Auditor General discloses ongoing co-operation woe
The Auditor General (AG) says the willingness of government ministries, departments and agencies to provide his staff with access to their files is still “not where we want it to be”.
Cruise port handles ‘record’ six vessels
The Nassau Cruise Port yesterday handled a “record-breaking” six cruise ships that brought some 10,000 passengers to downtown Nassau and other New Providence-based attractions.
Tourism moves on GB airfares
Tourism officials have already reached out to American Airlines over the relatively high airfares that are making Grand Bahama uncompetitive, Tribune Business was told yesterday.
Law reforms to aid trading standards
Two key laws will be upgraded to enable The Bahamas to meet the standards set by rules-based trading regimes and agreements, it was revealed yesterday.
The peak of utter madness
Dear Prime Minister Davis and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Community service for stealing jumper cable
A 25-year-old man who claimed he stole a jumper cable from a man’s vehicle because he was drunk was yesterday ordered to complete 200 hours of community service.
Top financial officer claims employee admitted stealing cash from company
A TOP financial officer at a local insurance company yesterday recounted how a former employee admitted to stealing thousands of dollars from the company after officials found several compromised deposit bags in her desk.
Bahamians set school records at NEC swim and dive
BAHAMIAN student athletes figured prominently in Howard University’s record-setting performances at the Northeast Conference Swimming and Diving Championships.
Baseball prospect Laheim Bell gets off to hot start
ALREADY an early signee for the Jackson State baseball programme next spring, Laheim Bell has set the tone for a dominant senior season at Vero Beach High School.
Bahamas Basketball Federation to enter partnership with Hennessy Bahamas
THE Bahamas Basketball Federation will enter a partnership with Hennessy Bahamas and Commonwealth Brewery Limited (CBL).
ALICIA WALLACE: Ask the difficult questions today for the caregiving we’ll need to provide tomorrow
EARLIER this week, a video of an elderly woman being abused by a supposed caregiver made the rounds and drew commentary from shocked and disgusted members of the public.
Sanadia a pioneer in her profession
BAHAMIAN Sanadia Smith has broken the barrier at Bahama Rock as the first female certified heavy equipment operator at the rock mining plant in Freeport.
Warning over coral plague
BAHAMIANS must “sound the alarm” and the government must take swift action to address stony coral tissue loss disease, a fast-spreading bacteria that is ravaging coral reefs throughout the country, says Waterkeepers Bahamas President Joseph Darville.
Abaco police hold man over drugs find
ABACO Police arrested a male resident of Dundas Town after discovering suspected marijuana, a firearm and ammunition at a residence on Monday.
Health system vulnerability a factor in easing restrictions
A LOCAL infectious disease expert says the vulnerability of the country’s public health system along with low vaccination numbers remain key determining factors regarding how far COVID-19 measures can be scaled back.
‘No issues whatsoever’ on $2bn Gov’t roll over
The Ministry of Finance’s top official last night said he foresees “no issues whatsoever” over the Government’s ability to refinance $2bn in domestic debt coming due for repayment by June 2022.
Hedging delay threatens to cost BPL’s consumers
Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) plan to raise its customer fuel charge by 30 percent with effect from yesterday did not happen because it was not approved by Cabinet, it was revealed yesterday.
‘Reputation on chopping block’ over reefs threat
The Bahamas’ “reputation is on the chopping block” if it fails to immediately combat a new “pandemic” devastating the coral reefs relied upon by tourism and fisheries, activists warned yesterday.
US urges ‘greater focus’ on gaming, money transmission
The US government yesterday urged The Bahamas to place “greater focus” on combating financial crime conducted via online gaming and money transmission services providers.
