12132018 EDITION
Thursday, 13th December, 2018.
Road chaos hits Nassau
ROADWORKS on East Bay Street are angering some residents and business owners, reigniting longstanding concern that highway repairs typically take place during the day rather than at night.
Man shot dead as he walks in on raid
A MAN was shot dead as he walked unsuspecting into an armed robbery of a store last night - a killing that comes just a day after the murder of the brother of 11-year-old Marco Archer, who was killed seven years ago.
Minnis defends changes to Business Licence Act
MONTHS after passing amendments to the Business Licence Act, which angered many in the private sector, the government made a U-turn on the decision by reverting to the former regulations yesterday.
Trio face cocaine retrial in February
THE retrial of a former woman police officer, her brother and another man in connection with a $64,000 cocaine seizure at Lynden Pindling International Airport five years ago has been adjourned to next year.
‘Miss Florida’ to face drugs trial next year
INTERNET sensation Handerea “Miss Florida” Rolle’s criminal trial alleging that she was caught with $1,700 worth of marijuana, intending to supply it to others, will continue early next year.
35-year-old arrested over break-in at Royal Bank of Canada branch
A 35-year-old man was arrested in connection with last week’s break-in at the Royal Bank of Canada’s Freeport branch.
Grand Lucayan payouts ‘before Christmas’
THE government is working on completing voluntary separation payouts for Grand Lucayan staff before Christmas, according to Finance Minister K Peter Turnquest, who yesterday insisted there was an agreement with the workforce’s trade unions.
Charities report donations decline
CHARITY organisations such as the Children’s Emergency Hostel, Persis Rodgers Home for the Aged and the Ranfurly Home for Children have all reported their donations for the Christmas season are down.
Family’s agony after Marco brother slain
THE man shot dead outside of his North Street home on Tuesday is Rico Archer, brother of 11-year-old Marco Archer, who was killed seven years ago.
Is post office now shredding our mail?
TRANSPORT and Local Government Minister Renward Wells yesterday announced his ministry has launched an investigation into claims of a mass shredding exercise underway at the General Post Office.
EDITORIAL: It’s a wonder the Bahamas has any viable business
A RECENT Industrial Development Bank survey reports that the functional capacity of The Bahamas’ civil service scores 19 out of 100 on the charts, showing “that the Bahamas has significant room for improvement”.
‘100% green’: $7m spend for last Hotel Corp resort
A Bahamian entrepreneur yesterday said he plans to create the country’s “first 100 percent green resort” through a $7m investment to revive the last Hotel Corporation-owned property.
Time we had a more efficient taxation system
As a way to raise revenue for The Bahamas, I can think of no worse way than the current customs duty regime.
Government has 'egg on its face' after not listening
BRANDING the Minnis administration “wayward” and “stubborn,” Exuma and Ragged Island MP Chester Cooper said a failure to listen about changes to the Business Licence Act was an embarrassment that did nothing to support government’s pledge to improve the ease of doing business in the country.
DIANE PHILLIPS: I’m being robbed and it’s driving me mad
There are 18 thieves in my house, maybe more, five in my bedroom alone, another six in the kitchen. I have tried to ignore them, shut my eyes and pretend they are not there. I have willed them away and tried cover-up tricks to get rid of them, but I can’t. Most of them are smaller than a fingernail but thieves they are. They steal my sleep and run up my BPL bill.
We’re stuck talking loud but saying nothing
As 2018 draws to a close there are several questions which we, as a people and a nation, must ask ourselves. Unemployment and under employment continue to be problematical for the FNM.
Chipman and McAlpine stand with opposition on House ruling
TWO Free National Movement MPs stood alongside the Official Opposition yesterday against the House of Assembly proceeding with its normal agenda after the issue of opposition question time was raised during the sitting.
Downtown redevelopment: Why is it taking so long?
Downtown Nassau continues to be a terrible eyesore and a stain upon our national reputation.
Complaint over Ocean Club manager - but workers speak up in support
THE Department of Labour has conducted an investigation into complaints by middle managers at Four Seasons Ocean Club that a foreign senior manager was “verbally abusive” to Bahamian staff.
