Letters: Parliament must act now on disability reform
There is a cost to delaying disability reform, and it is paid by people whose lives are already complicated by barriers others barely notice.
Letters: The need for genuine connections in family and society
THE governments proposed “Older Persons Rights, Protection, Care and Support Bill” is supposed to place a general duty on the next of kin to ensure that older persons can sustain an appropriate standard of living.
Letters: When will Pride Bahamas start agitating for same-sex marriage?
OVER the past holiday weekend Pride Bahamas held a slew of events in Nassau under the auspicious of the United Caribbean Trans Network.
NIB benefits "not being used to pay elderly relatives' care home bills"
SOME families are allegedly collecting National Insurance Board (NIB) benefits on behalf of elderly relatives at a senior citizens home while failing to pay their accommodation fees, leaving the home owed more than $200,000.
Rastafari group plans protest during King Charles’ visit
A Rastafari group plans to rally during King Charles III’s visit to The Bahamas, calling for reparations and a formal apology concerning injustices against people of African descent.
Jitney shut-down threat unless adult fares raised to $2.00
JITNEY drivers and owners are threatening to shut down New Providence services unless the Government urgently addresses soaring diesel prices and approves a 33 percent increase in adult fares to at least $2.
‘Historic’ budget ‘fiction’ as excludes NIF spending
THE PRIME Minister yesterday defended The Bahamas’ “first ever post-Independence” Budget surplus from Opposition charges it is a “fiction”, “false” and “empty” because it excludes the $311m in National Investment Fund (NIF) spending.
Cherise Cox-Nottage named chair of Caribbean Women in Leadership Bahamas
ATTORNEY and compliance executive Cherise Cox-Nottage has been named the new chair of the Caribbean Women in Leadership (CIWiL) Bahamas Chapter, heading a five-member executive committee focused on expanding leadership opportunities for women and girls.
Education ministry launches foundation to attract private investment in schools
THE Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has announced plans to establish an independent non-profit foundation to attract private sector investment and philanthropic support for education, as part of its wider efforts to transform the country's education system.
Popular One Blood reggae concert to celebrate 30th edition December 19
THE popular One Blood reggae concert will celebrate its 30th edition on December 19 with an all-inclusive experience inside the historic Fort Charlotte moat, featuring live entertainment, premium drinks and an expanded culinary offering.
Parliamentary Registration Department launches new electoral system
THE Parliamentary Registration Department (PRD) on Tuesday launched a new electoral system that will allow biometric voter cards to be produced locally as the government moves to phase out the purple voter’s card.
BPL blames faulty equipment for Eleuthera outages
BAHAMAS Power and Light (BPL) has blamed damaged engine components, faulty wiring and problems with rental generators for repeated electricity outages in Eleuthera, as the company apologised to residents and outlined plans to improve the island’s power supply by 2027.
Pair accused of possessing $76,600 worth of marijuana
A MAN and woman were accused of having $76,600 worth of marijuana in their home on Sandilands Village Road last week.
Customs officer faces trial over alleged sexual abuse of 15-year-old girl
A CUSTOMS officer is facing trial after being accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl he helped raise after allegedly giving her alcohol in 2023.
Teen jailed for three years after gun and ammunition found hidden in stove
A 19-YEAR-OLD man was sentenced to three years in prison after admitting to possessing a firearm and 28 rounds of ammunition at his residence on Saints Way last week.
Man accused of entering woman’s home and assaulting her
A MAN was accused of unlawfully entering a woman’s home on Acklins Street and assaulting her in August.
Investigations underway after 29-year-old woman’s suspected suicide attempt in local residence
POLICE are investigating a suspected suicide attempt involving a 29-year-old woman at a residence on Cowpen Road on Tuesday night.
Prime Minister Davis advocates for crucial amendments to Anti-Terrorism Act to safeguard financial services
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said amendments to the Anti-Terrorism Act are necessary to protect The Bahamas’ financial services sector from proliferation financing risks and ensure the country meets its international obligations.
FNM Leader Challenges PM on Ambassador’s Controversial DEA Comments
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard challenged Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis to say whether he agreed with Bahamas Ambassador to the United States Wendall Jones’ remarks that US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents had operated in The Bahamas without authorisation.
Laroda denies receiving money from Gardiner amid House row
PINEWOOD MP Myles Laroda yesterday denied receiving financial contributions from convicted drug trafficker Eric Gardiner during a heated House of Assembly exchange over political donations and government contracts.
