Two accused in separate cases of theft
TWO men were arraigned yesterday on separate stealing charges.
Four accused over gun and ammunition
THREE men and a woman were charged in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday with possession of a prohibited weapon and ammunition.
Schoolboy denies having loaded gun
A MALE juvenile was granted $8,000 bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after being reportedly found with a loaded gun.
Gaither 5th, Thomas 6th in Hungary meet
WORLD ATHLETICS CONTINENTAL TOUR
Sprinter Tynia Gaither and high jumper Donald Thomas, competing on the World Athletics Continental Tour 2022, got fifth and sixth place in their respective events as they continued to compete in Europe on Monday.
PETER YOUNG: What on earth was Pelosi’s end game?
The damaging fallout from the high-level visit to Taiwan by Nancy Pelosi has been extreme, and it is continuing. Relations between the US and China have been tense for some years but have now deteriorated sharply.
FACE TO FACE: Ali’s on a mission to reshape our nation
SHE has been actively involved in political advocacy for more than two decades. She is the first female leader of a political party in The Bahamas. She created an institute designed to mould aspiring political candidates into great leaders. She has authored a book that gives a course of action for the country and she recently became a member of the cloth.
EDITORIAL: Green scheme is well worth exploring
WHEN COVID-19 first hit our shores, there was a move by a number of Bahamians towards growing more food in our own gardens – rather than deal with long lines, empty shelves and the risk of infection.
Nurses agreement ‘to be signed soon’
BAHAMAS Nurses Union president Amancha Williams says the union has no issues with a proposed industrial agreement that is nearing completion, adding it will be signed soon.
Marijuana laws ‘by end of year’
AGRICULTURE, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting said he is hopeful that the government’s marijuana legalisation will be presented to Parliament before the end of the year.
Teachers to meet on latest government proposal
A MEETING will be held to get feedback from educators on the government’s financial proposal to the Bahamas Union of Teachers, according to BUT president Belinda Wilson.
TA Thompson repairs to be complete ‘by start of term’
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin said yesterday repairs at T A Thompson Junior High School will be completed in time for the start of school on August 29.
Dirty money - The biggest policy failure of all
THE Central Bank’s former chief enforcer says the US and UK are the biggest recipients of “dirty money” and suggests racial bias against countries like The Bahamas in anti-money laundering (AML) programmes.
San Salvador businessman beating COVID economic slump
A San Salvador businessman is beating COVID-19 economic slump with the Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) $20,000 funding he received in 2019.
Fiscal snapshot: $33m revenue increase over 12 months
THE Ministry of Finance yesterday released its fiscal snapshot that showed a $33m increase in revenue over 12 months as the economy continues to rebound.
Foot Care Rx surpasses minimum goal
AN ArawakX crowdfunded company has surpassed its minimum goal by 16 percent in less than a week.
Farmers and fishermen bank being considered by ADO chairman
THE chairman of the Agricultural Development Organisation is considering starting a bank this year, particularly for farmers and fishermen.
BEMU signs new agreement
THE government signed a new industrial agreement with the Bahamas Educators Managerial Union (BEMU) during a brief ceremony at the Office of Prime Minister yesterday.
Tourism ministry takes part in aviation convention
THE Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation took part in the week-long 69th Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh convention held in Wisconsin from July 24–31.
