EDITORIAL: A welcome compromise in citizenship case
THE compromise offered by the government during the ongoing legal case over citizenship may not be the end of the story, but it’s a welcome stepping stone along the way.
FRONT PORCH: Ours is a story which goes beyond a mere 48 years - and is still being written
MANY Bahamians enjoy Priscilla Rollins’ song, “Independence Morning, It’s like a Baby Borning”, a catchy tune which has delighted audiences since 1973. Ms Rollins captures much of the enthusiasm and excitement of a new day for the country. But the Bahamian nation is much older than 48 years. We are centuries older.
'We must change how we deal with crime’
LOCAL community activists are calling for a shift in the way the country deals with crime following a recent spate of murders.
Hospital changes to social distance protocols at morgue
PRINCESS Margaret Hospital has put in place “more effective social distancing measures” at its morgue as part of COVID- 19 prevention requirements.
Two more COVID-19 deaths confirmed
THE country’s COVID-19 death roll has risen to 256 after two new deaths were confirmed.
PAHO: Don’t reopen fully when cases are on the rise
A PAN American Health Organization official has warned countries against fully reopening economies while COVID-19 cases are rising.
RBDF: Submersibles and drones used in search for missing jet skier
THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force has revealed that aerial and submersible drones as well as RBDF divers are being used in search activities for a missing jet skier.
‘State of emergency’ over Customs’ woes
Freeport was yesterday said to be “in a state of emergency” as Customs’ electronic system for clearing imported goods remained offline for the 23rd consecutive day with no word on when it will be restored.
Kerzner crowdfunding bid is ‘full systems go’
An equity crowdfunding platform spearheaded by the late Sir Sol Kerzner’s son yesterday said it is “full systems go” on bringing “transformational” change to the way Bahamian businesses are financed.
Freeport’s bonded regime faces ‘precarious situation’
Freeport faces “a very precarious situation” after Customs’ top official made clear the agency’s determination to disregard the city’s founding treaty as well as prior Supreme Court rulings.
Employer liable to pay COVID test fees
The National Tripartite Council’s vice-chairman yesterday warned “a lot of employers are going to be very upset” to find they cannot mandate non-vaccinated staff pay for their own weekly COVID-19 tests.
No retrial in Exuma murder acquittal
THE Court of Appeal yesterday directed the acquittal of a man who was accused of robbing and killing another man in Exuma seven years ago.
Minnis buoyed by polls - so will he go early?
THE Free National Movement is expected to ratify four candidates for the next general election tonight amid anticipation from FNM insiders that Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis - buoyed by favourable polling numbers - may call an early election very soon.
Govt olive branch on citizenship cases
THE government has offered not to detain or deport any person from The Bahamas who claims to be entitled to citizenship under Article 6 of the Constitution pending the Privy Council’s ruling on the Court of Appeal’s recent citizenship decision as long as the Court of Appeal simultaneously stays the effect of its ruling.
Former postal chief tells of passbook ‘discrepancy’
A FORMER Acting Postmaster General testified yesterday that the passbook copies Bahamian businessman Rudolph “Rudy” King submitted when a discrepancy was found in his account did not appear to be genuine.
Independence Day murder suspect faces court
A 28-year-old man was charged with murder yesterday in connection with a shooting incident that left a man dead on Independence Day.
Bucks even series
Deandre Ayton’s postseason double digit scoring streak ended at 13 games and the Phoenix Suns squandered a nine-point fourth quarter en route to a game four loss in the NBA Finals.
DANIEL FERGUSON: When competitive bids do not apply
Iwant to educate the Bahamian people about the process which allows the Government to forego competitive bidding processes in emergency situations, which allows them to request one bid for goods, works and services.
Realtors urged to be vigilant in fraud fight
The Bahamas Real Estate Association’s (BREA) president yesterday urged realtors to be more vigilant in combating fraud and increase their awareness of Know Your Customer (KYC) principles.
Small loans provider extends limits 50%
A Bahamian small loans provider yesterday said it has expanded its lending facility by 50 percent to help consumers rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic.
