Arawak Homes ‘umbrage’ on former-PM’s criticism
Sir Franklyn Wilson yesterday said Arawak Homes “takes serious umbrage” with Dr Hubert Minnis’ assertion that a southern New Providence community it is developing is “set up for disaster” and was started without the necessary permits.
US to freeze PI ‘Raider’s’ $21m
US regulators have moved to freeze three Bahamian bank accounts owned by the Paradise Island “Raider” as they bid to seize $21.1m in “ill-gotten gains” generated by a $100m multinational securities fraud ring.
AG: ‘We cannot be left out on digital assets ‘revolution’
The Bahamas cannot afford to be “on the outside of this digital assets revolution looking in”, the attorney general asserted yesterday, adding that the Government’s just-released policy paper positions the country to be “a leader”.
Police investigate rape attack
POLICE are investigating an alleged rape and assault that took place off Prince Charles Drive earlier this week.
IAN FERGUSON: How to handle office romance
Many people meet their lifelong partners at work, yet dating someone in the office is often frowned upon.
GB law firm hails its maritime recognition
A Grand Bahama law firm says it has been recognised as a shipping and maritime law specialist by a major global referral network for legal services.
Pintard: ‘Real questions’ on likely new BPL chief
The Opposition’s leader yesterday charged that there are “real questions” over the energy regulator’s “objectivity” amid suggestions that one of its senior executives is being eyed as Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) new chief executive.
Moncur has govt job - as ‘violence interrupter’
THE appointment of former senator and talk show host Rodney Moncur as a consultant in the Ministry of National Security was yesterday defended as a key component in the government’s plan to fight crime in inner-city communities.
Carbon credit buyers have approached government
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said the government has already been approached by people interested in buying carbon credits.
The US warns visitors over violent crime
THE US Embassy in Nassau has advised American citizens to “exercise vigilance” in New Providence due to an increase in reported violent crime.
JUNIOR ROWERS MAKE HISTORY: Duo land gold and bronze medals in Lima, Peru
EXUMA junior rowers Andrew Bowe and Destiny Rolle made history on Thursday when they grabbed gold and bronze medals respectively in the under-19 boys and girls Beach Sprints at the America’s Cup Coastal Rowing Regatta.
Cameron Riley on course for professional golf
Following an accolade filled collegiate career, Cameron Riley’s transition to professional golf continues on the Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour.
Why is a mentor so essential?
The beginning of your career is both thrilling and frightening too. Starting anything new is enticing, but uncertainty of how you will do or how your career will unfold is also daunting.
Raising the rates for NIB
So, PM Davis will not increase the level of NIB Contributions although the experts, the IMO actuaries say NIB must have higher contributions and experts for 10 plus years have been telling Government it is a must..
Man fined over fake licence plate
A MAN was fined in Magistrate’s Court yesterday for deceiving a public officer and driving with a fraudulent licence plate.
Police officer testifies in stolen goods trial
A POLICE officer testified yesterday in a man’s trial for possession of stolen toolboxes.
Two accused of attacks on women
TWO men were arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday on separate charges of assaulting women.
Man accused of sex with 12-year-old
A MAN accused of having unlawful sexual intercourse with a 12-year-old girl is expected to stand trial in the Supreme Court in three months.
Delancy named SIAC player of the year
IN what has been an impressive debut season with the Benedict College Tigers men’s volleyball team, Bahamian Ras Jesse Delancy was named the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Player of the Year.
Tigers’ run ends in semifinal
The Bahamian connection for the Benedict College Tigers men’s volleyball team had their run in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championship tournament end in the semifinals.
