Two accused over vehicle part thefts
TWO men were charged in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with a series of vehicle and automotive part thefts in the nation’s capital.
Man denies two armed robberies
A MAN has denied involvement in two armed robberies in September 2011 as his trial began in the Supreme Court yesterday.
$2,000 fine for bail curfew breach
A MAN was fined $2,000 in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after admitting to breaking his curfew while on bail on two murder charges.
FOCOL sponsors tennis tourney for junior players
THE tournament sponsored by FOCOL featured U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18 participants and was held at the YMCA. The event was sanctioned by the BLTA and the results in the various categories are as follows:
Freeport firm opens maritime academy
A PRIVATE sector-driven academy, designed to inspire Bahamian students towards a maritime career and equip them with the necessary skills, was launched in Freeport this past Saturday.
And how are we biting the bullet?
According to The Tribune, government official Rochelle Newbold spoke at the Rotary Club, echoing the PM’s proclamations regarding climate change.
THE KDK REPORT: Something in the tea
GROWING up on a remote family island with limited access to traditional western medicine led many indigenous Bahamians to find alternative natural cures for their medical ailments.
INSIGHT: Another chance for Davis to press case on climate
IT has not been a good week for the PLP government.
Works Minister inspects $60m Exuma infrastructure project
WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears and other officials were in Exuma on Friday to assess and inspect the progress of the $60m roadworks and infrastructure project on the island.
Food stores ‘expecting’ price control extension
Bahamian food stores yesterday said they “expect” the Government to extend tomorrow’s deadline to implement the major price control regime expansion if both parties are unable to reach agreement by then.
Roadworks blasted over 30% sales fall
A frustrated Bahamian auto dealer yesterday blasted the Village Road roadworks for both causing a 30 percent decline in sales and failing to resolve his decade-old sewerage problem.
Banks ‘can take more’ as debt drops $29m
Bahamian commercial banks have “significant capacity” to take on more government debt, the Ministry of Finance’s top official has asserted, after the national debt for the three months to end-September fell by $29m.
‘Don’t crash private’ healthcare with NHI
A prominent doctor has warned the Government that its proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) reforms must not “crash private healthcare” and suffocate the “innovation and investment” that drives improved medical care.
Union ‘in bad position’ as members ready ultimatum
BAHAMAS Public Service Union (BPSU) president Kimsely Ferguson will be faced with an “ultimatum” from union members as they are disgruntled with his leadership, this newspaper was told.
BPL meeting with hotels a ‘listening opportunity’
BAHAMAS Power and Light CEO Shevonn Cambridge said today’s meeting with hoteliers is more of a “listening opportunity”.
Retailers ‘understand’ minimum wage increase
MERCHANTS said they understand the move to increase minimum wage as it is necessary to help ease the cost of the living crisis within the country.
No decision - but damaged Columbus statue moved
THE statue of Christopher Columbus at Government House has been removed and will remain in storage until the government and stakeholders determine what to do with it.
Doctors alarm at outsourcing plan
CONSULTANT physicians at the Princess Margaret Hospital are upset with government’s proposed plan to “outsource” care to Doctors Hospital due to ward closures and renovations.
FNM names law it says govt broke over trip to Bermuda
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard accused the government of violating the Public Finance Management Act when it used public money to pay for Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ controversial trip to Bermuda.
