‘Frustration’ mounts over new Eleuthera water woe
The Water & Sewerage Corporation says it has voiced “frustration” to its central Eleuthera water supplier over mechanical breakdowns that left some customers without service from Independence Day evening.
PM urged: Take ‘definitive’ stance over oil exploration
An environmental activist is again demanding the Government take a “definitive” stance on oil drilling in Bahamian waters as he branded this nation's efforts to combat climate change a “fallacy” without banning such activities.
Bahamas celebrates 49th Anniversary of Independence
THE country’s 49th Independence Day Celebrations were a rich display of Bahamian culture with days long celebrations that saw the return of the ecumenical service at Clifford Park and thousands flock to Bay Street for the people’s Junkanoo rush.
Two in hospital after three stabbing incidents
Two people are in hospital with serious injuries after three separate stabbing incidents – one in Abaco and two in Grand Bahama.
Police investigate suspicious death after body found in abandoned vehicle
Grand Bahama Police are investigating a suspicious death after a decomposed body was discovered in an abandoned vehicle in Freeport.
Jonquel Jones selected for WNBA Skills Challenge ahead of All-Star game appearance
IN addition to playing in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) All-Star game, Bahamian Jonquel Jones from Grand Bahama has also been selected to participate in Saturday’s WNBA Skills Challenge.
'Jazz' Chisholm is first Bahamian in Major League Baseball selected for All-Star game
ALTHOUGH he’s currently on a 10-day injury, Miami Marlins’ second baseman Jasrado ‘Jazz’ Chisholm is now the first Bahamian in Major League Baseball to be selected to the All-Star game.
Ministries launch case management system to reduce recidivism
IN an effort to reduce the recidivism rate the Ministry of National Security and the Ministry of Social Services and Urban development have partnered to launch a case management system.
Bottle buy-back programme relaunched
BAHAMIAN Brewery & Beverage Company is relaunching its bottle buy-back programme.
DIANE PHILLIPS: The more things change…
ANNIVERSARIES, national or personal, become times of reflection. In personal relationships, that reflection can evoke feelings of joy or sadness. There are memories that jump right out at you – the first kiss, the birth of a child, a graduation ceremony, a fight when words that should never have been spoken rang out and would not stop ringing in your ear.
WORLD VIEW: Safeguarding rights from authoritarian governments
THE rights of persons everywhere in the world have to be protected from authoritarian governments that suffocate them.
NIB reserves ‘in a state of decline’
THE National Insurance Board yesterday said its reserves are in a state of decline because the amount of benefits paid out annually have exceeded the incoming contributions since 2016.
EDITORIAL: Just tell us what govt will do over BPL costs
WILL they raise prices at BPL? Won’t they? Will the government throw a subsidy at BPL to avoid a price rise? Won’t they?
Library opened for female inmates at prison
THE Female Inmates’ Library was officially opened yesterday during a ceremony at the women’s prison yesterday.
Nearly one in five criminals reoffends, says minister
THE recidivism rate at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services currently stands at 18 percent, according to National Security Minister Wayne Munroe yesterday.
‘Need for discussion’ on privacy for settlements
PRESS secretary Clint Watson says he believes there needs to be discussions about what sort of settlement agreements should be revealed to the public to ensure transparency while also protecting “people’s right to privacy”.
Relief packages to be offered to jitney drivers
GOVERNMENT will be offering relief packages to jitney drivers to offset the impact of increasing fuel costs, Housing and Transport Minister Jobeth Coleby-Davis announced yesterday.
