Man shot dead in Kennedy Subdivision
A MAN was shot multiple times as he sat outside his apartment complex and died as he tried to flee to safety last night in the country’s latest murder.
Human Rights Committee resolution passed in HOA
ELECTED officials passed a resolution in the House of Assembly yesterday to establish a Human Rights Committee to monitor and protect the enforcement of human rights in The Bahamas.
LARODA WARNS NIB RUNNING ON FUMES: He adds ‘the first rate increase is not going to save the fund’
MYLES Laroda said the National Insurance Board fund is “basically running on fumes” and can only be stabilised when the contribution rate is increased by 1.5 per cent for the third or fourth time in the future.
$6,400 fine as pit bulls kill Shih Tzu
A WOMAN was fined $6,400 on Wednesday after admitting her two pit bulls attacked and killed her neighbour’s Shih Tzu dog.
The future of conch is at risk
The Queen Conch is approaching extinction in The Bahamas. A bold statement? Hardly!
Road markings
I would like your urgent assistance with regards to having the markings installed and repainted on the roadways in New Providence. I remember when we did the basic things well, but recently many don’t see dirt or simple improvements to be made.
High profile investigations by the police
Our Police Force over the past decades has been active in investigations, arrests, and prosecutions of offenders, which included various high-profile residents and included several politicians in the government and opposition.
$2,000 fine for four curfew breaches
A MAN charged with murder was fined $2,000 after admitting to breaching curfew four times.
Three charged over traffic fatalities
TWO MEN and a woman were charged yesterday with vehicular manslaughter after separate traffic fatalities in Eleuthera and New Providence.
Minister urges end to construction ‘fronting’
A Cabinet minister yesterday lamented the failure to fully implement legislation to regulate the Bahamian construction industry as he called for an end to ‘fronting’ arrangements that enable foreign ownership in a sector reserved for locals.
Contractors warned on work permit violations
A Cabinet minister yesterday hinted the authorities will soon target Bahamian employers who employ illegal migrants as he urged contractors to ensure their work permit holders comply with the law.
Port Authority ‘game in town’ for Freeport
The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) remains “the game in town” for all investors seeking to do business in Freeport, the island’s Chamber of Commerce president said yesterday.
Water Corp agrees $3m industrial deal
The Government has signed a $3m industrial agreement with the trade union representing the Water & Sewerage Corporation’s line staff that includes four set salary increases over the next three years.
‘Difficult to compete with free’ on Customs software solution
A Bahamian software developer yesterday said it is “difficult to compete with free” after the Customs Department provided small brokers with a similar product that can integrate with its electronic goods clearance system at no cost.
Athletes depart for Penn Relays
With the athletes fuelled by the momentum coming off some big performances at the 50th Oaktree CARIFTA Games, they will now look to make their mark internationally.
Claridge Primary in the lead going into day two
THE New Providence Public Primary Schools Sports Association (NPPPSSA) made its return to the original Thomas A Robinson National Stadium yesterday for their annual track and field meet.
Eunice Oliver: ‘Boxing was his world’
MEMBERS of the Bahamas Boxing Federation (BBF) delivered their heartfelt sympathy and condolences in person to the Oliver family following the untimely death of boxer Tyrone Oliver Jr.
EDITORIAL: Tell us everything on bank HQ decision
THE explanations surrounding the withdrawal from plans for a new multi-million dollar Central Bank headquarters are less than convincing so far.
