Over 100 migrants caught aboard vessel near Andros
MORE than 100 undocumented Haitian migrants were apprehended yesterday after their vessel was spotted off Andros on Friday.
Construction corruption ‘big elephant in room’
CONSTRUCTION-related corruption has been branded as a “big elephant in the room” with the potential to compromise building safety, a Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) trustee is warning.
New Bay Street entity to seek 100 recruits
A NEW Bay Street tourist attraction will later this month seek to recruit 100 Bahamians to staff its operations, the Government’s labour director, said yesterday, after this weekend’s job fair produced “a significant number of hirings”.
Morton Salt staff to enjoy up to 25% wage increase
LINE staff at Morton Salt are set to enjoy wage increases of up to 25 percent after their trade union signed an “historic” five-year industrial agreement with the Inagua-based salt harvester.
DEREK SMITH: Good corporate governance critical to sustainable growth
CORPORATE governance incorporates the principles and practices that guide how a company is directed, managed and controlled. It is critical for building long-term value for all stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, customers, suppliers and the broader community.
Two arrests after drugs found in separate incidents
Two men have been arrested in two separate incidents, after they were found in possession of dangerous drugs on Saturday.
Police investigate report of sexual assault
Police are investigating the report of an alleged sexual assault of a female visitor which occurred sometime around 1am on Sunday.
Bahamians in US plan protest in Miami against Davis administration
A GROUP of Bahamians who live in the United States and Canada are organising a protest in Miami against the Davis administration.
PM pays tribute to Commodore Leon Livingstone Smith
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis along with other officials joined family and friends in celebrating the historic life of retired Commodore Leon Livingstone Smith on Friday.
$5,000 fine for having over five pounds of marijuana
A MAN was fined $5,000 on Friday after he admitted to having over five pounds of marijuana.
Man fined for three counts of violation of bail conditions
A MAN on bail for murder was fined $1,500 in court on Friday after he admitted to failing to charge his electronic monitoring device (EMD) while on release.
DIANE PHILLIPS: When things go wrong, Consumer Protection Commission indeed helps
IN EARLIER days, I dreamed of solving problems. Not the big ones like ending world famine or creating world peace.
One Eleuthera Foundation: Opportunities for Caribbean women in agri-food businesses
LAST week, I had the opportunity to attend the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) – COLEAD’s Caribbean Agri-food Online Business Series.
Police searching for four armed robbers
Police on New Providence are investigating and seeking the public’s assistance in locating four males believed to be responsible for two separate armed robberies on Thursday.
Suspected marijuana seized, nine arrested, in four separate incidents.
Officers attached to Operation Cease Fire confiscated suspected marijuana and made nine arrests in four separate incidents over Thursday night and early Friday morning.
Brave says if Minnis is ‘man enough’ run in Cat Island
AFTER a challenge from Killarney MP Dr Hubert Minnis, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said if he is “man enough” he should run against him in Cat Island, Rum Cay, and San Salvador.
Senior officer: Too many firearms on the streets
A SENIOR police official on Grand Bahama revealed that while the police have experienced high success in solving crime, there are still too many firearms on the streets.
Minister of Health: Country seeing a rise in chronic diseases
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville told the House of Assembly yesterday the country is facing a post COVID-19 health crisis: an increase in chronic non-communicable diseases.
