Central Bank in ‘substantial work’ over banking reforms
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday said the banking industry regulator is planning to complete a “substantial amount” of work on sector reforms during 2025.
Opposition gives Mining Bill oversight concerns
The Attorney General yesterday said new legislation to regulate mining and extractive industries will help to diversify to the Bahamian economy and generate sovereign wealth through this nation’s natural resources.
Governor promises no one excluded from bank access
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday pledged it is working to ensure no Bahamian is excluded from access to financial services amid fall-out from Bank of The Bahamas’ move to cut South Andros branch hours.
Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation donates two dialysis machines to PMH
IN response to a call for more dialysis units to help patients in The Bahamas, the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation has donated two of the machines.
Man acquitted on charge of stealing vehicle
A MAN has been acquitted of the alleged theft of a car last summer in New Providence.
Man acquitted on charge of stealing a vehicle
A MAN has been acquitted of the alleged theft of a car last summer in New Providence.
Teen admits to possession of loaded gun and drugs
A 16-year-old boy was remanded to prison yesterday after admitting to having a loaded gun and drugs at his home on Friday.
Two charged with assaulting man with a deadly weapon
TWO men were granted bail yesterday after being accused of assaulting an person with a handgun earlier this month.
Govt strengthens partnership with Western Atlantic Medical School
The government has signed an amended Heads of Agreement with the Western Atlantic Medical School, replacing the original agreement that was established before the onset of COVID-19 and Hurricane Dorian.
Dog shot dead as man attacked by three animals
A DOG was shot dead after a man was attacked by three unrestrained dogs while walking in Dundas Town, Abaco, yesterday.
Govt announces National Bridge programme
THE government has announced a sweeping National Bridge Programme that will see the construction and rehabilitation of key bridges in Exuma, Andros, and New Providence, part of a broader push to improve connectivity and safety across the Family Islands.
$1m roadwork to begin on Joe Farrington Road mid-May
THOUSANDS of residents and businesses along Joe Farrington Road are being told to prepare for noise, dust, and detours, as a $1m infrastructure project kicks off by mid-May.
AG: Mining Bill will bring much needed oversight to an unregulated industry
Attorney General Ryan Pinder yesterday defended the government’s landmark Mining Bill during Senate debate, saying it will finally impose strict oversight on an industry that has operated without clear rules for decades.
Pinder and Barnett-Ellis clash over promised lower BPL bills
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder and Senator Micheala Barnett-Ellis clashed in the Senate yesterday over the government’s promises to lower electricity costs.
Govt to meet with Bank of The Bahamas over Andros’ reduced banking hours
GOVERNMENT officials will meet with Bank of The Bahamas executives this week amid growing outrage over drastic reductions in banking hours on Andros.
Nurses protest at ‘foreign bias’
PROTEST erupted outside the orientation for newly hired healthcare workers from Ghana yesterday, as about a dozen Bahamian nurses accused the government of sidelining local talent in favour of foreign recruits.
Warrants issued for three police officers after court no-show
THREE police officers failed to appear in court yesterday as an inquest opened into a deadly 2020 police-involved shooting, prompting Coroner Kara Turnquest Deveaux to issue arrest warrants against them.
Man found dead at Sandyport in Suspected suicide
A man believed to be in his 40s has died in a suspected suicide in the Sandyport area.
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LETTER: Thoughts on Bahamasair rate hike
BAHAMASAIR Customer Service announcement on their increase of fees for baggage... first surely Bahamasair could have waited til after Easter? The explanation and reasoning and consequence is hilarious... increasing the fees Will Improve The Quality Of Services! Press releases who checks them?
