Final decision on minimum wage expected next week
LABOUR Minister Keith Bell says he expects the government will make a final decision on what the country’s national minimum wage will look like during next week’s Cabinet meeting.
Lyford Cay residents call for halt to condominium plan
Lyford Cay residents say a nine-storey quartet of condominiums “must be stopped” from being developed behind their gated enclave.
Tourism ministry launches series of marketing missions
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments, and Aviation will launch a series of global sales and marketing missions running until May next year, beginning in Florida and New York next month. Missions are planned for the US, Latin America, Canada, United Kingdom and Europe.
35 percent revenue rise for insurance firm Colina
The Bahamas’ largest life and health insurer has posted a 35 percent increase in premium revenues for the past six months ending in June.
Real estate expected to attract more staff
A real estate expert is predicting an average of 12.5 percent annual growth in real estate professionals entering the business over the next five years.
CBS signs up to software designed by Bahamians
A software development company has built a custom payroll system for CBS Bahamas.
Woman held by police after stabbing
A WOMAN in her early 20s from central New Providence is in police custody after she allegedly stabbed a man.
Police hunt ‘armed and dangerous’ man
GRAND Bahama Police are searching for a man who can assist them with a murder investigation.
‘How will govt deal with migrants?’
FORMER Foreign Affairs Minister Darren Henfield urged government to state how it plans to address the increase in illegal migrants from Haiti.
Call for ‘proper assessment’ of who is still in need
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard wants a “proper assessment” of who in the country is still “food insecure” and needs the aid of social assistance programmes.
Family mourns after traffic fatality
THE death of 30-year-old Shaquille Williams in a traffic accident on Saturday was a shock to relatives who are now grieving over a life cut short.
Grand Bahama gets ready for NACAC Championships
THE Grand Bahama Sports Complex in Freeport has undergone a facelift and significant improvement in preparation for the North American, Central American, and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) Championships set for August 19 to 21.
Survey quizzes Bahamians on benefits of local government
BAHAMIANS have weighed in on the benefits of local government in The Bahamas, according to a survey initiated by advocacy group Rise Bahamas.
Minnis: Equal rights is proper way to go
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis says he believes equalising citizenship rights is “the proper way to go,” adding his administration had planned to address the issue while in office.
Murder victim was star student
THE partially decomposed body of a man was found in a garbage bag inside the trunk of a vehicle near the Centreville Food Market.
Boat survivors to be deported this week
FIFTEEN Haitian migrants who were onboard an ill-fated vessel that capsized in waters off New Providence last month will be repatriated to their homeland later this week, Immigration and Labour Minister Keith Bell said yesterday.
US man dies at Sandals resort
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander yesterday confirmed police are investigating the “sudden death” of an American tourist at Sandals Emerald Bay, Exuma.
‘WE MUST UNITE IN CLIMATE FIGHT’: PM calls on leaders across Caribbean to take action
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis repeated his calls yesterday for Caribbean leaders to unite and take action in the fight against climate change.
Marina association announces Charter Yacht Show for February
THE Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) has announced a Charter Yacht Show for February next year, held in conjunction with the International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA).
Two charged with causing harm
TWO men were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday on separate charges of causing harm.
