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.
Bahamas Scholastic Athletic Association results
THE Bahamas Scholastic Athletic Association continued its regular season with a number of games played on Monday at the Hope Center located on University Commons.
Govt spends $13m to cover Lucayan operational costs
The government injected $45.4m into the Grand Lucayan resort, including $13m to cover its operational costs, during the six months to year-end 2018, it was revealed last night.
Private sector fears ‘filling gap’ on NHI
The Chamber of Commerce’s chairman yesterday voiced fears that the already-strained private sector will have to “fill the gap” if National Health Insurance (NHI) gets its sums wrong.
PM: Govt must work for people
The Bahamas “must make government work for the people”, the prime minister said yesterday, warning that it cannot survive at 118th place in the World Bank’s ease of doing business index.
IAN FERGUSON: Behaving yourself when love strikes
Workplace romances can lead to long-term relationships and even marriage, but they can also result in uncomfortable situations for the people involved in the relationship, as well as their co-workers.
DPM queries corruption perception index slide
The deputy prime minister yesterday queried why The Bahamas had slipped in Transparency International’s Corruption Perception index when it has the “most transparent and accountable government” in its history.
Morton Salt ready for industrial action
MORTON Salt yesterday branded its latest industrial offer to line-staff as “fair” and one that would “preserve jobs”, adding that it was prepared for any work stoppages at its Inagua plant.
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CULTURE CLASH: Jobs, yes, but so much more needs to be addressed
Jobs. That seems to be the magic word - and politicians know it. “More jobs” is the promise of all promises and we hear it often, especially during election season and when the electorate is dissatisfied. It was no surprise when this was a major focus of the prime minister’s national address.
Sands: Venezuelan crisis poses health risks for region
THE ongoing crisis in Venezuela poses serious health threats for the region, according to Health Minister Dr Duane Sands, who yesterday raised concerns about the resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases.
Cays fire destroys resort buildings
CRUISE ships are being diverted to Half Moon Cay for the foreseeable future after a fire destroyed four buildings on Princess Cays late on Monday night.
Debbie, queen of the yard
Debbie Ferguson was delighted when she was presented with the best kept yard award by the Bahamas National Pride Association yesterday.
No threats to safety at our schools, says education chief
Jeffrey Lloyd, the Education Minister, yesterday stressed there were no threats to the safety and welfare of teachers at public schools across the country as he committed his ministry to swift action after a teacher at CV Bethel Senior High School was reportedly beaten by students
Supermodels ordered to face Fyre grilling
SUPERMODELS and social media influencers will be forced to disclose information about the payments they received to promote the ill-fated Fyre Festival.
PM’s speech - ‘40 minutes of drivel’
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ national address Monday night fell flat and avoided important issues, according to Progressive Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis.
Bahamas ‘stagnates’ in war on corruption
The Bahamas is “stagnating” in the fight against corruption, Transparency International’s local representative warned yesterday, after this nation again slid in the global rankings.
NEW HEALTH TAX CUT AFTER REVIEW: Workers to now pay 1.5% towards insurance scheme
THE National Health Insurance Authority has shaved down its proposed salary tax to fund universal healthcare by a half percent in its updated policy paper on the contributory scheme.
Murder witness refuses evidence
A relative of one of three men charged in connection with a murder plot executed in 2016 yesterday refused to give evidence against the accused.
