US Chargé d’Affaires praises govt’s move to pay Cuban workers directly
THE United States has for the first time publicly backed The Bahamas’ overhaul of its system for hiring Cuban professionals, praising the move to pay workers directly rather than through Havana’s state agencies.
Education director: No widespread evidence large number of students cannot speak English
DIRECTOR of Education Dominique McCartney Russell said there is “no widespread evidence” that large numbers of students in public schools cannot speak English.
Davis: Raising of US flag over new embassy a public reaffirmation of friendship
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday described the raising of the American flag at the new United States Embassy in Nassau as a powerful symbol of the enduring friendship between The Bahamas and the United States.
Man accused of killing gang leader
A MAN was denied bail yesterday in connection with the 2022 shooting death of a rival gang leader on a bus.
Two years jail for having loaded gun
A MAN was sentenced to 24 months in prison after admitting to carrying a loaded gun on a motorbike last weekend.
AG: Govt to assemble expert committee to draft first AI policy
THE Bahamas will soon seat an expert committee to draft its first national policy on artificial intelligence, Attorney General Ryan Pinder said yesterday, warning that AI carries both great promise and serious risk.
Disney Cruise Line announces $50,000 donation to BNT to support conservation in Abaco
DISNEY Cruise Line announced yesterday a $50,000 investment in the Bahamas National Trust to support conservation and expand educational programmes at Abaco National Park.
Man convicted of murder has life sentence reduced to 45 years
A MAN convicted of the 2018 murder of Rico Archer had his life sentence replaced with a 45-year prison term in the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Man accused of groping 13-year-old girl
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of touching his 13-year-old neighbour inappropriately near Lincoln Boulevard last weekend.
Man charged with neglect of 8-year-old son
A father was granted bail yesterday after being accused of neglecting his eight-year-old son by leaving him alone in Nassau Village.
AG says Gov’t to develop ‘comprehensive’ AI policy
Attorney General Ryan Pinder has announced the government is developing a comprehensive national policy on artificial intelligence, with a focus on managing both the opportunities and risks of AI in the financial services sector.
Gov’t turned down $1bn in UK export financing
The Prime Minister’s Office yesterday confirmed that the Government elected not to “pursue” up to $1bn in financing offered by a UK government agency that included $200m for Grand Bahama’s airport.
Charisma Taylor talks about her hair loss as a result of alopecia
TOKYO, Japan — At one time, versatile Charisma Taylor would have been shy about exposing herself to the world about her hair loss condition as a result of alopecia.
Bell: Help for microburst victims may cost in the low six figures
THE government expects to spend in the low six-figure range repairing homes damaged by a violent microburst in eastern New Providence over the weekend, Housing and Urban Renewal Minister Keith Bell said.
WORLDS 200M: Strachan battles leg injury to reach final
TOKYO, Japan: Despite suffering a slight left leg injury going to the finish line, Bahamian veteran sprinter Anthonique Strachan was still able to secure her lane in Friday's final of the women's 200 metres at the 20th World Championships.
British Colonial seeks supplier ‘flexibility’ on prices, payments
The British Colonial has asked vendors to provide it with “temporary” pricing discounts and extended repayment terms due to September and October occupancies falling “significantly below forecast”.
‘The US and Bahamas have always deserved this building’
THE United States has formally opened its $227m embassy in downtown Nassau, a gleaming new complex that American officials say symbolises Washington’s enduring ties to The Bahamas and its intent to deepen engagement across investment, security and diplomacy.
‘Mixed emotions’ for workers on likely sale of Morton Salt
Morton Salt’s 100-plus Bahamian employees were yesterday said to have “mixed emotions” over the operation’s potential purchase by a Grand Bahama-based energy and natural resources group.
