Rehabilitative officer recommends release of former death row inmate
A REHABILITATIVE officer recommended that former death row inmate Ervin Brown be released to his family during his resentencing hearing yesterday.
Govt tables bill to investigate misconduct in security forces
AN independent commission that will be empowered to investigate complaints of misconduct involving security forces will have sweeping powers, part of what officials in the Davis administration hope will produce outcomes that help restore the public’s shaken faith in law enforcement.
Govt rejects request to deport migrants from US to Bahamas
A PROPOSAL by the incoming Donald Trump administration to deport migrants from other countries to The Bahamas has been "firmly rejected" by Prime Minister Philip Davis.
Ex-chief medical officer fails on CIBC quick win
The Government’s former chief medical officer has lost his bid for a quick legal victory against CIBC Caribbean (Bahamas) over their $1.233m mortgage loan dispute.
Bank: ‘Dissatisfied businesses’ drive 8% fees growth
Commonwealth Bank says demand from “dissatisfied businesses” sparked its entrance into providing merchant-acquiring services for commercial clients and drove an 8 percent increase in fee income.
‘Way too aggressive’ over Business Licence deadline
Accountants yesterday warned that the March 31 deadline to complete 2025’s Business Licence audits and reviews is “way too aggressive” and will impose “significant strain” on many businesses.
Aviation chief ‘100%’ confident pilot exam controversy solved
The Bahamian aviation regulator’s chairman yesterday voiced “100 percent” optimism that concerns over a controversial exam, which the industry fears will create a pilot shortage, can be solved as early as this week.
Sailors ready for Optimist World Championships
A TRIO of Bahamian sailors are ready to compete at the 2024 Optimist World Championships slated for December 5-15 in Mar del Plata, Argentina.
ACP Knowles set to become first Female Chief of Police
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles is set to be the country’s top cop amid a tumultuous period for the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
COP Fernander resigns as Deleveaux to retire
CLAYTON Fernander’s noteworthy police career and tenure as commissioner of police ended abruptly yesterday after he resigned amid the public’s concern about police corruption.
Law and disorder
CHAOS erupted in and around the House of Assembly yesterday after Shanendon Cartwright hurled the Speaker’s mace out of a window, prompting police to storm the chamber and drag opposition members out before clashing with an unruly crowd outside.
‘Buddy’ and Klay advance to NBA Cup quarters
BAHAMIANS advanced to the quarterfinals/knockout round of the Emirates National Basketball Association (NBA) Cup after Tuesday night’s basketball action.
Bahamas blanks Sint Maarten 33-0
The Bahamas under-15 national baseball team cracked open the U15 Caribbean Baseball Cup blanking Sint Maarten 33-0 last night at the Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium.
ACP Shanta Knowles recommended to become new Commissioner of Police
Prime Minister Philip Davis has recommended Assistant Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles to become the new Commissioner of Police.
‘Every day that goes by retards fiscal progress’
A member of the original Fiscal Responsibility Council is warning that “every day we go without it is a day that retards our fiscal progress” amid signs the Government is moving to finally re-establish the watchdog.
Blackbeard’s Cay dolphin notice sparks ‘sale’ alarm
A Bahamian environmental activist yesterday said she is “very concerned” that the Government may by seeking to sell the five dolphins rescued earlier this year from the Blackbeard’s Cay project.
‘Major headwind’: Doctors triples provisions for unpaid patient bills
Doctors Hospital has warned of “a material headwind” to profitability after it was forced to more than triple provisions to cover medical bill non-payment by government patients and insurers to $12.7m.
Gov’t extends six-month real estate tax ‘amnesty’
The Government has extended the six-month “amnesty” for persons to bring forward unstamped real estate conveyances and pay the outstanding transaction tax by another two weeks.
