LETTERS: Pride in our national symbols
WE talk often of national pride and our unique culture but how serious are we?
LETTERS: All is not well in the classroom
THERE are some who like to talk about learning loss.
Morton Salt hails its Inagua deal ‘win-win’
Morton Salt has described the sale of its Bahamas operation as a “win-win” for all parties - including its employees - and pledged that Inagua will “remain a vital component of our long-term supply mix”.
Petition demanding 11 key fly fishing reforms
The Bahamas Fly Fishing Industry Association (BFFIA) has launched a petition demanding reforms in 11 key areas including a ‘fronting’ crackdown and changes to the licences held by captains and guides.
Gov’t touts civil service pay increases of 8-31%
The Government last night said Bahamian civil servants will have received base pay increases of between 8 percent to 31 percent over the last four years following completion of the latest salary review.
‘Disastrous for the Exumas’: Second Rosewood challenge
A second neighbouring developer is challenging the Rosewood Exuma project’s planning approvals amid fears the latter “will be disastrous for the Exumas” and threaten its own $148m investment.
SpaceX now targeting 19 more Bahamas landings
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is bidding to resume booster recovery operations in Bahamian waters with up to 19 further landings projected should the necessary government approvals be obtained.
Child dies after Freeport playground swing set collapses on top of him
A CHILD who died when a swing set collapsed at a Freeport playground had to be taken to hospital in his mother’s car because of the delay in an ambulance arriving.
Fears over infection rise for dialysis patients at PMH
DIAlYSIS patients at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) are facing heightened risks of infection, with healthcare workers blaming temporary catheters, staff shortages and inconsistent supplies for the crisis.
Junkanoo divided over support for govt bill
SEVERAL major Junkanoo groups have broken ranks with the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP), throwing their support behind the government’s proposed Junkanoo Authority Bill, despite the JCNP’s opposition.
Public officers to get pay rise
THOUSANDS of public officers will see bigger pay cheques starting in December after the Davis administration completed a long-promised salary review exercise, with increases retroactive to September 1, 2025.
‘Don’t demonise lawful water sports operators’
The Bahamas must not permit the “demonisation” of its water sports industry due to the actions of rogue operators, a well-known industry executive is urging.
Op-Ed: UK recognises Palestinian State
In a historic, diplomatic step, the UK, alongside two other Commonwealth nations, Australia and Canada, yesterday recognised a Palestinian State.
WORLD VIEW: Haiti needs a single strategy, real money, and political discipline
I return to a focus on Haiti because it is too easy for the world to discard the situation in that beleaguered country.
Op-Ed: Power of our vote - our call to action
WE live in a strange political paradox — a nation that sings the hymns of democracy while often marching to the drumbeat of autocracy.
INSIGHT: We must protect freedom of speech
We are living in strange times.
GB Shipyard to double apprentice investment
The Grand Bahama Shipyard is planning by 2028 to double the current investment in its Bahamian apprenticeship programme to coincide with the arrival of its two new floating docks worth $600m.
Bowleg: World Famous Valley Boys missed out on seed funding over failure to register
MARIO Bowleg says the World Famous Valley Boys missed out on government seed funding because they failed to register with his ministry, rejecting the group’s claim that they were unfairly excluded.
Govt waiting on US to sign off on proposed Cuban workers agreements
CUBAN healthcare workers could soon sign direct contracts with the government if a proposed labour agreement submitted to US officials last week is approved, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said Friday.
