Water Corp’s losses surge 54% in four years to $35m
The Water & Sewerage Corporation’s operating losses jumped by almost 54 percent to $34.648m during the four years to 2023, it has been revealed, with monies due to third parties now more than half its revenue.
Investment fear on corruption charges
Two former Cabinet ministers are warning that the drug and corruption charges levied against senior security officials could have a potentially chilling effect on foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to The Bahamas.
‘Revamp the System’ to Avoid Another Adriel, says Ann Marie Davis
Ann Marie Davis, Office of the Spouse says all government and non-government institutions responsible for the care, protection and empowerment of children must be revamped to ensure every aspect is approached through the lens of ending gender-based violence.
Two rescued, one missing after kayak capsizes near Exuma
THE SEARCH continues for a missing man following a kayaking incident off Ramsey Beach, Exuma, that saw two other men rescued just after midnight this morning.
World Famous Valley Boys win Supreme Court ruling
A SUPREME Court judge on Friday upheld an injunction preventing the Office of the Registrar General from removing the World Famous Valley Boys from the list of non-profit organisations, according to the Junkanoo group, led by Brian Adderley.
‘Great father’ is one of three killed at weekend
THE grieving partner of Ronaldo Rolle, one of the victims of Saturday night’s double murder in Pinewood Gardens, described him as “a great father” and “a great leader” whose life was tragically cut short.
Pintard: ‘We would end political appointments in uniformed branches’
FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard said he would end political appointments in the uniformed branches if the FNM is elected to govern.
‘We must rebuild trust in police’
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander outlined steps during a national address last night that the Royal Bahamas Police Force and the government will undertake to boost the public’s trust in the force after a US federal indictment exposed corruption.
Man struck by two vehicles becomes latest traffic fatality
A MAN lost his life in a traffic accident on Wulff Road near Union Village Road on Saturday night.
Woman awarded $16k for wrongful dismissal
THE Supreme Court awarded damages to a woman for wrongful dismissal from her job of 33 years.
Tarpum Bay residents demand answers over funds paid for properties
RESIDENTS of Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera, are demanding answers after more than $80,000 they paid for land lots remains unaccounted for.
COP confirms new questions raised on suspect in airport murder case
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander confirmed that new questions are being raised given the connection between a former person of interest in a murder case and a senior police officer, both allegedly involved in a cocaine trafficking scheme.
Mitchell affirms faith in Davis’ leadership, notes every country has corrupt actors
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said The Bahamas is not a systemically corrupt nation, insisting neither its people nor institutions are corrupt.
Candlelight vigil hosted ahead of World AIDS Day
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness, The Bahamas National AIDS Programme, and The Bahamas AIDS Foundation hosted a candlelight vigil on Friday evening, ahead of World AIDS Day on December 1.
GAIN AN EDGE: BTVI’s ‘Giving’ programme encourages public participation in school’s success
THE Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) is set to launch its inaugural giving day campaign.
INSIGHT: Not a time for hiding
THERE are too many questions and not enough answers after the stunning news of an alleged cocaine conspiracy involving corrupt Bahamian officials, police officers, a defence force officer, drug traffickers and even Marxist-Leninist guerillas in Colombia.
WORLD VIEW: Haiti’s leaders must set aside petty differences
AS gang violence spirals out of control in Haiti, the limitations of international efforts to restore order, including a Kenyan-led security mission, have laid bare the depth of the crisis.
Bahamians take centre stage at Standard & Poor’s Global Carbon Credits Conference
The Bahamas Aviation, Climate & Severe Weather Network (BACSWN) unveiled its groundbreaking real-time US Certified Aviation Carbon Credits Platform at the S&P Global Carbon Credits Conference earlier today.
Commission of Inquiry the clean slate we need
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander last night addressed the nation – a rare move for someone in his position – in the wake of allegations of a wide-ranging conspiracy to smuggle cocaine through The Bahamas into the US and involving corrupt officials.
NATIONAL STATEMENT: The full text of statement by Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander tonight made a National Statement following the United States Southern District of New York indictment involving Bahamian nationals.
