‘More resources needed’ to address suspected cases of child abuse, neglect
OFFICIALS from the Department of Gender and Family Affairs said more resources are needed to address suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
Minister says he has seen nothing regarding Bella Walker’s death to suggest sexual abuse
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said he has seen nothing regarding D’Onya Bella Walker’s death that suggests sexual abuse.
Port’s profits to decline 7% despite pre-COVID bounce
Nassau’s major commercial shipping port is forecasting a 7 percent year-over-year profit decline for 2022 despite predicting container volumes will return to pre-COVID levels in the first quarter.
Change law so staff pay for COVID tests
A top hotelier yesterday issued “a clarion call” for The Bahamas to eliminate legal stipulations that mandate employers must pay for their workers’ COVID-19 testing.
Target ‘ideal’ 50% debt-to-GDP ratio
The Bahamas must target an “ideal” debt-to-GDP ratio of less than 50 percent to put its fiscal house in order, an ex-Chamber of Commerce chief executive argued yesterday.
VAT reforms to cap ‘huge’ refund liability
The proposed VAT reforms are designed to cap “huge” multi-million dollar refund liabilities owed by the Government to two major transhipment providers, it was revealed yesterday.
End to 12% VAT realty rate ‘shows we mean business’
Realtors yesterday hailed the Government’s decision to eliminate the 12 percent VAT rate on high-end property sales as “a very solid move”, adding: “It shows we mean business.”
Four more die of COVID-19, bringing death toll to 665
FOUR more people have been added to the nation’s COVID-19 death toll, bringing the number to 665.
‘Justice for Bella’
SCORES of people took to the street in Grand Bahama yesterday chanting “Justice for Bella” in the aftermath of the death of four-year-old Bella Walker last week.
Bill passed to end Emergency Orders
MEMBERS of Parliament passed a bill yesterday to bring an end to certain suspensions implemented under the former Minnis administration through the Emergency Powers Orders.
VACCINE DROP OFF RAISES CONCERNS: Slowdown raises alarm and fears vital supplies could be left unused
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said his ministry along with officials from the Pan American Health Organisation are concerned about vaccine hesitancy in the country, noting a drop in vaccination rates in recent weeks.
Companies urged: Monitor new governance demands
A Bahamian accountant yesterday urged local companies to get on board with growing environmental, social and governance (ESG) awareness and develop strategies necessary to adapt.
Doctors Hospital in COVID turning point
Doctor’s Hospital has seen a turning point in the battle against the latest COVID-19 wave as non-pandemic related patient admissions are starting to increase, it was disclosed yesterday.
Gov’t to ‘swiftly’ probe GB Shipyard concerns
A Cabinet minister yesterday pledged to “very swiftly” investigate allegations that unvaccinated Grand Bahama Shipyard sub-contractors are being “replaced” by foreign workers.
Accountant raises ‘favoritism’ fears
A Cabinet minister yesterday promised that all Bahamian accounting firms will have “a fair opportunity” to win public sector work after concerns were voiced over alleged government bias.
Addressing critical national problem
The media is currently filled with letters, comments, and opinions in response to the reported recent abuse and death of a four-year-old girl.
A mismanaged opportunity
The conclusion of Dr Minnis’ term as prime minister of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas came on September 16, 2021.
Security officer ‘tricked into giving cousin a ride to pick up marijuana’
A SECURITY officer said he unknowingly became an accessory to his relative’s crime after he was tricked into giving his cousin a ride to pick up a box of marijuana he claims he thought contained building tools.
RBDF officer charged with attempted murder
A Royal Bahamas Defence Force officer was yesterday charged with the attempted murder of his reported ex-girlfriend.
Woman ‘stabbed boyfriend after suspicions he had sexually assaulted her daughter’
POLICE said a woman stabbed her boyfriend because she was suspicious he had sexually assaulted her 12-year-old daughter.
