FRONT PORCH: After the warning of Dorian, what is our strategy for the next storm?
IN the closing days of August 2030, a peak period for Atlantic hurricanes, Bahamians and residents nervously eyed a gathering storm. It began as an unreported weather phenomenon off West Africa, travelling westerly and eventually funneled toward The Bahamas as a tropical storm.
EDITORIAL: Court ruling shows up process flaws
THE government has won the right to demolish a grand total of two shanty town homes. Two. Not two hundred. Not two thousand. Just two.
Countries share recommendations on human rights issues with the Bahamas
A UNITED Nations representative for the Netherlands recommended yesterday that The Bahamas extend full marital rights to same-sex couples. This was one of several country’s representatives who recommended the Bahamas adopt more liberal policies on rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) people.
Davis says ‘I cannot’ halt Haiti migrant deportations
PRIME Minister “Brave” Davis reiterated that The Bahamas would continue deporting Haitians, not least because the international community is not doing enough to help the migrants or improve Haiti’s situation.
AG: ‘Policy expectation’ that corporal punishment should not happen in schools
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said the “policy expectation” of the government is that corporal punishment should not be inflicted in schools.
Low energy: Bahamas worst in Caribbean for renewables
Renewable energy providers yesterday voiced significant "doubts" that The Bahamas will meet its 2030 goals after this nation was found to have the lowest penetration in the Caribbean at just 2 percent.
Insurer doing 'everything to remedy' Cayman breaches
Bahamas First's top executive yesterday pledged it is doing "everything possible to remedy" its Cayman Islands' subsidiary's non-compliance with that territory's health insurance regulations due to a claims processing "backlog".
Demolition begins on burned buildings at International Bazaar in Freeport
DERELICT structures in Grand Bahama will continue to be removed, it was pledged yesterday, as bulldozers moved in to tear down fire-hit structures at the International Bazaar.
Taxi fare rate increase to be done by ‘early summer’
TRANSPORT and Housing Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis said yesterday taxi fare rates would be increased by early summer.
Recipients of welfare may face gaming ban
Gaming regulators are mulling measures to ban persons receiving welfare benefits as part of a package of reforms that would also eliminate discrimination against Bahamians playing in hotel casinos if approved.
FTX chief blasts Bahamas over 'closed legal system'
FTX's US chief yesterday blasted The Bahamas' "closed legal system" and argued his team will "find it difficult to protect our rights" due to challenges in gaining approval for their chosen UK KC to act before this nation's courts.
Crackdown coming on national symbols usage
AUTHORITIES are seeing an increase in the unlicensed use of national symbols, with National Security Minister Wayne Munroe warning that unsanctioned use of symbols could prompt a $250 fine or a six months prison sentence.
Pinder tells UN, GBV Bill to be released to public in May
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said a bill addressing gender-based and domestic violence would be released for public consultation this month and is expected to pass Parliament this year.
SHANTY WIN - BUT FOR JUST TWO HOMES: OAG sought demolition for more than 260 shanty sites in Nassau and Abaco
CHIEF Justice Ian Winder ordered the demolition of shanty town structures belonging to just two people in The Bahamas yesterday, far fewer than the government had sought.
Privy Council upholds citizenship ruling
THE Privy Council affirmed Chief Justice Ian Winder’s landmark citizenship ruling on Thursday, declaring that children born out of wedlock to Bahamian men are citizens at birth regardless of their mother’s nationality.
Kacy Lyn Smith Leading JuniorJumper at Lexington Spring Premiere
BAHAMIAN rider Kacy Lyn Smith had a stellar showing at the Lexington Spring Premiere last weekend, riding her two horses Chicago M and Costbar 2 to multiple high placings and being named as the overall leading junior jumper of the competition.
‘I violated parole to look after children since mom’s murder’
A MAN pleaded guilty in court yesterday to violating bail - but said he did so because he must care for his children after their mother was found dead in a canal last month.
DEIDRE BASTIAN: Meet customers where they live
Marketing is no longer about making endless calls, or shaking hands while exchanging business cards.
Gov't blasted over 'feeble' GB water rate hike reply
The Opposition's finance spokesman yesterday blasted the Government for a "weak and feeble response" to the hike in water rates that will be imposed on Grand Bahama residents and businesses from next month.
Gaming discrimination end will 'go in both directions'
The Gaming Board's executive chairman yesterday indicated that casinos are open to Bahamians gaming at their resorts as the deputy prime minister conceded the separation from web shops is growing "thin".
