IAN FERGUSON: Workplace amenities can aid employee productivity
Offering extra workplace amenities can be an effective way to incentivise staff by boosting morale, improving their well-being and fostering a sense of value and belonging. These services will ultimately increase productivity levels. By offering amenities as part of the employee benefits package, companies can create a positive work environment, foster loyalty and, ultimately, achieve better business outcomes.
Man pleads guilty to beating and stabbing dad
A MAN was sentenced to two and a half years in prison yesterday after admitting to stabbing and beating his father during an argument last week.
Charged with threatening man with flare gun
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of threatening another person’s life with a flare gun earlier this month.
Teen charged in murder of Ishniequa Culmer
A 19-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being charged with the murder of 26-year-old Ishniequa Culmer last month off Wulff Road.
Man accused of incest with 8-year-old daughter
A 48-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of engaging in incestuous relations with his eight-year-old daughter earlier this year.
$100m upgrade and modernisation of Freeport Container Port launched
HUTCHINSON Ports has launched a $100m upgrade of the Freeport Container Port (FCP), one of the most significant infrastructure investments in the terminal’s history.
Severe travel advisory issued for travel to Haiti over violence, kidnappings and political instability
THE Bahamian government has issued a severe travel advisory urging citizens to avoid all travel to Haiti, citing escalating gang violence, widespread kidnappings, political instability, and a humanitarian breakdown.
Police ‘still investigating’ attack two years later
TWO years after an American tourist was allegedly attacked inside Atlantis’ Aura nightclub and left with graphic injuries, Bahamian police claim the case is still under investigation with no charges filed.
Ringing bell of victory in fight against breast cancer
AN emotional bell-ringing ceremony at the Cancer Centre Bahamas turned into a powerful moment of joy and healing for American tourist LaTonya Jordan, who chose New Providence as the place to celebrate the end of her fight with breast cancer.
Outrage at police video of detainee
A GRAPHIC video showing a half-naked Caucasian woman defecating inside a Bahamian police station ignited outrage yesterday and triggered a misconduct investigation within the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF).
Murder victim ‘was just waiting on ride for work’
TERRIE Nairn, known affectionately as “Yardy”, was steps from his front door, waiting for a ride to work, when gunfire tore through his neighbourhood and changed everything.
Govt health officials see rise in cases of HIV
THE Bahamas recorded 156 newly diagnosed cases of HIV in 2024, up from 130 cases in 2023.
Body found in GB believed to be that of missing man
The body of an elderly Sweeting’s Cay man reported missing this week is believed to have been discovered yesterday afternoon following an extensive search conducted by police and residents in the community.
EDITORIAL: Should the public pay for political campaigns?
THE suggestion by former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis that political parties should be publicly funded is sure to cause a stir.
FRONT PORCH: Why are so many voters undecided and cynical?
Both major parties are reportedly finding that neither is clearly nor decisively ahead as they prepare for the next general election. The race appears generally tight, with the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) and the Free National Movement (FNM), seeing certain advantages, weaknesses, and risks. Insiders are trying to answer a basic concern: “Why are so many voters undecided?”
STATESIDE: Spectators bewildered by Trump on yet another stage
London, New York, Paris and Donald Trump came together on Sunday, and while some aspects of this were predictable others, spectacularly, were not.
Eleutherans to be honoured
Some of the top community builders and sporting icons, including Dexter Cambridge, Richard “The Lion-Heart” Johnson and Chris “Fireman” Brown, will be honoured for their contributions to the development of the island of Eleuthera next weekend.
Minister Mario Bowleg on tour
MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg spent the past week touring government-sponsored summer camps across New Providence.
