The Magnificent Seven - A new day for women in Bahamian politics
With the recent election of seven female Members of Parliament, five of whom have already been named to the Cabinet, it is truly a new day for Bahamian women in government.
PETER YOUNG: Wise words as the world watches
WHATEVER crises around the world are dominating the news and demanding attention from other countries, the focus of diplomatic activity during the month of September is always in New York where the United Nations General Assembly meets for its regular annual session.
FACE TO FACE: Small steps to a new dawn for women
THIS is a glorious time for women in The Bahamas. History is in the making! Seven women are about to be sworn in as Members of Parliament. For the first time, more women will have a say and will be able to represent voters in the House of Assembly than ever before.
EDITORIAL: Haiti needs the world’s help
HAITI is struggling.
Stabbing victim 'was a leader and a positive person'
AN argument is believed to have led to a stabbing that left a man dead on Sunday night, according to the victim’s cousin.
Minister: we need a facility on inagua
IMMIGRATION Minister Keith Bell said there is a need for a “multi-purpose facility” to be constructed on Inagua following the detainment of hundreds of Haitian nationals on the island.
‘Promoted staff well deserving’
THE former executive chairman of the Water and Sewerage Corporation has defended staff promotions issued just prior to the general election, saying those who received them were well deserving and had nothing to do with the individual’s politics.
Bell says govt already trying to send back 900 Haitians
IMMIGRATION and Labour Minister Keith Bell said yesterday that the government is hoping to repatriate over 900 Haitian migrants who recently entered the country illegally by the end of this week.
Taxi union hits out at Atlantis
The Bahamas Taxicab Union (BTCU) yesterday hit out at Atlantis in a row over the enforcement of COVID-19 health and safety protocols, asserting that a recent incident was the “straw that broke the camel’s back”.
‘Freebie for mega wealthy must end’
A Bahamian realtor yesterday argued that “the freebie for the mega wealthy has got to stop” as he urged the Government to exploit the current high-end real estate boom to boost property tax revenues.
Activists urge ‘permanent’ ban on all oil exploration
Environmental activists yesterday urged the Davis administration to impose a total ban on oil drilling in Bahamian waters after an explorer confirmed it has still to settle outstanding licence fees due to the Government.
Fiscal Council wanted more recovery evidence
The Fiscal Responsibility watchdog’s chairman last night revealed it had wanted to see more evidence to support the Government’s belief “of a rapid return to normalcy” following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Law firm break-up blew Hilton lift plunge lawsuit
A hotel maid’s bid to obtain financial redress from the British Colonial Hilton was scuppered by the break-up of a law firm then co-headed by a newly-elected Cabinet minister.
BPL Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 28th September: Nassau
STARTS: 09/28/2021 9:05 AM EDT EXPIRES: 09/28/2021 11:00 AM EDT
Govt steps in to assist Grand Bahama accident victim’s care
THE government has helped a Grand Bahama man who was seriously injured in an industrial accident on Friday to receive emergency medical surgery in New Providence at Doctors Hospital.
‘Promotion process was all above board’
FORMER Public Service Minister Brensil Rolle yesterday defended public sector promotions granted in the weeks before the general election, insisting the previous government was simply acting on years’ old recommendations that were in some cases left behind by the Christie administration.
DESPERATE - AND HEADING OUR WAY: Haitian crisis sees flood of refugees risking their lives to reach Bahamas
GRIM and dire circumstances in Haiti have forced citizens to migrate across treacherous seas in search of a better life, a local community leader told The Tribune yesterday.
Sorority bids to raise $1m for HBCUs
WITH a focus on education, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc has launched its HBCU For Life initiative to raise $1m for historically black colleges and universities in the US that have provided scholarships to many Bahamian students.
Tributes to former comptroller
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has offered condolences on the passing of former Comptroller of Customs John Rolle who died yesterday morning.
