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.
Commission announced to review High School Diploma
EDUCATION officials announced yesterday the formation of a commission that will review the Bahamas High School Diploma.
‘Spills go with fossil fuels’
ENVIRONMENTALIST Sam Duncombe says as long as The Bahamas continues to power itself with fossil fuels, spills in Bahamian waters will continue to plague the country.
Poultry producer in halt after 3,000 chick deaths
A Bahamian poultry producer last night said it is suspending operations for a “minimum” three-five weeks, and laying-off ten staff, after a cargo bungle saw almost 3,000 of its chicks bake to death at Miami International Airport.
Payment provider targets 25-30% digital user growth
A Bahamian payments provider yesterday disclosed it is targeting “manageable” annual growth of 25-30 percent in digital wallet users while pledging to do its part in reducing the “fear” surrounding electronic transactions.
Oil spill ‘greater struggle’ if wind and tide different
FOCOL Holdings’ chairman yesterday conceded that cleaning-up Exuma’s 30,000-gallon oil spill would have been “a much greater struggle” if the wind and tide had taken the slick in a different direction.
Central Bank: Investors no longer ‘tepid’ on Gov’t debt
The Government’s domestic debt issues were fully subscribed for the first time in almost three years during the 2022 second quarter, the Central Bank has revealed, arguing that “tepid investor sentiment” has been reversed.
Lucayan sale closing ‘hinges’ on airport fix
The Government “must” fix Grand Bahama’s Dorian devastated airport if it is to close the Grand Lucayan’s proposed $100m sale, a former director of the resort said yesterday.
First Bahamian woman to work with NASA reaches out to students
AISHA Bowe, who made history as the first Bahamian woman to work with NASA as an aerospace engineer, is now seeking 50 Bahamian students to award scholarships to so that they can attend Lingo Solution’s HACK 2022 coding camp.
Sweeting to lead Jamaica delegation
AGRICULTURE, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting will lead a delegation to Jamaica to visit the 68th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show.
Judiciary and university link
THE University of The Bahamas signed a memorandum of understanding with The Bahamas Judiciary yesterday.
WSC co-accused takes plea deal
A WOMAN accepted a three-year-probation plea deal in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday for her involvement in Long Island MP Adrian Gibson’s ongoing trial, which is connected to his time as executive chairman of the Water and Sewerage Corporation.
Victim, 18, shot dead inside his own home
THE family of 18-year-old Keithon Johnson, who was shot and killed yesterday, were in tears as they struggled to come to terms with his death.
Clean-up races on in Exuma oil spill
AN ESTIMATED 20,000 gallons of fuel have been recovered from waters in Exuma following Wednesday’s oil spill in the area, according to the director of environmental planning and protection department yesterday.
TEACHERS’ TURN FOR ULTIMATUM: Govt given just days to break deadlock in long-running dispute
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers has delivered a seven-day ultimatum for the government to sign off on a full industrial agreement that will benefit the more than 3,000 members of the union.
We need a relief plan
With the economy still in limbo, gas and produce increase, thousands of Bahamians are suffering and barely making ends meet for survival.
Monkeypox
According to the Centre’s for Disease Control and Prevention, monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus, and is related to the variola virus that causes smallpox.
Goodman’s Bay
Should Government allow private enterprise to coolly take over public open space and no one lift a hand or even understand what is happening? I am concerned what is openly happening on Goodman’s Bay parking lot to the eastern side.
In court over $143 of stolen booze
TWO men were sentenced to three months in prison in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday for receiving $143 worth of alcoholic beverages.
Pair charged with housebreaking
TWO men were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after being accused of housebreaking and stealing more than $18K worth of personal items.
