Legislation target ‘by end of year’ on health and safety regulations
LABOUR Minister Pia Glover-Rolle is seeking to enact into law recommendations on health and safety at work by the end of the year, according to a labour specialist.
Man acquitted of killing 8-month old and attempted murder of the child’s parents
A 27-year-old man was acquitted yesterday of the 2017 murder of an eight-month-old baby boy and the attempted murder of the child’s parents during a home invasion on Rupert Dean Lane.
Man accused of attempting to rape 17-year-old girl in Inagua
A 26-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after allegedly trying to rape a 17-year-old girl at a residence in Inagua earlier this year.
Man denies giving car keys to murder suspect for vehicle used in shooting
A MAN denied giving his car keys to a murder suspect yesterday, as prosecutors alleged the vehicle was used in a fatal shooting on Carmichael Road in 2021.
Urban Renewal to offer free HIV testing at GB Health and Wellness fair
CONCERNS about a national rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have prompted Urban Renewal to provide free rapid HIV testing during an upcoming Health and Wellness Fair in Grand Bahama.
Some school lunch vendors claim payments for service not received in recent weeks
SEVERAL vendors and caterers under the Ministry of Education’s National School Lunch Programme say they have not received timely payments for meals provided to public schools in recent weeks, raising concerns over financial strain and operational sustainability.
Man found not guilty of murder and attempted murder charges
A MAN was acquitted yesterday of the attempted murder of one man at a bar and the subsequent murder of that man’s friend in 2022.
Body of man missing in Acklins for three months discovered
THREE months after James McKinney vanished while foraging in Acklins’ wilderness, police have discovered his decomposed body, ending a desperate search that gripped the tight-knit island community.
Former Norman’s Cay employees allege deplorable conditions and experiences
AS the Department of Labour continues its investigation into Norman’s Cay development in Exuma, former employees are now speaking publicly about their experiences, alleging unsafe living conditions, managerial misconduct, and retaliatory dismissals.
Cop on leave in new voice notes probe
A ROYAL Bahamas Police Force officer has been placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation, following the circulation of a voice note on social media that appears to implicate officers in a covert operation near an airport runway.
Govt seeks to address flaws in land administration laws
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis emphasised yesterday that The Bahamas’ land system has long failed its citizens, citing unresolved ownership disputes, barriers to generational land transfer, and limited access to credit as persistent challenges administrations have yet to resolve.
Ormanique Bowe set to challenge Munroe for Freetown nomination
THE president of the Potter’s Cay Dock Fish Fruit and Vegetable Vendors Association is challenging National Security Minister Wayne Munroe for the Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) nomination in the Freetown constituency.
‘We want BTVI president out’ amid claims of victimisation
THE Bahamas Union of Auxiliary Professionals in Education (BUAPE) is calling for the resignation of Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) President Dr Linda Davis, accusing her of creating a toxic environment marked by victimisation, delayed compensation and disregard for union engagement.
Retired police worried over insurance cost increase
RETIRED officers of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) are expressing alarm over a steep increase in their health insurance premiums, warning that many could soon be left without coverage, a concern that prompted National Security Minister Wayne Munroe to say yesterday that insurers “don’t really care about us — they care about the dollar.”
LETTER: Davis words on Pintard will backfire
Listening to those disparaging remarks made by the Prime Minister towards the leader of the Opposition, when addressing a PLP gathering over the weekend will I am sure remind many Bahamians of the disparaging remarks made by the late Sir Lynden Pindling when referring to the Honourable Hubert Ingraham as the “Delivery Boy” during the bye election in Grand Bahama following the death of the late Sir Cecil Wallace-Whitfield.
Bigger vision needed for future of GB
THERE has been talk since the signing of the Grand Lucayan deal weighing up exactly how much of a benefit this is to Grand Bahama.
Hope govt not getting hoodwinked
After watching the spectacle surrounding the signing of the Heads of Agreement for the Grand Lucayan last Thursday, one could not help but wonder if this was another case where “birds of a feather, flock together”.
Secret shoppers signed up to keep retailers at their best
The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) has enlisted “secret shoppers” to gather information about retailers.
Government to bring in rent control rules - Rolle
Legislation to govern rent control will soon be introduced, according to executive chairman of the Consumer Protection Commission Randy Rolle.
Dept of Labour still at old site as it looks at options after fire
The Department of Labour is currently still housed in both its Rosetta Street and Robinson Road locations following the fire of its new building on Old Trail Road.
