‘Progress made’ on affordable housing
TRANSPORT and Housing Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis says the government is making progress regarding its affordable housing initiative.
ALICIA WALLACE: After the referendum, will law bring equality?
IN 2014, then Prime Minister Perry Christie announced the gender equality referendum which was to be held in November of that year.
‘Why is govt not prioritising regulating marijuana?’
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard is disappointed that the government has not prioritised regulating the use of medicinal marijuana.
Mother’s plea to missing Rochellda
FIVE days after a 27-year-old woman went missing, her mother remains hopeful that she will return home safely.
EDITORIAL: United front in tackling climate change
THE sight of three former Prime Ministers standing alongside the current occupant of that office at yesterday’s Caribbean regional heads of government meeting was a powerful image – particularly as Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis called for unity with regard to climate change.
FNM wants action from govt on domestic violence
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard said there must be strategic action to address the “blood” running “in our streets” and homes due to domestic violence.
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.
