Pintard: Who complied with law on disclosures?
AFTER the chairman of the Public Disclosures Commission suggested facility issues are slowing down processing of public officials’ declarations of assets, liabilities and income, FNM leader Michael Pintard said his commission must be more forthcoming about who has complied with the law.
PM defends travel spending
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis staunchly defended his administration’s travel expenditures during his contribution to the mid-year budget debate, asserting that the benefits of international trips far outweigh the costs.
Minister: Govt will amend law on car insurance dates
OVER 1,600 tickets were issued for uninsured vehicles in New Providence during the first eight months of 2024, according to Minister of Transport and Energy Jobeth Coleby-Davis.
‘Pay us what we’re owed’ say students
FOR months, Phillawn Strachan has balanced teaching and studying at the University of The Bahamas (UB), but late financial aid payments have left her struggling to cover rent and basic necessities.
Students angry at delays in payments from govt
UB students are prepared to “act as necessary” if they don’t see a change, following the Student Government Association’s (SGA) call for transparency and a more proactive approach to delayed payments.
KEITH ROYE II: Getting a gig aided by advancing technology
The way we work is undergoing a seismic shift. Traditional 9am to 5pm jobs are no longer the only path to professional success.
Tourism targets European business at travel summit
The Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation has teamed with private sector partners in a bid to generate increased tourism business from the European market.
STATESIDE: Plenty of Trump jokes - and a few regrets?
Amid all the chaos, confusion, malice and mistakes currently reigning in Washington, someone suggested that a few laughs might be in order.
Bail denied for double murder accused
A MAN was denied bail yesterday for a 2018 double homicide in Pinewood Gardens after his previous bail was revoked last year due to his failure to appear for trial.
Probation over stolen bike
A MAN was placed on probation yesterday after admitting to receiving a stolen motorcycle last week.
QC Comets in the lead on day one
The Queen’s College Comets opened the first day of the 2025 Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAISS) Track and Field Championships in the lead with 427.50 points.
‘Most BPL home customers had bills under $125 in January’
MINISTER of Energy and Transport Jobeth Coleby-Davis said 62 percent of Bahamas Power and Light’s (BPL) 94,500 residential customers received electricity bills under $125 in January.
Construction firms go global in hunt for cheaper materials
IN the wake of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, construction companies in The Bahamas are hoping an upcoming trip to India will help to obtain affordable materials.
‘Nearly two-thirds of household BPL bills under $125 in January’
Minister of Energy and Transport JoBeth Coleby Davis said yesterday that 62 percent of residential consumers received bills under $125 in January.
Fidelity teams with MasterCard for small business card solution
Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) has teamed with MasterCard to develop a credit card tailored specifically to meet the needs of local entrepreneurs and small businesses.
MP to host intercession event in community
In a time when crime, fatalities and suicides are of serious concern for Bahamians, Member of Parliament for Sea Breeze Leslia Miller Brice is hosting a “Call to Prayer” Gospel concert and intercession event.
Inspiring young readers
FOR Kertorra Davis, faith, family, and community are at the heart of everything she does. A devoted wife, mother, entrepreneur, and now a Christian Bahamian author, Kertorra has added another meaningful title to her name with the release of her debut children’s book, Fruit Treasures of Heaven.
$300m borrowing resolution ‘just a precaution’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said a $300m borrowing resolution tabled in the House of Assembly last week is a precautionary measure designed to offer flexibility, not an immediate commitment to borrow the full amount.
Man charged over alleged abduction and attack on woman
A 52-year-old man accused of abducting and violently attacking a woman was charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.
FRONT PORCH: Lenten pilgrimage and spiritual exercises
The days of Lent are like a mini-pilgrimage, a retreat, a time for spiritual exercises, prayer and practices in preparation for the celebration of Easter and rebirth.
