THE KDK REPORT: Something in the tea
GROWING up on a remote family island with limited access to traditional western medicine led many indigenous Bahamians to find alternative natural cures for their medical ailments.
INSIGHT: Another chance for Davis to press case on climate
IT has not been a good week for the PLP government.
Works Minister inspects $60m Exuma infrastructure project
WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears and other officials were in Exuma on Friday to assess and inspect the progress of the $60m roadworks and infrastructure project on the island.
Food stores ‘expecting’ price control extension
Bahamian food stores yesterday said they “expect” the Government to extend tomorrow’s deadline to implement the major price control regime expansion if both parties are unable to reach agreement by then.
Roadworks blasted over 30% sales fall
A frustrated Bahamian auto dealer yesterday blasted the Village Road roadworks for both causing a 30 percent decline in sales and failing to resolve his decade-old sewerage problem.
Banks ‘can take more’ as debt drops $29m
Bahamian commercial banks have “significant capacity” to take on more government debt, the Ministry of Finance’s top official has asserted, after the national debt for the three months to end-September fell by $29m.
‘Don’t crash private’ healthcare with NHI
A prominent doctor has warned the Government that its proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) reforms must not “crash private healthcare” and suffocate the “innovation and investment” that drives improved medical care.
Union ‘in bad position’ as members ready ultimatum
BAHAMAS Public Service Union (BPSU) president Kimsely Ferguson will be faced with an “ultimatum” from union members as they are disgruntled with his leadership, this newspaper was told.
BPL meeting with hotels a ‘listening opportunity’
BAHAMAS Power and Light CEO Shevonn Cambridge said today’s meeting with hoteliers is more of a “listening opportunity”.
Retailers ‘understand’ minimum wage increase
MERCHANTS said they understand the move to increase minimum wage as it is necessary to help ease the cost of the living crisis within the country.
No decision - but damaged Columbus statue moved
THE statue of Christopher Columbus at Government House has been removed and will remain in storage until the government and stakeholders determine what to do with it.
Doctors alarm at outsourcing plan
CONSULTANT physicians at the Princess Margaret Hospital are upset with government’s proposed plan to “outsource” care to Doctors Hospital due to ward closures and renovations.
FNM names law it says govt broke over trip to Bermuda
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard accused the government of violating the Public Finance Management Act when it used public money to pay for Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ controversial trip to Bermuda.
THREE MURDERS IN VIOLENT WEEKEND: Two shooting victims were out on bail
THREE people — including two men on bail for serious crimes — were shot dead in separate incidents over the weekend, police said.
Shamar Burrows leads Tigers to opening weekend wins
SHAMAR Burrows and the defending Atlantic University Sport champion Dalhousie Tigers began their 2022-23 campaign on a winning note with back-to-back wins on opening weekend.
USA track & field stages its first legends reunion and retreat in The Bahamas
IN their bid to enhance their relationship in their post track and field careers, the United States of America Track and Field decided to stage their first Legends Reunion and Retreat in the Bahamas.
Ministry revives nursing programme
IN reviving the nursing cadet programme, the Ministry of Health and Wellness is focusing on attracting the best recruits to be added to the health system across the country.
$5,000 donation handed to Exuma Junkanoo group
THE Bahamas Striping Group of Companies in collaboration with the Ministry of Works and Utilities on Friday presented an Exuma Junkanoo group with a cheque for $5,000 for the upcoming Junkanoo season.
Injustice that affects Bahamians
Countless Bahamians are being and have been left behind due to societal and economic discrimination, across the political divide and economic diaspora.
Good riddance to a bad Act
Government is to be commended for its decision to repeal the Commercial Enterprises Act, an egregious piece of legislation passed by its predecessor.
