UN urges The Bahamas not to detain asylum seekers
THE United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has urged The Bahamas not to detain asylum-seekers in custody and to find alternative ways of accommodating them.
Dr Darville feels ‘unfairly attacked’ on Kenise Symonette-Darville inquiry
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said the husband of Kenise Symonette-Darville, the woman who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital earlier this year after complaining in a viral video about PMH’s treatment of her, has unfairly attacked him.
NATION TO ANSWER OVER HUMAN RIGHTS: Government’s position on key issues will be under scrutiny by UN Council
THE government’s position on criminalising marital rape, abolishing the death penalty, banning corporal punishment and protecting the rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) people will be scrutinised when Attorney General Ryan Pinder leads a delegation to Geneva, Switzerland, for the United Nations Human Rights Council’s (UNHRC) review of our human rights record this week.
Time to prioritise social justice
May 1 is widely known as Labour Day, a day when we celebrate the contribution of workers worldwide. It is a moment for pride, celebration and hope.
Uriah McPhee seals the win at primary school championships
URIAH McPhee emerged from the fold to secure the win at the New Providence Primary Public Schools Sports Association (NPPPSSA) track and field championships last week Friday.
Athletes stand out at meets overseas
Sprinter Denisha Cartwright had another grand appearance over the weekend, this time to lead a small field of competitors at the Drake Relays at the Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.
Brogdon makes Collegiate Equestrian Zone Finals
BAHAMIAN collegiate rider Carisa Brogdon is fulfilling the early promise she showed as a freshman both in and out of the riding ring.
Roderick A. Simms: Multiple measures must be used for NIB reform
The National Insurance Board (NIB) is the government agency responsible for managing the country’s social security system. The NIB provides various social security benefits, including pensions, disability benefits, maternity benefits, funeral benefits and unemployment benefits.
DEREK SMITH: Data protection key to corporate success
The value of data in today’s commercial world has grown exponentially.
Taxi chief backs conduct code to eliminate all ‘undesirables’
The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union’s (BTCU) president has backed the proposed new “code of conduct” for drivers as a way to remove an “influx of undesirables” from the industry.
Pay TV subscribers in lowest fall for six years
Pay-TV subscribers suffered their lowest annual decrease for six years in 2022 with all other communications segments reporting a modest increase in consumer numbers, sector regulators have revealed.
URCA: Only 305 renewable systems working in Bahamas
The Bahamas remains a long way from generating 30 percent of its energy mix from renewable sources by 2030 even though last year saw a 26 percent increase in installed capacity from such systems.
Improved lending, business climate vital on bank fees
The Central Bank's governor says an improved lending climate and reducing the costs of doing business are critical to lowering the commercial bank fees hated by many Bahamians.
Trinidad group in minority stake in Freeport brewer
A TRINIDAD conglomerate, with extensive liquor, brewing and drinks manufacturing interests, has obtained all necessary regulatory approvals to acquire a “minority interest” in Freeport-based Bahamian Brewery and Beverage Company.
RCI and Downtown
We don’t get to see them very often, but the top executives of Royal Caribbean recently popped into town to rub shoulders with Bahamians, conduct media roadshows and hand out one-time cheques to charities, young entrepreneurs, and creatives to win their favour.
'No impact to flight operations' after flooding in LPIA arrivals corridor
Nassau Airport Development Company Ltd has released a statement on flooding in the arrivals corridor at Lynden Pindling International Airport on Sunday.
PM to attend Coronation Service of King Charles III
The Office of the Prime Minister announced that Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis would be departing today (Saturday) and joining leaders from around the world to attend the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.
Large number of applications for small home repair initiative
STATE Minister of Social Services and Urban Development Lisa Rahming said officials are working actively to repair homes for hurricane season through the ministry’s small home repair initiative.
Groundbreaking for new Grand Bahama hospital set for May
THE groundbreaking for the new Grand Bahama hospital will be held on May 16th, according to Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville.
