Fisheries to 'thrive for generations' due to Bill
A major fisheries group yesterday threw its support behind the recently-tabled Fisheries Bill 2020, hailing it as “comprehensive” and for bringing a “fair and balanced approach” to the industry.
Activists slam BPC director as 'downright wrong' on oil
Environmental activists yesterday said a Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) director's criticism of legal efforts to halt its oil exploration plans as "downright wrong" and "a false equivalence".
Scotiabank in branch closure over COVID
Scotiabank Bahamas yesterday announced the temporary closure of its Nicholl’s Town branch in Andros following the confirmation of a COVID-19 case among its staff.
IAN FERGUSON: Signs that it is time to move on
These are quite difficult times in the job market. This is certainly not the ideal time for anyone to up and leave their jobs without a secure option, or a passion and plan for entrepreneurship. Sometimes, though, the bad week turns into a month or year, sending the signal to the progressive employee that it may be time to transition to another workplace or sector altogether.
NCAA SWIM: BAHAMIANS MAKE DEBUTS
NCAA Division I Swimming and Diving opened its season and Bahamian student athletes in the Atlantic Coast Conference opened their seasons on an impressive note.
Sir Randol Fawkes is named a national hero
SIR Randol Fawkes, the father of labour, was posthumously named a National Hero in the 2020 National Honours.
‘Extending powers is right’
SUPER Value owner Rupert Roberts yesterday voiced his support for the government’s intention to extend the country’s Emergency Powers Orders to December 28.
Man accused of assaulting police officers
A FREEPORT man accused of assaulting two police officers was arraigned in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Suspect denies claims of attacking sisters
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday over allegations he assaulted two sisters.
Threatening neighbour sees man warned
A 35-year-old man who threatened to harm his neighbour last week was yesterday discharged with a warning.
Haitian man who entered country twice sent to prison
A HAITIAN man who illegally entered the country on two separate occasions was yesterday fined $3,000 and sentenced to six months in prison.
Jailed for breaking into his parent’s home
A 29-year-old man who broke into his parent’s home and stole an assortment of items was yesterday sentenced to three months in prison.
Throwing rocks ends up costing man $150
A 31-year-old man who threw rocks at another man during an argument earlier this week has been ordered to pay him $150 compensation.
Police probe deadly house fire
NEW Providence police are investigating a structural fire, which they believe caused the death of a man early Tuesday morning.
Tourism requirements
Exciting articles in your newspaper the past week about the imminent rebound of tourism with hotels reopening and new easier tests are absolutely unbelievable considering the harsh entry requirements. Who will fill the hotels and resorts if they cannot gain entry? It is like a fairy story.
Turnquest denies conspiracy claim
The deputy prime minister on Thursday night branded claims that he “conspired” to defraud Sky Bahamas’ financier of almost $27m via sham loans as “categorically false”.
EDITORIAL: So much for Christmas . . .
IN a surprise move, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis revealed emergency powers were to be extended again last night – this time until the far side of Christmas.
STATESIDE: Trump still plays the squatter in the White House as Republicans struggle to cut the chains to their electoral loser
IT’S been 16 days now since America’s general election. A nasty joke has been making the rounds. It goes like this:
FRONT PORCH: Take a look around - our democracy is so precious we must all strive to protect it
“Many forms of Government have been tried, and will be tried in this world of sin and woe. No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed it has been said that democracy is the worst form of Government except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.” - Winston Churchill
