EDITORIAL: Pintard missing in action on London trip
WHILE much of the attention paid to the Bahamian delegation that travelled to London for the coronation of King Charles III centred around the event itself, something else was illuminated too – the difference between our political leaders.
AG says govt discussion expected on ‘how to evaluate’ paternity in light of ruling
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder expected ministers to discuss how children born to unwed Bahamian men and foreign women could satisfy questions about paternity and other citizenship issues during yesterday’s weekly Cabinet meeting.
Govt to acquire 118 lots to build housing in GB
HOUSING Minister Jobeth Coleby-Davis said the government would acquire 118 lots to construct homes in Grand Bahama.
New healthcare workers union looks to represent ‘overlooked workers’
A NEW union representing “overlooked” healthcare workers is pledging to ruffle features to highlight their long-standing concerns about staffing shortages, inadequate working conditions and other issues.
Pinder: Marijuana Bill waits Minister of Health endorsement
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder expected the Minister of Health to sign off yesterday on legislation to address marijuana before the draft bill is put on Cabinet’s agenda.
Fears that Royal Caribbean 'setting tone' on PI project
Environmental advocates yesterday voiced concern that Royal Caribbean is "setting the tone and beating the drum" after the cruise line - not the Government - unveiled the date and time for the public meeting on its Paradise Island project.
Crypto mining ban 'begs explanation'
A Bahamian digital assets entrepreneur says the Securities Commission's decision to ban crypto currency mining in the revised Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges (DARE) Bill warrants further explanation.
GB Power solar rates '30% below Caribbean'
Grand Bahama Power Company says the solar power rate it has obtained from independent energy providers (IPPs) is "30 percent less than what you see elsewhere" in the Caribbean.
Chinese Acrobat company performs in Grand Bahama and New Providence
AN acrobat troupe from China performs at Atlantis tonight - and audiences in Freeport got the chance to see the performers in action on Monday.
Office of the Public Defender acquittal rate low
PEOPLE represented by the Office of the Public Defender were convicted of crimes 78 per cent of the time between January 2017 and December 2022, according to OPD statistics.
Govt to remove shanty homes via building regulations act
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said the Davis administration would demolish shanty town structures using the process outlined in the Buildings Regulation Act after the Supreme Court failed to deliver a favourable result to the government last week.
Azario case details guns and ammo in shooting
THE guns used in the police-involved killing of Azario Major were submitted as evidence yesterday as the inquest into the 31-year-old’s death continued in the Coroner’s Court.
Bahamas liquidators slam US FTX chief's 'underhand' tactics
FTX's Bahamian liquidators yesterday accused their US adversaries of employing "underhanded" tactics to seize control of all the crypto exchange's clients and assets - including those that fall under their winding-up process.
FTX EXTRADITION UNDER SCRUTINY: Bankman-Fried wants charges dismissed on claim US violated treaty
Sam Bankman-Fried yesterday sought to dismiss multiple fraud, bribery and corruption-related charges stemming from FTX's collapse on the grounds that the US has violated The Bahamas' Extradition Act and treaty.
Remembering the sinking of the HMBS Flamingo
FLAGS will be flown at half-mast today across The Bahamas in tribute to the HMBS Flamingo.
PLP should be ashamed
THE Privy Council’s Citizenship judgement and upholding Appeal’s Court Judgement by now CJ Winder.
Praising our nurses
Before God and those assembled here, I solemnly pledge to adhere to the code of ethics of the nursing profession.
FNM GB Women Association donates food items to GB Children's Home
THE FNM Grand Bahama Women’s Association donated assorted food and toiletries to the Grand Bahama Children’s Home this week.
No bail granted for man on charge of sexual assault
A 37-year-old man was charged with rape after allegedly sexually assaulting a 27-year-old woman earlier this year.
Freeport man assisting police on marijuana find
GRAND Bahama Police made a drug arrest on Monday following the discovery of suspected marijuana at a residence in Freeport.
