Privy Council bound on Industrial Tribunal ‘bias’
A Freeport business yesterday vowed “to go to the Privy Council” over “procedural irregularities” by the Industrial Tribunal that have allegedly undermined its constitutional protections and rights.
Sarkis ally brands CCA appeal ‘odd’
A key Sarkis Izmirlian ally yesterday argued it was “odd” that Baha Mar’s contractor has chosen to appeal the New York court’s verdict as failure could leave it facing a near-$2bn damages payout.
Eleuthera still suffering power and water outages
Utility woes have improved but they haven’t improved enough as some Eleutherans are still experiencing constant power outages and water interruptions which are negatively impacting their businesses.
Urban Renewal loan power ‘threatens further hardship’
The Opposition’s finance spokesman yesterday argued that giving the new Urban Renewal Authority the power to issue home repair loans threatens to “set up out most vulnerable citizens for further hardship”.
Opposition urges pooled home cover for disasters
The Opposition’s financial spokesman yesterday called for a pooled home repair insurance initiative to be assist homeowners who lack private coverage to repair their damaged properties after hurricanes.
Number of discouraged workers still ‘too high’
Minister of Labour and the Public Service Pia Glover-Rolle said the number of discouraged workers in the labour market “remains too high”.
Commission chair defuses pharmacists controversy
The Consumer Protection Commission’s chairman yesterday moved to defuse the growing controversy with pharmacists by clarifying that his comments on expired medicines did not refer to them.
DEIDRE BASTIAN: Take care of business by rewarding workers
Did you know that recognition helps to increase productivity in your workforce? Your employees become happier at work, and thus have less time for complaining; their loyalty grows stronger; and worker retention increases. Quite simply, the ripple effect of showing gratitude amplifies corporate success
Rolle clarifies comments on expired over-the-counter items
CONSUMER Protection Commission (CPC) executive chairman Randy Rolle clarified that outdated medication was found in certain “Over-the-Hill” stores selling over-the-counter items — not in licensed pharmacies, as his comments on Monday implied.
Glover-Rolle: Discouraged workers numbers ‘too high’
LABOUR Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said the number of discouraged workers in the country is “too high” and expressed government’s intent to bring them back into the workforce.
Court upholds former officer’s drug trafficking conviction
THE Court of Appeal upheld the drug trafficking conviction of Mario Newbold, a former police officer convicted in the Magistrate’s Court of trying to traffic three kilograms of cocaine through North Eleuthera International Airport in 2018.
Annual homecoming announced for UB North in GB
AS the University of The Bahamas North prepares to move to its new downtown campus in the Kipling Building early next month, officials announced plans for its annual Homecoming Block Party, scheduled for Friday, November 8.
Urban Renewal small home repair programme sees over 5k applications
THE Urban Renewal Small Home Repairs Programme has received over 5,000 applications from homeowners seeking assistance, with more than 1,000 people meeting the requirement for assistance.
Bill to establish Urban Renewal Authority debated
MEMBERS of Parliament debated a bill yesterday to establish an Urban Renewal Authority, which officials say will drive initiatives to promote local development, address crime, and alleviate poverty.
Christie and Maynard stay quiet on Izmirlian $1.6bn judgement
FORMER Christie administration officials who were involved in the country’s approach to Sarkis Izmirlian’s conflict with China Construction America over Baha Mar have not reacted publicly to a New York judge’s decision awarding Mr Izmirlian $1.6bn in damages.
Govt breaks ground on $8.8m clinic in Eleuthera
OFFICIALS broke ground yesterday for a new $8.8 million medical clinic in Palmetto Point, Eleuthera, which aims to bring essential healthcare services to the area.
Negligent vehicular manslaughter ruling in traffic death of 56-year-old woman
A JURY returned a finding of negligent vehicular manslaughter last Friday in the case of a man who fatally struck a 56-year-old woman in a 2019 accident on Baillou Hill Road.
Man found guilty on 22 counts of sexual abuse of his granddaughter
A 62-year-old man stood impassively as a jury delivered guilty verdicts on 22 counts of incest and one count of indecent assault against his granddaughter, abuses alleged to have spanned from May 2019 to January 2024.
PM defends Mitchell’s remarks on Baha Mar court ruling
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis defended Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) chairman Fred Mitchell’s critical response to a recent New York State Supreme Court ruling, which awarded Baha Mar’s original developer, Sarkis Izmirlian, over $1.6bn in damages in a fraud and breach of contract case against the main contractor, China Construction America (CCA).
Cornish jury asked who they believe
THE lawyer for North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish labelled the complainant in his client’s rape trial a “liar” and a “woman scorned” during closing arguments last week, while the prosecution countered that she had been “bullied and battered” by Cornish.
