Fishermen suffer 45% drop in crawfish price
BAHAMIAN fishermen suffered a 45 percent price drop during the now-closed crawfish season, it was disclosed yesterday, although strong catch volumes offset some of the fall caused by market “overcorrection” and higher global supply.
Modular units to bring relief to space-needy Rand Memorial Hospital
THE installation of modular units at the Rand Memorial Hospital is underway and soon residents will no longer have to sit and wait on the porch at the Accident and Emergency Department.
Obie Wilchcombe comment was ‘disingenuous’; govt taking too long on Gender Violence Bill
AN advocate of women’s rights said the Davis administration is taking too long to pass the Gender Violence Bill.
ALICIA WALLACE: Unlawful sex is rape; time to name it and do what’s needed to stop it
IT is nowhere near surprising to read news stories about increased reports of sexual violence. It has become a near-daily challenge to get through articles about court cases involving men who have raped or otherwise sexually assaulted children where their crimes are referred to as sex or, in some other way, named as though they are not criminal, abuses of power, and void of consent.
Wilson: Contract awards to be published when reporting capacity improves
FINANCIAL secretary Simon Wilson said the government would finally begin publishing contract awards when the reporting capacity of its contract procurement system is improved.
Human Rights Bahamas hails Privy Council ruling on detention of immigrants
HUMAN Rights Bahamas is hailing what they call a significant Privy Council ruling that clarifies the parameters around which immigrants can be detained pending deportation.
IHOP: ‘This is the Caribbean launch, not just The Bahamas’
IHOP’s local franchisee says he will decide on two further New Providence locations “pretty shortly”, adding: “This is the launch of the Caribbean, not just the launch of The Bahamas.”
‘Remarkable’ non-profits need improved structure
Bahamian non-profit groups are performing a “remarkable” service to local families and communities despite being under-resourced and suffering a 20 percent cut in government funding through COVID, it was argued yesterday.
Atlantis defers on Royal Caribbean’s PI answers
Atlantis has decided to wait for Royal Caribbean to supply answers to its 50 questions over the latter’s proposed Paradise Island project because they were not totally “buttoned up” at the two sides’ most recent meeting.
Cable’s pay-TV status ‘screaming for removal’
Cable Bahamas is arguing its ‘significant market power’ designation in the pay-TV market is “screaming for removal” with competition from streaming services having caused an 11 percent plunge in subscriber numbers in 2021.
Atlantis braces for $17m electricity costs increase
Atlantis yesterday revealed it is bracing for a $17m year-over-year hike in electricity costs despite “still setting revenue records” through 2023’s winter tourism season and into the upcoming peak Easter weekend.
Customers left frustrated as courier company closes
COURIER company Blue Postal is closing the “clearance/courier arm” of its Bahamian operations.
Child abuse cases up near 50 percent
NEARLY 200 child abuse cases were reported between January and March 2023 in New Providence, a near 50 per cent increase over the same period in 2022.
‘Hundreds of millions of tax dollars’ owed to govt
THE government’s top finance official says “hundreds of millions of dollars” is owed in VAT and other tax arrears — an estimate that does not even include the $800m owed in real property taxes.
POLICE QUESTION EX-PM MINNIS: Investigation into last administration’s food programme confirmed
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said police officers interviewed him earlier this year as part of an extensive criminal investigation into his administration’s COVID-19 food assistance programme.
No bail granted on house-breaking
A MAN was denied bail yesterday after being accused of illegally entering a home and damaging property.
Coalition best suited to bring change
I have been blessed with the opportunity to travel extensively, participate in certain cultures and observe opportunities citizens have in their respective countries. The Bahamas is a wealthy nation and in my humble opinion should be further along in it’s development had we adopted certain ideologies to empower it’s people, fifty years ago.
$7,000 bail for teen found with gun
BAIL was granted for a teenager after being accused of having a loaded gun in the capital last week.
Business Licences: 99% were approved ‘in time’
The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday said 99 percent of Business Licence renewal applications were approved “in time” with those outstanding needing to “clarify” questions surrounding their reported turnover.
