‘Declare crime a public health emergency’
A LOCAL youth activist has called on the government to formally declare crime as a “public health emergency” due to the overwhelming spate of homicides and shootings in the country.
Munroe: We must all do our part to fight crime
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe says the answer to addressing crime is for Bahamians to realise it is about “us” as he urged everyone to do their part in the fight against crime.
Doctors enjoys up to 40% non-COVID revenue rise
Doctors Hospital plans to unveil its new Bay Street pharmacy within 30 days, a top executive revealed yesterday, with monthly non-COVID revenues up to 40 percent higher than pre-pandemic comparatives.
Banks told to build ‘stronger connection’ with non-profits
Bahamian non-profits need “a stronger relationship with the banks” if the sector is to grow and better meet society’s ever-increasing needs, a governance reformer argued yesterday.
Bahamas ‘nowhere near crisis’ despite new US recession fear
A prominent businessman yesterday sought to reassure that The Bahamas “is nowhere near crisis mode” despite mounting global economic gloom with suggestions that the US is now in an “unofficial recession”.
‘New monster in the house’ on small business funding
The finding that 99 percent of Bahamian firms had no interest in seeking debt financing in COVID’s aftermath was yesterday branded “irrelevant” by a small business adviser, who warned: “We have a new monster in the house.”
Man expected to be charged next week in connection with four-year-old's death
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said a man is expected to be charged early next week in connection with the death of four-year-old Kenton Seymour Jr.
‘Break down offshore barriers’ to aid SMEs
The Bahamas has been urged “to find creative means” to allow so-called ‘offshore’ financial institutions to participate in the local economy and help narrow an estimated $748m small business “financing gap”.
Haiti steps in for funeral costs
ACTIVIST Louby Georges said the Haitian government has committed to cover the burial costs of those who perished at sea after their boat capsized in waters off New Providence earlier this week.
Pintard: My escape from gang culture
FNM leader Michael Pintard yesterday told youngsters he had been in a neighbourhood gang as a youth, smoking marijuana and drinking alcohol, before turning his life around - and urged them to avoid getting into trouble.
BELINDA DRAWS A LINE IN THE SAND: Union leader sets date for teachers to launch action
BELINDA Wilson has told teachers to get ready to take industrial action on August 22, insisting the government has had ample time to bring closure to matters of concern for educators.
Commonwealth Games: Boxers Williams, Hield ready to fight
BIRMINGHAM, England — With their competition expected to start today at the NEC Building, the two-man team of Carl Hield and Rashield Williams both indicated that it’s now or never for them to get through the rounds and ascend the podium.
Pair accused of armed robbery
A WOMAN and a man were arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday on charges of robbing another woman at gunpoint, with the female defendant also charged with trying to cash a fraudulent $3,000 cheque.
Man accused of gunpoint raids
A MAN was remanded in Magistrate’s Court yesterday for charges of robbing two woman of their $1,000 iPhones at gunpoint.
Three teens accused of endangering officers
THREE male teenagers were remanded in custody yesterday for endangering the lives of three police officers with a gun. Jeffrey Toussaint, 19, and two 17-year-old boys.
$300 for assaulting ex-girlfriend
A MAN was fined $300 yesterday for assaulting his estranged girlfriend during an argument.
Man denies deceiving officer
A MAN was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday for trying to deceive a public officer.
Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation forced to withdraw from CAC
THE Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation was forced to cancel all plans for travel and withdrew from the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships.
Bahamas suffers first loss at Billie Jean King Cup
AFTER a day off on Wednesday, Team Bahamas returned to competition in the Billie Jean King Cup and they suffered their first loss against host country Dominican Republic yesterday.
Software developer dissuaded from expanding use to arrivals
A Bahamian software developer yesterday said individual Customs officers have discouraged him from submitting a proposal that would save “major time” on entering air arrivals data.
