DEREK SMITH: Aligning corporate ambition with cyber security risk management
When building your company’s cyber security or risk management programme, the debate between NIST and ISO frameworks quickly becomes unavoidable. Both offer valuable guidance but differ sharply in design, application and business outcomes.
AML Foods redeploys all 129 fire-hit workers
AML Foods says it has redeployed all 129 employees impacted by the blaze that destroyed its Cost Right Nassau and Solomon’s Old Trail stores at its other New Providence outlets.
Davis criticises White’s comment that FNM voters are only ‘sensible’ ones
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has criticised St Anne’s MP Adrian White for suggesting Free National Movement (FNM) voters are the only “sensible” ones, saying every Bahamian voter makes a deliberate, sensible decision.
Prisoner recaptured Sunday after escaping custody while at hospital
A PRISONER escaped from custody while receiving medical care at Princess Margaret Hospital - but is now back in custody.
Twenty migrants plead guilty to overstaying and illegal landing
TWENTY migrants were convicted this week after appearing in Magistrate’s Court for overstaying and illegal landing.
Police reservist charged for possession of unlicenced gun
A POLICE reservist was granted bail on Friday after he was accused of possessing an unlicenced firearm and a magazine in New Providence earlier this week.
Seven-month sentence for possession of six hemp plants
A 38-year-old man was sentenced to seven months in prison on Friday after admitting to having a significant quantity of marijuana and six plants.
Nolle prosequi filed for man accused in 2021 fatal shooting
A MAN previously accused of the 2021 fatal shooting of a 20-year-old in Montell Heights was informed last week that his trial had been discontinued.
Man waiting trial for violent robbery fined for bail breach
A MAN on bail for a violent 2021 airport robbery that nearly killed a woman and a police officer was fined in court on Friday for breaching his curfew.
Police shoot and arrest man who allegedly stabbed and injured an officer during pursuit
POLICE shot and arrested a 30-year-old man on Saturday after he allegedly stabbed an officer during a foot chase in Yellow Elder Gardens.
Pintard demands explanation over why RBDF Commodore King’s contract is not being renewed
OPPOSITION Leader Michael Pintard is demanding the government explain why it is not renewing the contract of Royal Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Raymond King, saying many are surprised by the decision to end his tenure at five years.
Environment agency still reviewing $200m luxury resort in Exuma
THE government’s environmental agency is still reviewing a controversial proposal for a $200m ultra-luxury resort in Exuma, which has stirred opposition from some residents and a nearby development.
‘Issues of developing countries will play part in choosing Pope’
CATHOLIC Archbishop Patrick Pinder said the concerns of developing countries, such as poverty and the importance of family life, will play a major role in discussions among senior international clergy following the death of Pope Francis.
Nurses union head denies claim she was removed from office
TWO top officials in the Bahamas Nurses Union have been suspended, even as president Muriel Lightbourne fights off claims that she herself was removed from office.
PM talking to Cuba over workers' pay
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the government is working with Cuba to address concerns after leaked documents and mounting US pressure suggested that Cuban medical professionals receive less than a fifth of what The Bahamas pays for their services.
Munroe hits out at ‘petty and bitter’ Dames after comments on ambulances
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe has hit back at his predecessor Marvin Dames over criticisms of the government’s decision to deploy police officers as temporary ambulance drivers on the Family Islands, branding his remarks “petty, bitter, and dripping with resentment”.
Commodore’s contract will not be renewed
THE Davis administration will not renew the contract of Royal Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Raymond King, ending his five-year tenure at the helm of the military agency.
Murder victim had planned to propose
KENNETH Bain Jr was just starting his car for work on Wednesday, a quiet, routine moment that was shattered by violence when he was shot dead just weeks before he planned to ask his long-time girlfriend to marry him.
