Funeral homes affected by shortage of caskets
THE Bahamas Funeral Directors Association’s president says the local funeral industry has been affected by a supply shortage in the United States.
Abaco has ‘vexing’ migrant issue - MP
NORTH Abaco MP Kirk Cornish said the island has a “vexing migrant issue” following the discovery of a safe house on the island harbouring 19 migrants of different nationalities.
Prepare for a recession, warns Fidelity bank chief
BAHAMIANS have at best until the end of the year to financially prepare should the local economy fall into a recession in the coming months, a financial expert has warned.
Family Island residents wrestle with living cost
DESPITE the government’s efforts to assist Bahamians grappling with the high cost of living compounded by inflation, residents of the Family Islands argued that the challenge to survive remains.
Sand Dollar undermined? ‘Nothing further from truth’
Kanoo’s chairman yesterday denied that it tried to “bite off more than we can chew” over the payments woes that beset the two-day International Culture, Wine and Food Festival over the weekend.
Strike! BTC manager’s $198k dismissal lawsuit bowled over
A former senior health and safety manager with the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has lost her $198,292 wrongful/unfair dismissal claim after she obtained a fellow employee’s medical records without authorisation.
Trade Policy ‘won’t be Nassau centric’
The Bahamas Trade Commission’s chairman has pledged that the country’s national trade policy will not be “Nassau centric” as it seeks to complete consultation on the initiative by month’s end.
LaRoda: No decision yet on NIB contribution rate
MYLES LaRoda, minister of state with responsibility for the National Insurance Board, says the agency is primed to lose about $70m this year but there has still not been a decision made concerning the NIB contribution rate.
Iconic Over-the-Hill firm set for temporary close
An iconic Over-the-Hill business with a more than 50-year history will temporarily close for several months on Friday as its owners “apply the brakes” and work out how to maximise use of that site.
Tourism’s ‘perfect storm’ closing on pre-COVID
Bahamian tourism was yesterday said to be enjoying “the perfect storm” via a record booking pace that will see it exceed pre-COVID business levels by 2023 at latest, with one hotelier saying: “I think we’re back.”
Pintard wants paperwork for Bermuda trip
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard has called on the Davis administration to be transparent and reveal the documentation that shows who paid for Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ recent trip to Bermuda.
Shot dead while on bail for murder
A man on bail for murder was killed and a 30-year-old man is in hospital after a double shooting yesterday.
HOTELS: HELP US TO DEAL WITH BPL HIKE – Meeting to discuss ways to mitigate rise in fuel costs
HOTELIERS plan to meet with executives of Bahamas Power and Light next week to discuss ways to mitigate the effects of the increased fuel surcharge for hotels and large property owners.
The recent successes of prosecutors
Previously we voiced our dismay about the inordinate delay in prosecuting matters and the inadequate and sometimes incomprehensible sentences given to those found guilty of committing heinous offences. We demanded that matters be prosecuted more expeditiously and we demanded sentences that are commensurate with the crimes. In recent days we have noted considerable improvement.
Will crime kill tourism economy?
As many people have expressed concern in the newspaper about the high crime robberies and murders in The Bahamas, President of the Hotel Association Robert Sands and Vice President of Baha Mar stated the government needed to urgently address the high crime rate before it impacts tourism.
Suspect faces court over shooting of 22-year-old mother outside her home
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday in connection with the shooting death of a 22-year-old mother last week outside her home.
Man accused of attempted murder
A MAN was charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with an attempted murder on Goggle Eye Road earlier this month.
20-year-old accused of sex with girl aged 15
A 20-YEAR-OLD man was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of sleeping with a 15-year-old girl.
Former post office worker accused of stealing $95k
A FORMER female post office employee was granted bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after allegedly stealing a collective $95,066.04 from the San Salvador Post Office two years ago.
American denies false declaration
AN American man was granted $15,000 cash bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after being accused of failing to declare over $25,000 in US currency at LPIA on Sunday.
