Newly formed Bahamas Pharmaceutical Union will focus exclusively on collective bargaining
PRESIDENT of the Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association (BPA), Dr Marvin Smith, stressed that the newly formed Bahamas Pharmaceutical Union (BPU) will operate separately from the professional body, with the union focused exclusively on collective bargaining.
Businesses urged against exploitation in back-to-school shopping season
The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) is warning businesses against engaging in price gouging during the busy back-to-school shopping season, particularly as families look to take advantage of the VAT Holiday.
Bahamas Trade Commission participates in SME Management seminar in China
The Bahamas Trade Commission recently participated in the Seminar on SME Management for The Bahamas held in China from August 5th to 18th.
Warm welcome home for Billie Jean King Cup ladies
YESTERDAY the Lynden Pindling International Airport was filled with cheers as the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) and proud parents welcomed home the nation’s Billie Jean King Cup team.
Caribbean Volleyball: Bahamas Men claim the silver
AFTER dethroning the defending champions in the playoffs the night before, Team Bahamas fell short of claiming the gold in the men’s championship game to Curacao on Saturday at the Caribbean Volleyball Championships.
Barron Musgrove Jr and Lyall Menzies win two medals each
BARRON Musgrove Jr and Lyall Menzies both won two medals each for Team Bahamas as the CARIFTA Triathlon and Aquathlon Championships came to a close yesterday.
2ND annual ESPN Fantasy Football Draft Weekend hosted at Baha Mar
THE excitement of the NFL season arrived early in Nassau this past weekend, as the second annual ESPN Fantasy Football Draft Weekend was hosted at Baha Mar.
Immigration Dept: 41 migrants deported in August
THE Department of Immigration confirmed yesterday that 41 foreign nationals were deported from New Providence in recent exercises carried out this month.
Murder accused released after admitting bail breach
A MAN awaiting trial for the 2021 murder of 10-year-old Kenron Dean was released on Friday after he admitted to breaching his bail.
Man granted bail in Cat Island cutlass attack
A MAN was granted bail on Friday after he was accused of assaulting another man with a cutlass in Cat Island last week.
Man granted $7,000 bail after loaded gun found in car
A MAN was granted bail on Friday after he was accused of having a loaded gun in his car last week.
Man charged with murder in Nassau Street shooting
Prosecutors on Friday charged a 23-year-old man with the fatal shooting of Sean Higgs outside Superwash on Nassau Street earlier this month.
Police launch online recruitment portal amid shortage
The Royal Bahamas Police Force is turning to a new online application system in a bid to tackle manpower shortages that have left officers overextended across the country.
Abaco added to BPL rebate list
Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) confirmed Abaco residents will receive a 50 per cent rebate on the base rate of their electricity bills for the next billing cycle.
‘Tum Tum’ says Team Bahamas is ready for FIBA AmeriCup
AFTER two successful exhibition games and a training camp this past week, head coach Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn said The Bahamas men’s national basketball team is prepared for the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup.
ESPN’s Fantasy Football Draft weekend on at Baha Mar
DAY one of ESPN’s Fantasy Football Draft weekend got underway yesterday at the Baha Mar resort.
Residents unhappy with BPL despite rebate
A 50 percent rebate on the base rate for the next billing cycle offered to residents of several Family Islands experiencing power woes isn’t satisfactory, according to some.
BPL to give 50% off rate for Family Island outages
Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) will give a 50 percent rebate on the base rate to residents in Eleuthera, Long Island, and Cat Island in the next billing cycle, as compensation for repeated power outages experienced this summer.
Data protection law to ‘modernise’ privacy
Public consultation has been launched for the draft Data Protection Bill, which is intended to replace the existing Data Protection (Privacy of Personal Information) Act, 2003
