Curfew campaign row in Grand Bahama
THE Progressive Liberal Party is accusing two Free National Movement candidates and their campaign workers on Grand Bahama of unfairly campaigning after curfew and violating rules.
9,000 homes still relying on food assistance scheme
NEARLY 9,000 households in New Providence continue to rely on the national food assistance programme, an initiative that has cost the government $54m, according to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis last night.
Minnis: We fell short over Dorian
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis admitted that his government fell short regarding its Hurricane Dorian rebuilding efforts and promised to do more should the Free National Movement be returned to office following tomorrow’s general election.
Will Elizabeth pick stability or opt for change?
ELIZABETH residents are weighing the costs and benefits of choosing stability over change in one of the most closely watched races of the 2021 election cycle.
Union: Govt violated constitution
THE union representing customs and immigration officers has taken court action against the government for alleged breach of contract and violating the Constitution.
Multi-billion treasure opportunity ‘stalled’
The Bahamian head of a technology-driven underwater exploration group yesterday asserted that this nation has lost between $450m-$500m due to their proposal being “stalled” by government for three-plus years.
Lucayan’s fresh union row over seeking lay-off clarity
A trade union leader yesterday vowed “to oppose with every fibre in my body” the Grand Lucayan’s request that the Court of Appeal clarify whether employers can temporarily lay-off staff without pay.
Overflight fees start at $2m this month
The Government will collect around $2m in overflight fees by end-September from aircraft passing through Bahamian air space, a Cabinet minister disclosed yesterday.
Hotel Corp chief ‘ecstatic’ over Andros resort’s sale
The Hotel Corporation’s chairman yesterday said he was “ecstatic” that multi-year efforts to sell the Lighthouse Yacht Club and Marina had finally succeeded, likening it to “michaelangelo painting the Sistine Chapel”.
‘No intention’ to buy hotel initially
An Andros resort’s new owner has already hired 30 persons to help with site clearance as he yesterday revealed he initially had “no intention” of acquiring the property.
Atlantis incentivises staff to get vaccine
Atlantis launched a Vax for Cash incentive to encourage its 6,600 staff to all become fully inoculated against COVID-19. Team members who take the vaccine have the chance to win cash prizes.
‘Minimal’ disruption from airport action
MINIMAL disruption was reported at Family Island airports on day two of industrial action by some employees, according to Director of Aviation Algernon Cargill.
$750k for unlawful detention
THE Supreme Court has awarded $751,900 to a Ghanaian man who was unlawfully detained at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre for nearly seven years after he travelled to The Bahamas from Jamaica for a three-week vacation.
Ingraham: Facebook post was not mine
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said a Facebook page bearing his name urging people to “vote FNM” is not his account.
Officials claim COVID cases now in decline
AHEAD of tomorrow’s general election, the Ministry of Health said yesterday there has been a “notable decrease” in newly confirmed COVID-19 cases, which it expects to be followed by a decline in the hospitalisation rate.
Fishermen hail Dominican crackdown for better prices
Bahamian fishermen yesterday hailed the crackdown on Dominican poaching for helping to raise crawfish prices to $19 per pound and ensure a more plentiful supply.
Union initiates action on Immigration hires
The Bahamas Customs, Immigration and Allied Workers Union yesterday said it has initiated legal action against the Government for filling senior Immigration posts with persons from outside the civil service.
Facing up to the brutal facts
The idea of economic diversification has for too long become near taboo and is often misunderstood by many. The normal impulse it to react by saying: “Move to what?” Such a mindset needs urgent rehabilitation.
Bimini man shot after rally
A BIMINI man was airlifted to New Providence after allegedly being shot during an argument with Progressive Liberal Party supporters shortly after a Free National Movement rally on the island.
Four more COVID deaths
FOUR more COVID-19 deaths have been added to the nation’s tally, bringing the figure to 467.
