EDITORIAL: Crime rising to top of government agenda
THE first 18 days of this year have been marked with nine murders. A murder every other day.
Bahamas aviation fee defence ‘a red herring’
US airlines yesterday slammed the Government’s “red herring” defence of an air navigation system that allegedly costs just 1 percent of the fees charged by The Bahamas.
FTX: False statements were made to ‘diminish’ Bahamas
A former FTX senior attorney yesterday alleged that “false statements” were made in legal filings to “diminish” The Bahamas after the crypto exchange was advised this nation should be the main venue for its liquidation.
Downtown revival strategy ‘fell short’
Plans to revive downtown Nassau “fell short” because not enough focus was placed on the redevelopment of waterfront properties by their owners, Nassau Cruise Port’s chief executive admitted yesterday.
More ‘teeth’ required to halt copyright stealing
A cultural economy advocate yesterday demanded a copyright law with more “teeth” as she urged Bahamians to stop stealing the creative works and intellectual property of others.
Regulation woes dismissed as ‘nothing further from the truth’
A Bahamian attorney yesterday hit back against assertions that the country’s financial services sector is poorly regulated following FTX’s implosion, arguing: “Nothing could be further from the truth.”
Eco-tour company back after Dorian
AN eco-tour company has resumed its tour operation in East Grand Bahama following the long road to recovery since Hurricane Dorian.
100 youths enlist in guard scheme
NEARLY 100 young people from throughout the country that have enlisted in the Bahamas National Youth Guard programme are in Grand Bahama for three months of training at the Police College in Freeport.
The first of many Phoenix Awards
THE Government High School Alumni Association held its inaugural Phoenix Award presentation on Saturday at the University of The Bahamas Performing Arts Centre.
Search for four people after man assaulted and robbed
Police are searching for four people who assaulted and robbed a man shortly after 11pm on Thursday.
New home delight as Bahamians receive keys
FIVE Bahamians received keys to their new homes yesterday in the newly unveiled Frank Rutherford Close, an Arawak Homes subdivision off Prince Charles Drive.
1,400 mangroves planted in Abaco
MORE than 1,400 mangroves have been planted in Abaco this week as part of the Northern Bahamas Restoration Project.
China gives $170,000 of medical equipment
CHINA has donated three containers of supplies to help Princess Margaret Hospital.
George Smith: We must do more to help poor
A FORMER Cabinet minister is adamant that more must be done to help people escape the shackles of poverty.
‘Church must have say on marital rape’
BISHOP Walter Hanchell said legislators cannot deny the church “its say” on the issue of marital rape in response to some who criticise the government for continued consultations on the matter.
‘We are dealing with immigration problem’
DESPITE some critics saying the government is not doing enough to clamp down on illegal immigration, Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis insisted yesterday that his administration is addressing the problem.
PM SETS OUT TOP THREE PRIORITIES: Economy, education and crime leading government agenda
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis said his administration will focus on three key areas over the next 12 months: the economy, education and crime.
Mental evaluation ordered after arson attack on home
A MAN was ordered to have a mental evaluation yesterday after being charged in connection with a recent home arson.
Immigration problem needs continuous enforcement
The headline in The Nassau Guardian dated 13/1/23 reads “Harbour Island’s Migration Woes” Bahamians, in particular residents of Harbour Island must be concerned for their security, safety, health and peace of mind after reading the contents of the article, the revelations of the Member of Parliament and Chief Councillor. The video describes a situation, that is unsafe, insecure and unhealthy for Harbour Islanders, residents and visitors.
Red-Line Athletics track team arrives safely in Texas
MEMBERS of the Red- Line Athletics track team have arrived safely in Texas where they will be competing this weekend at the Texas Tech Under Armour High School Invitational.
