Ormanique Bowe set to challenge Munroe for Freetown nomination
THE president of the Potter’s Cay Dock Fish Fruit and Vegetable Vendors Association is challenging National Security Minister Wayne Munroe for the Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) nomination in the Freetown constituency.
‘We want BTVI president out’ amid claims of victimisation
THE Bahamas Union of Auxiliary Professionals in Education (BUAPE) is calling for the resignation of Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) President Dr Linda Davis, accusing her of creating a toxic environment marked by victimisation, delayed compensation and disregard for union engagement.
Retired police worried over insurance cost increase
RETIRED officers of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) are expressing alarm over a steep increase in their health insurance premiums, warning that many could soon be left without coverage, a concern that prompted National Security Minister Wayne Munroe to say yesterday that insurers “don’t really care about us — they care about the dollar.”
LETTER: Davis words on Pintard will backfire
Listening to those disparaging remarks made by the Prime Minister towards the leader of the Opposition, when addressing a PLP gathering over the weekend will I am sure remind many Bahamians of the disparaging remarks made by the late Sir Lynden Pindling when referring to the Honourable Hubert Ingraham as the “Delivery Boy” during the bye election in Grand Bahama following the death of the late Sir Cecil Wallace-Whitfield.
Bigger vision needed for future of GB
THERE has been talk since the signing of the Grand Lucayan deal weighing up exactly how much of a benefit this is to Grand Bahama.
Hope govt not getting hoodwinked
After watching the spectacle surrounding the signing of the Heads of Agreement for the Grand Lucayan last Thursday, one could not help but wonder if this was another case where “birds of a feather, flock together”.
Secret shoppers signed up to keep retailers at their best
The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) has enlisted “secret shoppers” to gather information about retailers.
Government to bring in rent control rules - Rolle
Legislation to govern rent control will soon be introduced, according to executive chairman of the Consumer Protection Commission Randy Rolle.
Dept of Labour still at old site as it looks at options after fire
The Department of Labour is currently still housed in both its Rosetta Street and Robinson Road locations following the fire of its new building on Old Trail Road.
ALICIA WALLACE: Equal rights, politicians and a host of blame and excuses
Information is at our fingertips at any time of the day, as long as we have access to an internet connection and an internet-enabled device. There is, therefore, no reason for people to publicly discuss issues without getting the information necessary to participate in an educated, productive manner. The other option—which goes without consideration far too often—is to refrain from engaging in public discussion beyond one’s depth as though one is an authority or has more to impart than to learn from others.
Albury brothers turning heads
They’re almost the size and although their game is slightly different from each other, brothers Deyton and Michael Albury are heading down the same path.
Bahamas aims to win PONY Baseball 16-and-u zone championships
THERE’S only one goal for the Bahamas national team in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and that is to win the 2025 PONY Baseball Colt 16-and-under Caribbean and Latin American Baseball Zone championships.
National bowling team to compete in CAC games qualifier
DESPITE not having a competitive league to participate in, the Bahamas Bowling Federation has still managed to select a national team to compete in the qualifying tournament for the Central American and Caribbean Games.
Sports calendar May 21
THE Bahamas Triathlon Association has announced that its 6th Aquathlon/Triathlon National Championships is scheduled for from May 24-25 in Jaws Beach.
Second swing, bigger vision: Women’s Golf Day draws near
AFTER a powerful inaugural debut, International Women’s Golf Day is back with even more purpose, passion and participation.
Brice Newball Foundation supports 'Sand Wars' tournament
THE beach soccer stadium was alive with action, energy and youthful passion on Saturday, May 3, as “Sand Wars,” a youth flag football tournament, brought together some of the island’s most promising young athletes for a full day of competition and community engagement.
Five treaties signed to help protect intellectual property
The Bahamas has signed five international treaties under the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). In a bid to strengthen the country’s intellectual property (IP) framework the government has signed five treaties to ensure the Intellectual Property Office is fully aligned with international standards. The five new treaties include the Budapest Treaty, the Nice Agreement, the Vienna Agreement, the Trademark Law Treaty and the Singapore Treaty.
Labour minister urges modern safety reforms
LABOUR Minister Pia Glover-Rolle has spoken of the need for modernising health and safety rules. Speaking at the National Symposium on Occupational Safety yesterday, the minister said, in front of 100 participants including government, employers, trade unions, and NGOs: “There can be no decent work without comprehensive legal protections for worker health and safety. And while we have established foundational frameworks, we recognise the need for more sophisticated protective mechanisms.
Man accused of assaulting woman with beer bottle
A 64-year-old man was granted bail yesterday after allegedly assaulting his female coworker with a beer bottle last August.
Woman fined $10,500 in salvage car scam
A WOMAN was fined yesterday after being convicted of defrauding a man of $10,500 in a 2021 salvage car scam. Ryaan Bowe, 27, appeared before Senior Magistrate Kendra Kelly-Burrows on charges of conspiracy to commit fraud by false pretences and fraud by false pretences.
