Battle with unions in The Bahamas
I am a life long supporter of the rights or workers and their amalgamation into unions for the collective rights and respect due to them.
Listen to Labour
My word of advice to the present government (which, unlike its predecessor, is clearly progressive in its intentions) is to accede as much as possible to the demands of organized labour, which will be coming in fast and furious as the western proxy-war on Russia pays dividends in price-inflation around the world.
Three held over gun and drugs
TWO men and a woman are in police custody after officers from the Drug Enforcement Unit found them with a handgun and ammunition, along with a quantity of suspected marijuana.
Archdeacon William Thompson Softball Park rededicated
PRIME Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis assured the public that his administration will not allow the public parks to go into the deteriorating state that previous administrations left the Southern Recreation Grounds in.
Man shot dead waiting at gas station
A MAN was shot dead as he waited at a pump for gas at the Esso Service Station at Carmichael Road and Faith Avenue Sunday.
Tragedy at sea: 17 dead, 25 rescued after boat capsizes
At least 17 people are dead and 25 have been rescued after a twin engine speedboat suspected of being involved in a human smuggling operation capsized off New Providence early on Sunday. The search is continuing for others who may have been on board.
Govt secures funds to build new Grand Bahama hospital
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville revealed that government has secured the money to build a new state-of-the-art hospital for Grand Bahama.
Paediatric COVID-19 vaccine will arrive on Saturday
Paediatric doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will arrive on Saturday and could be administered in the Bahamas as early as Monday, Minister of Health Dr Michael Darville announced.
Old Navy Base cove closed till August as clean up continues
THE Old Navy Base cove in Exuma will remain closed until August 10 as workers clean up the remaining diesel from the water and prepare to remove sand for further testing.
Munroe says 'we accept all criticism' after US trafficking report
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe says “we accept all criticism” in response to the latest US Trafficking in Persons Report’s concerns of the country’s prosecution efforts.
Ministry aims to establish programmes for youth at risk
After two recent murders within 24 hours, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said his ministry is seeking to establish programnes to target youth at risk.
$3,500 fine for drugs charges
A MAN was ordered to pay $3,500 in fines in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday after pleading guilty to possessing more than 10lbs of Indian hemp.
Bail granted in indecent assault case
A MAN was granted $5,000 bail in Magistrate’s Court on Friday accused of indecently assaulting a woman.
Man charged with unlawful sex
AN 18-YEAR-OLD male was charged in Magistrate’s Court on Friday with having unlawful sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old girl.
Man charged with possession of firearm, ammunition
A MAN was granted $7,000 bail in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday on firearm and ammunition charges.
DIANE PHILLIPS: The surprising good, bad and scary story about sunscreen
CERTAIN smells remind you of the sweetest days of your childhood, in my case, it was the sun-kissed days in the Florida sun, punctuated by the thrill of crashing ocean waves and the unmistakable aroma of Coppertone. That coconut scent, the medium warm brown container (the colour I strived to be), was as much a part of my little girl days as a beach blanket and a little red bucket.
EDITORIAL: After airport strike, here come the teachers
WE’VE seen round one of industrial action this week, involving workers at the airport. Are you ready for round two?
$12,000 renovation for Saunders Beach park
BAHAMAS Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority is undertaking several renovation projects to revitalise local parks in New Providence.
Parks Authority ‘working on contract pay concerns’
MCKELL Bonaby, executive chairman of the Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority, says officials are working to address pay concerns of workers who were contracted to do work for the authority.
