DESIREE CORNEILLE: When laws are not enforced, nature pays the price
In The Bahamas, environmental protection is often expressed through community initiatives—beach clean-ups, mangrove and tree planting, awareness campaigns, and marine conservation efforts.
INSIGHT: Worrying direction for US visa policy
IT was in 2019 that a Harvard student passing through Boston’s Logan International Airport was stopped by immigration authorities.
DEREK SMITH: How business compliance, ethics are being redefined
Ethics and compliance are no longer just about avoiding fines or ticking regulatory boxes.
Caribbean Women in Leadership honour eight Bahamians for their contributions to country and female leaders
Eight pioneering Bahamian women were honoured at Government House for their contributions to national development and for laying the groundwork for future generations of female leaders.
One dead and one in hospital in Pinewood shooting
One man is dead and another injured after a double shooting in the Pinewood area yesterday.
Police investigate suspected suicide in South Andros
POLICE launched an investigation into what they suspect to be the suicide of a 21-year-old man whose body was found early Saturday morning in The Bluff, South Andros.
Govt moving ahead with planned upgrade of Bahamas Department of Correctional Services
AFTER years of delays and public scrutiny over dire prison conditions, the government is moving ahead with plans to expand the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services with key upgrades aimed at modernising the existing one.
New upgraded police headquarters to be built just west of current location on East Street
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said a new Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) headquarters will be constructed within the same East Street complex in New Providence where the current headquarters is located.
Privy Council rules lender’s $2.4m sale of luxury yacht ‘reasonable’
THE Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has upheld a lower court ruling requiring the owners of a luxury yacht, Maratani X, to repay more than $2.7m, rejecting claims that the vessel was sold recklessly and below value.
Court of Appeal upholds ruling of ‘wrongful and unfair’ dismissal of two workers from UB
THE Court of Appeal has upheld a trial judge’s finding that the University of The Bahamas failed to comply with mandatory procedures under the Employment Act when it dismissed two employees in 2020.
Ministry of Health hosts third annual Disaster Preparedness and Health Expo
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness hosted its third annual Disaster Preparedness and Health Expo on Friday under the theme “Every Day Counts, Act for Resilience Today".
First-ever organ transplant expected to happen before end of this year
THE country’s first live organ transplant surgery under the National Organ Transplant Programme is expected to take place at Princess Margaret Hospital before the end of the year, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Charter crackdown places Bahamians 'in the same boat'
The Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) president yesterday said the Government's planned crackdown on soliciting charters locally will "put Bahamians in the same boat as everyone else".
Cruise private islands tax crackdown 'great first step'
Bahamian hotels yesterday hailed the private cruise island tax compliance crackdown as "a great first step" while urging that some of the funds generated be used to "fix tourism product shortcomings".
Liquor stores: No challenge with revised licence regime
Liquor stores proprietors yesterday said they saw no challenge in complying with the new licensing regime that requires new licence and renewal applications to undergo a public consultation.
Realtors 'on the hook' over VAT crackdown
Bahamian realtors yesterday voiced fears they are being placed "on the hook for something we have no control over" in the Government's crackdown on suspected property sales VAT evasion.
Real estate deals 'void' until recording complete
Attorneys yesterday warned of "multiple implications" from legislative reforms that will render "void" all real estate transactions unless they are recorded as part of the Government's VAT evasion crackdown.
Inspector gets leave from judge for judicial review in disciplinary matter
A SUPREME Court judge has ruled that a police inspector has an arguable case against the Commissioner of Police and the Attorney General, granting him leave to pursue a judicial review over disciplinary measures taken against him.
Rebuild of Victoria Court hoped to start by year’s end
NEARLY a month after a fire destroyed the roof of Victoria Court Complex, displacing dozens, residents are hoping that rebuilding can begin before the end of the year.
