House of Assembly chaplain warns to not ‘sell dreams for votes’ during by-election
THE House of Assembly chaplain warned parliamentarians yesterday not to “sell dreams just for votes” as the by-election in West Grand Bahama and Bimini nears.
EDITORIAL: What will you do to ensure no child is left behind?
THERE is a sad story on the front page of The Tribune tonight – one that goes beyond the to and fro of politics.
UN group to inspect detention facilities at end of November
IMMIGRATION Minister Alfred Sears said a United Nations group will visit The Bahamas to inspect migrant detention facilities.
Small home repairs programme has helped 50 of 200 people so far
DISASTER Reconstruction Authority executive chairman Alex Storr said the Small Homes Repairs Programme has to date repaired about 50 of a targeted 200 homes.
WSC consultant Butler-Turner says freak accident will be ‘comprehensively reviewed’
WATER & Sewerage Corporation consultant Loretta Butler-Turner said a freak accident that caused the death of a WSC employee last month would be comprehensively reviewed and the corporation has cooperated with the victim’s family.
Staniel Cay residents fed up waiting for school to reopen
STANIEL Cay residents are fed up with how long the government is taking to reopen the Staniel Cay Comprehensive School, saying students have been learning in a church for over three years.
Objection to Bahamas KC testifying for Sam Bankman-Fried
US prosecutors yesterday raised objections to a Bahamian KC testifying in defence of embattled FTX founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, over his meetings with local regulators as the crypto exchange imploded.
Realtors cite shortage but listings rise ‘up to 1,492%’
Major realtors yesterday contradicted data showing new home listings rose “up to 1,492 percent” in the 2023 third quarter by arguing that inventory shortages mean The Bahamas remains “a seller’s market”.
Chamber seeks ILO liveable wage advice
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) was yesterday said to have sought the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) help to define what a livable wage is.
Sears: Commission will review checks and balances at immigration dept
IMMIGRATION Minister Alfred Sears said a commission Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis established to review how immigration decisions are made comprises former Education Director Marcellus Taylor, former Royal Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Clifford Scavella and Alexandria Hall.
Wendy’s blasts Atlantis as it wins PI approvals
Wendy’s yesterday blasted Atlantis for masterminding a “meritless, aggressive and self-serving campaign” that failed to prevent the fast-food brand gaining planning approval for its Paradise Island restaurant.
PLP to discuss marital rape, legalising marijuana for recreational use, transitioning to a republic at convention
THE Progressive Liberal Party will discuss marital rape, legalising marijuana for recreational use and transitioning to a republic during the party’s 55th national convention on November 9 and 10, according to Senator Quinton Lightbourne, the event’s co-chair.
School monitors find boy, aged 12, living in car alone
SCHOOL attendance monitors tasked with getting drop-outs back in school recently found a 12-year-old boy living alone in a car.
LESLIE MILLER GETS CONTRACT FOR ROAD TRAFFIC – Ex-MP: I wish we could get big boys’ rates
LESLIE Miller said the government will move the Road Traffic Department into his Summerwinds Plaza for a rate that is “much better than anywhere else”, adding there is “nothing amiss” and “no favours” involved.
Man pleads guilty to drug possession fined $1,000
A MAN was fined $1,000 after admitting to having 2oz of marijuana earlier this week.
Keith Roye II: Digital transformation in reach of SMEs too
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, “digital transformation” is not just a buzzword but a necessity for staying competitive. While large corporations often have deep pockets to fund complex digital initiatives, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can also thrive in this digital age by crafting strategies that are tailored to their unique needs and capabilities.
Aviation authority is ‘audit ready’ - but some deficiencies expected
DESPITE “some deficiencies”, Director of Aviation and Deputy Director General of Tourism Dr Kenneth Romer said he is confident the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is “audit ready”.
Aviation week ‘a chance for 4,000 staff to collaborate’
THE launch of Aviation Week yesterday will give members of the Bahamian aviation industry the chance to collaborate and share knowledge, said Director of Aviation and Deputy Director General of Tourism Dr Kenneth Romer yesterday.
Pintard: Govt broke promises – and repeatedly breaking law
Opposition leader Michael Pintard accused the Davis administration of not keeping many of the “promises” made to the Bahamian people – and of engaging in practices that “broke the law”.
Man accused of attacking police with car gets $2k bail
A MAN was granted $2,000 bail after allegedly attacking a police officer with his car last month.
