Bahamian realtor team joins global networking
Eighteen members of Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty flew nearly 3,000 miles to participate in the chain’s 2019 Global Networking Event in Vancouver from May 13-15.
Taxi chief: Nassau port ‘cannot be left behind’
Taxi drivers were yesterday said to be “excited” about potential spin-off opportunities from the $250m Nassau cruise port overhaul, their union chief saying: “We don’t want to be left behind”.
BTC in ‘strict compliance’ with industrial agreements
THE BAHAMAS Telecommunications Company (BTC) yesterday said it follows “strict compliance with all laws and regulations” governing its industrial agreements amid union concerns of further job losses.
Nassau provider attends regional disaster summit
A Nassau-based cloud services provider has taken part in a World Bank-organised regional conference on disaster resilience and combating climate change.
EDITORIAL: Empty promises mean empty pockets
FIRST, the good news. A deal is on the table from Carnival to settle with prosecutors after one of its ships dumped plastic and food waste in Bahamas waters last year. The company will pay $20m in fines.
Bahamas joining WTO a threat to economy, argues pastor
LOCAL civic activist Pastor Eddie Victor believes the country’s accession to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is a threat to the economy and to workers.
FACE TO FACE: Kiti’s path from Andros to a role on the world stage
A Bahamian has been elected to chair the North American and Caribbean region of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT). Kitiboni Adderley, a zestful, caring physical therapist with more than 18 years experience was elected by her peers during the WCPT’s 2019 Congress held last month in Geneva. The WCPT, which consists of five regions covering 113 countries, represents more than 450,000 physical therapists worldwide.
Bishop urges amicable solution to beating row
BAHAMAS Christian Council president Bishop Delton Fernander has called for a “amicable solution” in the matter involving the beating of a seventh grade student by an administrator at St Augustine’s College last week.
Bethel accuses PLP of hypocrisy over NIA Act
THE National Crime Intelligence Act 2019 passed in the Senate yesterday despite the Official Opposition’s attempts to have the upper chamber accept various amendments to portions of the legislation.
Four years in jail after using fake Visa debit card
A 28-year-old man was sentenced to four years in prison for swindling a BTC retail store out of almost $2,500 by using a fake Visa debit card bearing the name of a United States Embassy special agent.
Baha Mar employee told to repay Super Value swindles
A female Baha Mar employee was ordered yesterday to pay back the $1,000 worth of goods and cash she swindled various Super Value supermarkets out of via fake Cable Bahamas cheques.
Fears of oil spill at Arawak Cay
ACTING Port Controller Dr Raymond King called on the maritime industry to immediately advise the Port Department of any oil spills after officials were unable to recover any of the spilled oil found at Arawak Cay yesterday.
No $480m property tax arrears write-off
The government has no plans to write-off its $480m in real property tax arrears and will “pursue” all delinquents “with vigour”, its top finance official warned yesterday.
Death which sparked Bain Town riot ruled lawful
A TEENAGER’S death at the hands of a police officer that sparked the 2010 Bain Town riot was justified, a Coroner’s Court jury ruled yesterday.
Carnival’s payment for sailing violations – $20M: A DROP IN THE OCEAN
CARNIVAL Corporation has reached a settlement with US federal prosecutors that would see it pay $20 million in fines for violating terms of its probation.
New role begins with an apology
FORMER Cabinet minister Cornelius Alvin Smith yesterday issued a public apology for his premature announcement of his appointment as the country’s next Governor General.
Staff in morgue walkout
STAFF at Princess Margaret Hospital’s Morgue Department staged a walkout yesterday due to the discovery of mould. The matter has been remediated, according to PHA Deputy Managing Director Lyrone Burrows, who explained the development was likely due to the improper use of an air-conditioning closet.
Rotarians take the Bahamian message to Germany
ROTARY International President Barry Rassin wanted to introduce the world to the sights, sounds and colour of his beloved home country, the Bahamas. Over the past year, he has achieved this as he travelled the globe, never failing to remind his fellow Rotarians of his roots.
WTO: Don't keep dancing around
The debate in the public square over whether we should accede to full membership in the World Trade Organization has produced a virtual cornucopia of old wives tales, misplaced fears and a general lack of knowledge of some of the facts that should inform the debate.
