DEREK’S BILLIONS - IT’S A FAIRYTALE: Turnquest speaks out to rubbish 20-year-old ‘stolen fortune’ myth
FINANCE Minister K Peter Turnquest told Parliament allegations the government and a local bank thwarted Derek Rolle Kelly’s purported inheritance have no basis and are entirely untrue.
‘Big bang’ for health tax July next year
Bahamian workers earning more than $35,000 per year will have to pay the majority of their National Health Insurance (NHI) premiums from their own salary, it was revealed yesterday.
All-Star Weekend: Ayton selected to World Team
Both Bahamian born players in the NBA will participate in the league’s All-Star Weekend festivities.
GSSSA Basketball title games Feb. 4-6
THE Government Secondary Schools Sports Association Basketball championship series promises to provide an unique experience for the student-athletes participating and fanbases cheering them on.
Govt still awaiting reports on CV Bethel
EDUCATION Minister Jeff Lloyd said his ministry has not yet taken the steps necessary to address issues raised at CV Bethel following an altercation involving a student and teacher last week.
Students urged to be environment heroes
ENVIRONMENT Minister Romauld Ferreira continued his ministry’s “Be a Hero” campaign yesterday at St Cecilia Primary School.
Two in hospital after shooting
POLICE are searching for the gunman who shot two men and left them in hospital on Tuesday.
Minnis aiming for a ‘single window’ for digital services
A RESOLUTION was passed in the House of Assembly yesterday to borrow $30m from the Inter-American Development Bank to further digitise government services.
Foulkes moves to Parliamentary Secretary
THE Cabinet Office has announced the appointment of Michael Foulkes as Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development, effective from January 30.
DIANE PHILLIPS: From the rubble of Joaquin, lives and a community rebuilt
There are three things Anita Collie Pratt will never forget when she thinks of Hurricane Joaquin – the howling of the wind, the sound of the sea as it roared closer and closer until it crashed through her door and when it was all over, the kindness of strangers.
'Show us respect'
SCORES of angry taxi drivers gathered in Rawson Square yesterday to protest what they consider poor treatment and working conditions as well as “unfair” competition from tour operators.
Huge increase needed in essential staff by 2040
A newly published Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) study has recommended The Bahamas will need an estimated 6,000 teachers, 3,000 doctors and 7,000 nurses by 2040.
Relative of accused claims he was arrested and beaten by police
THE relative of one of three men accused of executing a murder plot almost three years ago claimed yesterday he was arrested in connection with a crime and beaten by police the month the killing occurred.
Minnis quick to dismiss PLP criticisms
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis hit back at the PLP’s critiques of his recent national address, saying the difference between the Free National Movement and the opposition is that his administration will bring about developments and projects without attempts to “shakedown” investors.
We have evolved and adapted to living in the midst of filth
Your editorial today, 30 January 2019, on the topic of run down Nassau and downtown is apropos.
Nassau needs to be the first call
Employment quotas based on gender? Has not the good minister studied the constitution? Article: 26. Starting to wonder if there should not be an understanding - The Constitution Test for Ministers?
Keep it simple
Why does the RBDF constantly suggests that they have such an enormous area to guard our borders, when in geographical reality it is about only 30% of the country, as the majority looks after itself?
Championship bound
THREE of the four No.1 seeds in the GSSSA Basketball semi-finals remained undefeated and advanced to their respective championship series.
Timberwolves senior boys get 61-50 win over Mystic Marlins
The fourth seeded Anatol Rodgers Timberwolves made a statement with a wire-to-wire win in game one of the GSSSA basketball semi-finals.
Michael Cartwright commits to the Eagles
MICHAEL Cartwright officially brought his recruitment process to an end when he announced the NCAA programme he will join this fall.
