$1,000 fine over knife and giving fake name to police
A MAN was fined $1,000 in court yesterday after admitting to having a knife in public and giving a fake name to a police officer.
Fisherman jailed for unlicenced gun
A FISHERMAN from Andros was sentenced to 18 months in prison yesterday after admitting to having an unlicenced gun, which he said he bought to protect himself at sea.
MV Onego Traveller in distress
The Ministry of Transport & Housing is advising the public that MV Onego Traveller is in distress around Hole in the Wall, South Abaco.
STATESIDE – Halfway through his first term: Biden and the immigration issue
US President Joe Biden is halfway through his first term in the nation’s top job. After an initial boost in favourable poll ratings and with TV and other media pundits, Biden began to slip, until earlier this year he achieved a dubious distinction when he sank “under water” with less than 50 percent approval ratings in the polls. Oddly, Donald Trump and “his” Supreme Court have rescued Biden twice.
FRONT PORCH: Reading critical to human development
THE Brothers Grimm, German academics and authors in the late 18th century and early 19th century, became world famous for their piquant and complex folklores, fairy tales and oral tales, which offered object and classical lessons about morality and ethics and the struggle of humanity in every generation to become more civil, humane and less barbarous.
EDITORIAL: Kicking the can again over NIB
ANOTHER year is coming to an end with no resolution to the thorny problem of what to do about our diminishing National Insurance Board fund.
‘High hopes’ of increase in margins for gas dealers
THE vice president of the Bahamas Petroleum Dealers Association said he has “high hopes” that the government will address the issue of the long-awaited margin increase.
Cable Bahamas accuses broadcasting corporation of breaching terms
CABLE Bahamas Ltd has accused the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas of breaching the terms of its broadcasting conditions for the Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade.
Pintard: Govt must focus on good governance
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said government must become more focused on good governance in 2023.
More than 300 percent rise in tourism in November over previous year
THE tourism sector continued its “robust” growth in November, according to the Central Bank of The Bahamas’ monthly economic and financial developments report - with arrivals up by an astonishing 341.5 percent from 2021.
Christmas sales back to 2019 levels, say retailers
Retailers are back on par for 2019 with Christmas sales as they look forward to a robust 2023.
Downtown demolition of buildings ‘a fair process’
The demolition of dilapidated downtown buildings is done through a “fair process”, says the Downtown Nassau Partnership (DNP).
State-recognised funeral for Maynard
A STATE-recognised funeral for Andrew “Dud” Maynard will be held on Friday at 11am at St Agnes Anglican Church.
BNT salutes a legend as Carey bows out
THE Bahamas National Trust recently celebrated its outgoing executive director Eric Carey and his legacy at their “Eric’s Final Farewell Event” at Baha Mar.
Govt ‘will defend right to collect overflight fees’
Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper last night said the government will defend the country’s right to collect overflight fees in the face of threats by US airlines to stop flights.
Central Bank wants stricter due diligence to stop another FTX
The Central Bank of The Bahamas has called for stricter due diligence on the transfer of funds in the wake of the FTX collapse.
‘Back to the drawing board’ for Saxons
AFTER a fifth-place finish at this year’s Boxing Day parade, a representative for the Saxons Superstars conceded that the group has to go “back to the drawing board”.
Fishing Hole Bridge closed for safety
THE Fishing Hole Bridge in Grand Bahama was closed on Wednesday evening due to safety concerns because of hazardous driving conditions experienced and engineering issues in the road construction.
