Campbell hails Bahamas egg prices as he defends Golden Yolk project
Agriculture and Marine Resources Minister Jomo Campbell said The Bahamas was the first country in the region to provide locally produced eggs for less than $10 during the recent egg crisis.
KEITH ROYE II: Bahamas must meet the AI future head-on
Walk into almost any industry today and, whether it is finance, health care, tourism and even construction, you will hear about Artificial Intelligence (AI).
FRONT PORCH: It’s really a small world after all
“Keep your world big,” a late mentor repeatedly and sternly advised.
Deadman’s Cay airport work to start ‘next month’
Construction of the runway at Deadman’s Cay airport is expected to begin next month and Long Islanders should see movement with the terminal within 60 days.
Investigation into boy’s death
Police have launched an investigation into the death of a young boy who died after being taken to the South Beach Clinic for a second time in as many days.
Pintard: Why give $10m loan to company not in good standing?
Opposition leader Mr Michael Pintard has sounded the alarm over a $10m government loan issued to Carmichael Village Project Development Company Ltd — a firm not in good standing with the Registrar General and allegedly failing to meet legal obligations.
Two women arrested in fight at graduation
POLICE have arrested two women involved in a physical altercation captured in a viral video at a high school graduation.
Two years in jail for driver who killed two in collision
A 32-year-old man was sentenced to two years in prison yesterday for causing the deaths of two people in a fatal traffic accident on East Street South in October 2023.
Up to 12 years in jail recommended for sex attack on cousin
A PROSECUTOR recommended that a 24-year-old man serve a ten to 12-year prison term for the attempted sexual assault of his 15-year-old female cousin in 2021.
Davis pledges judicial reform
Prime Minister Philip Davis outlined a slate of judicial reforms on Wednesday during his keynote address at the Conference of Chief Justices and Heads of Judiciary of the Caribbean at the Baha Mar Resort.
12 years on from murder, killer jailed for 25 years
A MAN convicted of the 2013 murder of Terrell Williams broke down in tears after he was sentenced to 25 years in prison yesterday.
Govt signs $20m contract for Deadman’s Cay Airport reconstruction and expansion work
THE Davis administration yesterday signed a $20m contract with Bahamas Hot Mix (BHM) to begin the reconstruction and expansion of Long Island’s Deadman’s Cay Airport, a move officials say will improve safety, boost accessibility for travel, and enhance the island’s appeal to investors and tourists.
Disabled parking poster prompts dispute between MPs
THE House of Assembly’s Committee on Privilege will review a dispute between Social Services Minister Myles Laroda and St Anne’s MP Adrian White over a poster displayed in the House of Assembly showing Mr Laroda’s photo next to a vehicle parked in a disabled space.
Health coverage for all public sector staff - and pay rises of up to 8% in September
ALL public sector employees will now have access to health insurance coverage, said Minister of Labour and the Public Service Pia Glover-Rolle yesterday - and added that there will be pay increases of two to eight percent in the public service coming in September.
Taxi union supports move on unused plates - but calls government ‘reckless’
The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union is in full support of the government’s voluntary surrender exercise aimed “to encourage the return of plates that are no longer in active use and from which no revenue is currently being collected”.
Four vying for PLP North Eleuthera seat
AT least four people are vying for the Progressive Liberal Party’s nomination in North Eleuthera ahead of the next general election.
Sands: Public health concern as only two ambulances operational
ONLY two ambulances are reportedly operational in New Providence — a situation former Health Minister Dr Duane Sands called unacceptable, saying it exposes the false narrative being told about the state of public healthcare in the country.
Ministry shifts focus away from Cuba to supply needed teachers
THE Ministry of Education has paused its plan to recruit more than 70 teachers from Cuba, redirecting efforts toward hiring educators from the United States, Canada, and locally retired professionals to fill upcoming vacancies.
