Bahamas bids for increased Latin America air connectivity
The Government’s aviation chief yesterday said The Bahamas plans to exploit a regional aviation conference’s presence by increasing its air connectivity with the “underserved market” that is Latin America.
NIB contribution increases not enough for sustainability
A Cabinet minister yesterday said increasing contribution rates by themselves will “not be sufficient” to safeguard the National Insurance Board (NIB) fund and ensure it has a sustainable future.
Bahamasair chief: Ramp outsource to aid efficiency
Bahamasair’s managing director yesterday said the decision to “outsource” some 50 ramp service operators to Nassau Flight Services was made to improve efficiency and reduce dependence on the Government.
Watchdog recovers $117,000 to help aggreived customers
Consumer protection regulators yesterday asserted they have recovered more than $117,000 over the past year for aggrieved Bahamians who believe merchants violated their rights.
Apprenticeship 'five-star priority' with 19% youth unemployment
The Bahamas must treat the National Apprenticeship Programme’s launch as “a five-star priority” with almost one in five young citizens still unable to find work, a labour specialist urged yesterday.
DPM’s insurer pursues ex-MP on $132,000 unpaid mortgage
A BAHAMIAN insurer’s bid to enforce payment of an unpaid $132,000 mortgage debt owed by a former Cabinet minister has been rejected by the Supreme Court as “irregular and speculative”.
Port operator's $1m stake in electricity grid company
THE Nassau Container Port’s operator yesterday revealed it has acquired a $1m ownership interest in the entity that controls New Providence’s electricity grid after itself surviving a ransomware attack in April 2024.
Munroe: There may have been no flight plan filed for Ragged Island plane crash
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said a flight plan might not have been filed for the plane that crashed in Ragged Island on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of two people.
'Housing and govt support needed' to bring people back to Family Islands
SOME Family Island community leaders say satisfactory accommodations and more government support are needed to attract residents back to the southern islands, which have experienced significant population declines.
'Financial sustainability' our biggest challenge, says Sears
CARIBBEAN officials gathered at the Baha Mar Resort Convention Centre yesterday for the opening ceremony of the 32nd meeting of the Heads of the CARICOM Social Security Organization.
Consumer Protection Commission issues advisory notices to two courier companies
THE Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) has issued advisory notices to two undisclosed courier companies amid a surge in complaints about service violations, with further investigation expected to follow this week.
Glover-Rolle hails 'positive gains' as unemployment rate lowest in 16 years
THE national unemployment rate was 8.7 percent in the first and second quarters of 2024, the lowest recorded unemployment rate in 16 years.
Police superintendent charged with rape
A 42-year-old police superintendent was jailed yesterday after allegedly sexually assaulting a 25-year-old woman last week.
Munroe dismisses Cartwright’s call for Parliamentary Select Committee on crime
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe dismissed St Barnabas MP Shanendon Cartwright’s renewed calls for a Parliamentary Select Committee on crime following the country’s recent murders.
Triple murder: Killings bring nation's homicide count for year to 102
THREE men were murdered in Fox Hill yesterday, pushing the year’s murder count for the year into the triple digits.
'The enemy take my baby from me' says mom of murdered man
THE mother of a man killed in a double shooting on Cowpen Road last Saturday believes her son was not the intended target and regrets not keeping him home longer, which might have helped him avoid the tragedy.
Shiver sent to jail after bail breach
LINDSAY Shiver was remanded to prison yesterday after a judge revoked her bail, citing repeated violations of bail conditions and involvement in pre-trial publicity.
Triple murder in Fox Hill
THREE men were murdered as masked men opened fire in Step Street in Fox Hill on Monday afternoon.
BNSI launches new quarterly labour data series; unemployment shows slight decrease
The Bahamas National Statistical Institute (BNSI) announced today that the national unemployment rate fell to 8.7 percent in the first quarter of 2024, down from 9.9 percent in the previous quarter, as part of its new quarterly labour force survey.
