EDITORIAL: A transformation we should reach towards
WHEN a meeting was held last month to discuss the problems affecting Downtown Nassau – problems that frankly stretch back decades – Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper talked of the need for “aggressive transformation.”
‘Intelligent’ planning to slash urban growth cost by $1.6bn
New Providence’s urban development costs could be slashed by $1.6bn over a 30-year period via “intelligent” planning, an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) report revealed yesterday, as it urged “vexing challenges” be confronted.
DPM’s vacation rental ‘law breaking’ concern
The Government is aiming to roll-out a vacation rental register that could ultimately feature 10,000 properties in time for the May Budget, the deputy prime minister said yesterday, as he voiced concern over “law breaking” by some owners.
Bahamasair raises fares on $100k weekly fuel cost rise
Bahamasair has increased ticket prices on all domestic and international routes with effect from early April after its fuel costs soared by an “extra $100,000 per week”, its managing director revealed yesterday.
Ex-Grand Lucayan director backs aggressive sale push
A former Grand Lucayan director is backing the Government’s decision to set aggressive timeline for the resort’s sale, saying it would “be great” if the deputy prime minister achieves a signed sales agreement by end-April.
New board to help steer UWIOCB
THE University of the West Indies Open Campus Bahamas (UWIOCB) has appointed an advisory board of directors.
Two dead after separate shootings
Two men are dead after separate shooting incidents on Tuesday night.
Nurses warn non-urgent surgery delay may be lengthy
BAHAMAS Nurses Union President Amancha Williams says Princess Margaret Hospital’s non-urgent surgical procedure backlog could continue for a long time, as large numbers of nurses continue to leave the public system for lucrative opportunities abroad.
Buyer chosen for Grand Lucayan ‘by end of month’
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper anticipates that the government will choose a buyer for the Grand Lucayan resort by the end of this month, after which a contract for the purchase of the hotel will soon be executed.
Age of consent legislation may go to Cabinet next week
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder says he hopes to present draft legislation that addresses juvenile matters, including the age of consent, to Cabinet as early as next week.
$450m to make Nassau a truly sustainable city
Transforming Nassau and wider New Providence into a truly resilient, sustainable island demands a $450m investment spread over a 20-year period, a newly-released Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) report has revealed.
Age of consent
Recently, a 40-year-old child sexual predator was given a light plea deal sentence of four years in prison for repeatedly engaging in unlawful sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old child. Such a light sentence for such a horrific crime should cause us to hang our national head in shame. Why? Because the way a society truly feels about a particular crime is expressed by the punishment meted out to it. And it matters not that the maximum sentence for unlawful sexual intercourse with a child under age 16 is life in prison. Sadly, that maximum sentence on the law books is functionally irrelevant because the sentences given to child sexual predators are slaps on the wrist. In truth, they amount more to reward than punishment.
Mystified by commentary
Hearing the pronouncements of Mr Williams, Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, and the subsequent media statements from Minister Wayne Munroe, QC, and Attorney Christina Galanos in reference to the plea-bargained sentence handed to the 40-year-old gentleman who admitted to having sexual intercourses with a then 14-year-old girl, I remain mystified by their logic.
Where is the outrage over guns?
It is refreshing to see the outrage being expressed by Bahamians about sexual exploitation and domestic violence. It clearly speaks to an evolving civil culture – with perhaps a bit of virtue signaling thrown in, too.
Murder suspect ‘violated bail’
A MAN accused of murder appeared in court yesterday for violating the conditions of his bail.
Man accused over fake currency
A MAN was arraigned yesterday on possession of forged currency and drug charges.
Two men face court over drug possession charges
TWO men were sentenced in Magistrate’s Court yesterday for separate drug charges.
MAKING HISTORY: First ever rowing medal for The Bahamas
THE quartet of Jessica and Poppy Profitt – who are sisters – Breanna Gayla and Leah Bethel made history as they became the first team ever to win a rowing medal for The Bahamas in an international event.
A dream come true for Lucius Fox
IT’S a dream come true for Lucius Fox as he prepares to become only the eighth Bahamian to play in Major League Baseball.
