Minister eyes Disney jobs boost for his constituents
A Cabinet minister yesterday said Disney Cruise Line plans to stage another job fair in his South Eleuthera constituency so that residents have first chance to secure the extra 180 construction jobs at its Lighthouse Point project.
Gov’t to decide on Baker’s Bay’s ‘global workforce’
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the Mexican workers hired to rebuild Abaco’s Baker’s Bay Golf & Ocean Club may be re-engaged while reaffirming the long-standing policy that qualified and available Bahamians get first preference.
Overflight fees bring in up to $32m
ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis estimates that The Bahamas stands to gain between $28m and $32m in revenue in overflight fees this fiscal year.
‘Act now to protect women and children’
SENATOR Michela Barnett-Ellis renewed calls for stiffer penalties against people who commit sex crimes against women and children, noting an apparent “disgusting” uptick recently in violent acts against the group.
‘Extra staff needed’ to meet disclosure rules
PUBLIC Services State Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said the challenges public officials face meeting financial disclosure requirements highlight the need for investment in additional staff to help officials meet their obligations.
Convict approved by FNM for work scheme
TIMOTHY Saunders, the convict killed at a gas station on Monday, was approved for the Bahamas Department of Corrections’ work scheme under the Minnis administration, National Security Minister Wayne Monroe said yesterday.
$1BN BLACK HOLE OF UNPAID TAXES: Inland Revenue reveals scale of outstanding arrears by Bahamians
The Government’s top revenue agency yesterday revealed that “unacceptable non-compliance” by Bahamian taxpayers had resulted in the build-up of $1bn in outstanding tax arrears that it was now aggressively pursuing.
$15k bail granted in assault rifle case
A MAN was granted a combined bail of $15,000 yesterday after being found in possession of a prohibited assault rifle and 33 lbs of drugs.
Anfernee Seymour early offensive leader for the Dirty Birds
ANFERNEE Seymour has emerged as leader for the Charleston Dirty Birds in his debut season with the club and is among the team leaders in several offensive categories.
Top tennis junior Peyton signs with Mustangs
PEYTON Anderson has accepted the athletic tennis scholarship to play for the Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) Mustangs.
Minimalism
These past few years have put a strain upon our life styles, personal routines and outlook upon life in general.
Apparent conflict
Appointment of the Chairman of Town Planning Committee to Subdivision and Development Appeal Board – an apparent conflict of interest.
Children are hurting
Yesterday I had the most traumatic experience that I’ve had in many years. I stopped at a little store off East Street near the COGOP Cathedral to purchase a case of canned gas that’s used in the camping stoves. Outside the store was a little girl who was probably about ten years old.
Woman admits she stole phone left on cashier counter
A WOMAN guilty of stealing by finding was fined in Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Bail granted in drugs case
A MAN was granted bail in a Magistrate’s Court after allegedly being found with dangerous drugs.
Thief released after time served in custody
A MAN was released from a custodial sentence yesterday, with a magistrate taking into account his time already served, for stealing.
Ayton and Suns take 2-0 lead
PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Paul scored 28 points, including 14 in another spectacular fourth quarter, to lead the Phoenix Suns over the Dallas Mavericks 129-109 last night for a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
Tavario Miller and Zane Knowles in playoffs
Two Bahamian senior men’s national basketball team players got their postseasons off to successful starts.
Infielder Lucius Fox rejoins the Rochester Red Wings
AFTER nearly a month highlighted by several historic milestones with the Washington Nationals, Lucius Fox was optioned to the franchise’s Triple- A affiliate, but manager Davey Martinez said he expects the versatile infielder to be back in the big leagues soon.
