed relief to communities on the island of Bimini. The company's CEO Dexter Cartwright and Customer Experience Vice President Eldri Ferguson-Mackey along with volunteer teams comprised o

A hero’s welcome home

Hailed as a “silver lining” in the destruction left behind by Hurricane Irma, Gavin McKinney returned home on Wednesday night to a “hero’s welcome” as the fourth Bahamian to win a world sailing championship title.

Senior men’s national basketball team to face Canada in FIBA WCup qualifier

AFTER a disappointing summer for national basketball teams at both the junior and senior levels, attention shifts to preparation for the senior men and qualification for the FIBA World Cup 2019.

Franco Miller to play season of prep basketball in Canada

HIGHLY sought after basketball recruit for the class of 2018, Franco Miller Jr will spend a season playing prep basketball in Canada before he makes the leap to the collegiate ranks.

THE FINISH LINE: Athletes who should be considered for some type of national recognition

THERE has been another clarion call for a permanent recognition for legendary sailor Sir Durward “Sea Wolf” Knowles.

New Providence Is "Dirty Gulch"

AS a young boy growing up in the 1980's, I absolutely loved watching Sesame Street.

Ragged Island Will Rebuild

THE people of Ragged Island and its descendants will not abandon their home in it's time of need. Many have seen the pictures and the videos that have come from the island, which are devastating. In the wake of Hurricane Irma a massive cleanup has to be undertaken, and there will have to be a period of rebuilding. Ragged Island has withstood the test of time for hundreds of years and will continue to do so.

Capital markets need ‘education of masses

The Bahamas must improve financial literacy to take its capital markets to the next level, the Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) president said yesterday.

IAN FERGUSON: Companies must understand the value of human resources

The role of human resources professionals is growing rapidly. Businesses small, medium and large understand more clearly the value of well-trained practitioners in the smooth and efficient running of their operations. If a company’s human resources team functions akin to the nucleus of a cell, then the well-being of the cell, tissues, organs, systems and body on the whole depend heavily on the strength and resilience of the nucleus.

‘Substantial’ changes to Investment Funds law

The Securities Commission yesterday said it expects “substantial and substantive” legislation governing Bahamas-domiciled investment funds, with the initial draft set for completion in the next several weeks.

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