Don’t listen to Chamber
Khrystle Rutherford-Ferguson and her colleagues at the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce can perhaps be excused for pretending to believe that minimum wage rises in The Bahamas are an inflationary, rather than anti-inflationary measure. After all, they are self-evidently an interest group looking to secure their own narrow interests, rather than the general welfare of The Bahamas.
Promises made & kept
It is a common expectation here in The Bahamas and I am sure almost all around the world, that voters are accustomed to politicians and their allies making big and bold promises to them about high browed plans to make their lives better while encouraging the economic and societal advancements of the nation, once elected. This is a sad refrain that has played out in our wonderful nation for successive decades ad nauseum.
Six Jamaicans jailed over marijuana farm
SIX Jamaicans were sentenced to two and a half years in prison in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after admitting to having a drug farm in Andros with marijuana plants worth $2.5m.
Two men face court in firearm possession cases
TWO men were charged in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday with separate firearm and ammunition complaints.
Jonquel Jones scores 19 in opening win
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Jonquel Jones had 19 points and eight rebounds, Alyssa Thomas added 15 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists and the Connecticut Sun beat the Dallas Wings 93-68 last night in Game 1 of their first-round series.
International aid amid rise in migration
THE Ministries of Labour and Immigration now have the assistance of the International Organisation for Migration amid a rise of irregular incidents of migrations to the Bahama.
New online portal launched to help job seekers find work
THE Labour Department yesterday launched a new service on the MyGateway portal for job seekers.
STATESIDE: Boundaries between NATO and Russia
INSTANT scholars, historians and strategists are popping up everywhere in Washington, New York and all over television these days. There’s real red meat for them on the table now. And that red meat is the ongoing war in Ukraine.
FRONT PORCH: Suggestions to Prime Minister on crime prevention
A JULY 28 column entitled “Getting Away with Murder and Other Crimes?” noted that we have lost much of the plot in our criminal justice system, arguing that the inability of the criminal justice system to try and to punish an offender in a timely manner is one of the reasons for the high level of crime in the country.
Capri Sun drinks recalled
THE Bahamas Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority (BAHFSA) yesterday informed the public about Kraft Heinz’s recall of 5,760 cases of their 6.6 ounce Capri Sun Wild Cherry flavoured juice drink blend.
Recall of sweet potatoes remains in effect
THE BAHAMAS Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority (BAHFSA) says the recall of whole sweet potatoes remains in effect.
Schools will be ready to open, says Sears
DESPITE the assertion that the government will be unable to complete school repairs before the new academic year begins, Works and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears said he is confident the work will be done on time.
Woman accused of apartment rental scam
A WOMAN was granted $3,000 bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after allegedly defrauding two people of cash in an apartment rental scam.
Assistant Commissioner ‘at peace’ with former treatment
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Kendal Strachan says he is at peace with himself regarding the way he was treated under the former Minnis administration.
‘Too many taxi plates will hurt elderly’ warns union chief
The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union (BTCU) president says the elderly are suffering due to the 200 percent increase in the government’s taxi plate giveaway and many will “cry out” this coming September.
Abaco poultry farm may aim to launch $150k hatchery
An Abaco poultry farm needs just $150,000 to start their own hatchery in efforts to beat supply chain woes.
‘Moving services online is the right way to go’
Information technology professionals have hailed the government’s efforts to provide grant funding for digital innovators for public sector efficiency.
Freeport Container Port celebrates 25th anniversary
The Freeport Container Port reached a major milestone this summer, celebrating 25 years in operation on Grand Bahama.
Environment specialists sign up to roles at Lighthouse Point
Disney Cruise line (DCL) has recruited more Bahamians to fill positions for its Eleuthera Lighthouse Point project.
