Act’s noble intent ‘taking us down the path to hell’
SAFEGUARDS to protect delinquent mortgage borrowers from losing their homes are poised for review with a senior banker warning they were “carrying us down the path to hell” despite the noble intent.
PM expected to return to Bahamas today after having successful sciatica surgery
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis is expected to return to the country today after undergoing surgery abroad for compression of his sciatic nerve, according to his wife, Ann Marie Davis.
Police seize drugs weapons and ammo at GB residence from suspect ‘not on our radar’
A 45-year-old Bahamian man is in police custody after a significant seizure of illegal drugs, weapons, and ammunition at a residence in Grand Bahama.
Murdered woman suspected case of domestic violence
A WOMAN was murdered yesterday in what is suspected to be a case of domestic violence.
Third $1.5m airport raid suspect killed
A THIRD man connected to November’s $1.5m robbery of a bank security car –– the incident at the centre of a major unresolved police corruption controversy –– has been killed.
Police corruption probe gains even more significance after latest murder
A THIRD man linked to a major armed robbery that has become linked to a police probe into corruption is now dead.
Doctor ‘progressing adequately’ after pump implant surgery
A NEWLY married doctor successfully had a pump implant yesterday, a critical step toward receiving a heart transplant.
Chamber ‘cautious’ over new minimum wage talk
THE Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive yesterday said the private sector already faces “a myriad of challenges” apart from having to contend with a new minimum wage increase.
Married couple charged with having guns and ammo with intent to supply
A MARRIED couple was charged yesterday after a firearm arrest at their residence on McKinney Drive last week.
Two union chiefs calling for $350 minimum wage
TWO prominent union leaders want the government to raise the minimum wage to $350 a week, but the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Federation (BCCEC) is uncertain whether businesses would support any increase.
Two men charged with robbing a man at gunpoint earlier this month
TWO men were remanded in custody after they were accused of robbing a man at gunpoint earlier this month.
Chamber’s labour head wants govt to target ‘mom and pop’ shops over NIB non-payments
PETER Goudie, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) labour division head, wants the government to target “mom and pop” food stores and other businesses not paying NIB for their employees to help reduce poverty in the country.
Young boy battles depression after losing several teeth in car accident
AN 11-YEAR-OLD is battling depression after losing several teeth when a car struck him in May, and the driver responsible has not helped with the $15,000 dental repairs he needs.
Ann Marie Davis calls to join fight against human trafficking
ANN Marie Davis, the wife of Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis, called for people to fight against human trafficking.
Take credit where it is earned
FINANCES - let’s take credit where credit is due...nothing the Bahamas government did except to agree like the rest of the world to the 15 percent corporate tax.
Olympic opening was anti-Christian
EVERY five years, the sporting world gathers in the true tradition of the Olympic Oath... significantly to unify the nations in peaceful games.
Scotland Yard should run probe
DID the Commissioner advise of the arrival of Scotland Yard or at the very least announce when they will arrive?
‘Strong interest’ still in Bahamas ship registry
A CABINET minister has urged Bahamians to pursue maritime industry careers with this country’s shipping registry continuing to attract “strong interest”.
University launches president search
THE search for the next University of The Bahamas (UB) president is underway after its board of trustees released a document detailing what it is seeking from the new hire.
Regulator hails replacement of ‘12 year-old’ securities law
THE Securities Commission yesterday hailed the replacement of the “12-year-old legal framework” that governed the Bahamian capital markets with a new law that took effect on Monday.
