Gov’t accused of ‘selling passports’ to Dominican fisherman
The opposition is calling for an investigation into poacher’s collaboration with Bahamians as one fisherman accuses the government of selling passports and “our sovereignty”, further encouraging poaching.
Anger at $100 registration fee for liquor store owners
LIQUOR store owners are angry at having to pay a $100 registration fee as a crackdown on their over-saturation in the country - effective September 1- is enforced.
Trade Commission eyes Chinese e-commerce as new frontier for Bahamian exports
Bahamian businesses could soon gain access to a consumer market of 1.4 bn people as the Bahamas Trade Commission moves to connect local vendors with China’s booming e-commerce platforms.
Sands: Alarm over medical waste build-up at Rand in GB
FNM Chairman Dr Duane Sands has sounded the alarm over what he described as dangerous neglect in the handling of medical waste at Rand Memorial Hospital, warning it poses a serious health and environmental risk.
Hanna-Martin: We’re working to resolve senior schools officials issues
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin said officials are working urgently to resolve a standoff with principals and other senior education officers who have withdrawn their labour, stressing that schools must open uninterrupted next week.
Proposal seeks to limit students to four year ‘duration of status’ in US
BAHAMIAN students would be limited to a four-year stay in the United States under a proposal to end “duration of status” admissions for foreigners.
Mother of newborn breaks down as jail deferral denied
THE MOTHER of a newborn baby broke down in tears yesterday as a judge rejected pleas to defer her sentence for vehicular manslaughter - saying she must go straight to jail.
Judge’s ‘strong message’ with 35 year sentence
A SUPREME Court judge yesterday sentenced a man to 35 years in prison for murder, stressing that a strong message must be sent in a society where domestic disputes too often turn violent.
Police suspect inside job in murder of gang leader ‘Monster’
POLICE suspect the murder of alleged gang boss Duran “Monster” Neely was an inside job, carried out by members of his own organisation rather than a rival group.
‘ZNS boss must resign’
FREE National Movement Chairman Dr Duane Sands yesterday demanded the resignation of ZNS General Manager Clint Watson, calling his pursuit of frontline politics while running the state broadcaster “an egregious violation of ethics.”
Cuban healthcare workers remain in country as govt works new deal with US
CUBAN healthcare workers remain in The Bahamas as the Davis administration negotiates with the United States over its proposal to directly contract the professionals, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville confirmed yesterday.
Labour Department dismisses claim workers unfairly terminated from Celebration Key
CLAIMS that dozens of Bahamian workers have been unfairly terminated at Celebration Key were rejected yesterday by the Department of Labour following an investigation into the matter.
Govt to introduce pilot programme using AI to monitor elderly patients’ health
ELDERLY patients in The Bahamas could receive continuous care through a new artificial intelligence platform that tracks their health and reminds them to take their medication.
Opposition: Davis hiding nearly $500m debt
Opposition blasts Davis administration over ‘secret loans’ and nearly $500 m in new debt.
STATESIDE: Israel held to a higher standard
The war around Israel continues, with at least dozens of civilians dying every day, some of them foreign journalists and aid workers.
FRONT PORCH: Day of reckoning coming to BTC and Cable Bahamas
When Cable Bahamas recently and abruptly suspended PBS from its lineup it was the last straw for many already angry customers sickened by the continuous and seemingly irreversible decline of the company’s quality of programs and poor service culture.
Celebration Key partners with local first responders for emergency preparedness
CELEBRATION Key has partnered with local first responders to strengthen emergency readiness at Carnival Corporation’s new $600m cruise port in East Grand Bahama.
‘Blue’ Johnson says supporters will make their presence felt at FNM ratification tonight
THE Free National Movement is expected to ratify candidates for at least six constituencies tonight, including Fort Charlotte, Tall Pines, Sea Breeze, Freetown, Killarney, and St Barnabas, according to a party source.
NPSA REGULAR SEASON: Renegades outslug Mighty Mitts 15-12, Wildcats blast Sharks 21-2 in ladies’ opener
THE New Providence Softball Association continued its regular season action with two exciting match-ups on Tuesday night in the Bankers’ Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
Jonquel Jones records her 101st career double double
In a tense matchup, Jonquel Jones delivered another masterclass performance, securing her 101st career double-double, and the New York Liberty beat the Connecticut Sun, 81-79.
