Straw vendors ‘packed like sardines’ amid lower sales
Vendors at the Bay Street Straw Market are blaming the economy, stall placement and poor market conditions where they are “packed like sardines” for reduced sales and incomes.
Man accused of assaulting his girlfriend and stealing over $5,000 from her purse
A 35-year-old man was granted bail on Friday after being accused of assaulting his girlfriend and stealing more than $5,000 from her last month.
INSIGHT: Community-based treatment - helping the suicidal find healing
Suicide statistics in The Bahamas are at alarming levels.
WORLD VIEW: A stinging slap - Did it hurt political power or press freedom?
When it occurred, in Guyana, it caused a serious period of apprehension.
KDK Report: When the doctor becomes a patient
As a child, with all our time in surplus, the rhythm of life felt slow and warmly repetitious.
Tributes paid to diplomat Missouri Sherman-Peter
ANGELA Missouri Sherman-Peter, who held a series of senior diplomatic and public service roles, has died.
BACSWN secures six EMS vehicles for Family Islands
SIX aviation-grade ambulances are headed to the Family Islands as part of a donation from the Bahamas Aviation, Climate and Severe Weather Network (BACSWN), with the first two expected to arrive by October.
BACSWN signs landmark contract with Middle East’s leading provider of emergency medical services
TO enhance emergency response capabilities for aviation-related incidents throughout The Bahamas, Response Plus Medical (RPM), the Middle East’s leading provider of pre-hospital care and emergency medical services, has been awarded a landmark contract by the Bahamas Aviation, Climate and Severe Weather Network Ltd (BACSWN).
Coroner’s Court suspended as evidence marshall recalled
THE Coroner’s Court has been forced to suspend all upcoming inquests after its evidence marshal, Angelo Whitfield, was abruptly recalled by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) last week.
INSIGHT: The crisis we cannot ignore
THE latest warning over travel to Haiti should not be needed for anyone who has given even half a glance at the state of that nation – even more curious is that what seems to have prompted it is an incident involving a massive drug bust that left three Bahamians dead.
Over 1,000 Bahamians register security cameras with RBPF
MORE than 1,000 Bahamians have registered their security cameras with the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF), part of an expanding surveillance initiative aimed at tackling crime through real-time monitoring.
Body of missing elderly Sweeting’s Cay resident found deep in swamp in East GB
THE body of 65-year-old Errol “Dooby” Tate was found deep in a mangrove swamp on Thursday, bringing a tragic end to a two-day search that began after the Sweeting’s Cay resident was reported missing.
Labour averaging over 400 applications per month for non-resident workers
THE Department of Labour is receiving an average of 400 labour certificate applications each month — a mandatory requirement employers must meet before applying for a work permit to hire a non-Bahamian.
BGWU threatens industrial action over outstanding pay and lapsed health insurance
THE Bahamas General Workers Union (BGWU) is threatening industrial action if the government fails to resolve outstanding salary increments and restore lapsed health and life insurance coverage for employees at the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC).
Celebration Key welcomes its first 5,000 passengers
CARNIVAL Cruise Line officially opened its $600m private cruise destination, Celebration Key, in East Grand Bahama on Saturday, welcoming 5,000 passengers aboard the Carnival Vista, the first ship to dock at the long-awaited port.
Man accused of murder of Philip Adderley withdraws bail application
ONE of the men accused in the murder of Phillip Adderley, whose bound body was found near Stuart’s Cove last year, has withdrawn his bail application and will remain in custody until his trial.
‘Seize the opportunity’ outside $600m project
The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s president is hoping entrepreneurs outside Celebration Key “seize the opportunity” to attract a share of the increased spending brought by Carnival’s guests.
Murder accused opts to stay in jail
One of the defendants in the murder of Phillip Adderley, a man whose body was found bound near Stuart’s Cove last year, withdrew his bail application and will remain in prison pending his trial.
Tributes paid to Missouri Sherman-Peter
ANGELA Missouri Sherman-Peter - who held a series of senior diplomatic and public service roles, has died.
Man accused of beating ex-girlfriend
A MAN accused of seriously injuring his girlfriend after beating her in front of her child was granted bail on Friday.
