‘Live up to’ Public Procurement law
The Bahamas must “live up to the letter and intent of the law” on public procurement, a governance reformer urged yesterday, as he hailed the unveiling of the Government’s new and upgraded tender portal.
Over 1,800 travellers hit by Bahamasair sickout
Bahamasair’s top executive yesterday revealed more than 1,800 passengers were impacted by Sunday’s flight attendant sickout as he voiced optimism that the airline’s reputation will not suffer long-term damage.
Tourism rebounds to 90% pre-COVID level
Bahamian stopover arrivals rebounded to 90 percent of pre-COVID levels for July as the tourism recovery maintained its momentum by attracting some 3.677m visitors during the first seven months of 2022.
BOB imposes ‘heavy penalties’ on early building loan payouts
Bank of The Bahamas is imposing “heavy early repayment penalties” on construction mortgages in a bid to dissuade borrowers from treating such loans as a “bridging” facility to its detriment.
Procurement reforms may reach Parliament tomorrow
A CABINET minister yesterday said reforms to the Public Procurement Act may be tabled in Parliament tomorrow as the Government unveiled the upgraded electronic system via which all public sector contracts will be made available.
PM: 5% of Gov’t contracts go to young entrepreneurs
THE Prime Minister yesterday reiterated that his administration remains committed to allocating 5 percent of the Government’s annual procurement budget to young Bahamian entrepreneurs.
Safety priority over costs in Building Code reforms
THE BAHAMIAN Contractors Association's (BCA) president says safety and resilience must take priority over increased costs in reforms to the Bahamas Building Code.
BPL bills to increase
Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis has announced that there will be an increase in the monthly fuel charge from Bahamas Power and Light.
UNCLE FEARED FOR LIFE IN AXE ATTACK: Assailant shot by police ‘had mental issues and killed close friend’
THE uncle of the 31-year-old assailant who was fatally shot by police on Sunday after he killed a man with an axe, said he feared for his life during his nephew’s rampage noting “either he would have killed me, or I would have killed him”.
Thelma Gibson workers ‘have had enough’
TENSION between teachers at Thelma Gibson Primary School and the school’s principal continued yesterday, with a number of workers allegedly calling in sick or refusing to show up to work.
Senior civil servant claims victimisation
A SENIOR civil servant believes she is in the waning days of her public service career due to alleged victimisation, having spent the better part of the last several months “staring at the walls every day” without any tasks to carry out.
Minister ‘hopeful’ for mask-free schools soon
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin is “hopeful” that the mask mandate will be lifted in classrooms soon, noting she was aware conditions are not ideal.
NPCA hosts its Tour de Clifton Pier
THE New Providence Cycling Association hosted its Tour de Clifton Pier on Sunday with two stage races held around the Clifton Pier area.
Charlton, Wilson inducted into Howard Hall of Fame
It’s very rare that you hear or see two Bahamians competing in the same sport and excelling at the same time in college.
Man in court on firearm, ammunition charges
A MAN was granted bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with firearm and ammunition charges.
88 UPS units donated to Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training
PRECISION Power Solutions Limited yesterday donated 88 UPS units to the Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training.
WASM invests $40m on campus in Grand Bahama
WESTERN Atlantic School of Medicine (WASM) has invested $40m to date on its campus in Grand Bahama, surpassing the original heads of agreement investment of $13.5m for the first phase.
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Deandre Ayton and Suns lose preseason opener
THE Phoenix Suns opened their 2022-23 NBA preseason on the wrong end of a shocking result to a non-NBA opponent. Deandre Ayton finished with 22 points and six rebounds but the Sun suffered a 134-124 loss to the Adelaide 36ers of the Australian National Basketball League, Sunday night at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
