Frenchman had forged licences
A 36-year-old Frenchman was ordered to pay $3,000 yesterday after admitting to being caught with three forged driver’s licences at the Lynden Pindling International Airport earlier this week.Acting Deputy Chief Magistrate Subusola Swain sentenced Mal
Haitian woman came for three weeks and stayed for two years
A 28-year-old Haitian woman was fined $750 yesterday for turning what was supposed to be a three week visit into a two-year stay.Yolaine Remy was granted a 21-day stay in The Bahamas by immigration officers on May 22, 2016, but was never granted an e
Exuma Park: We deserve full disclosure
With great interest I read the October 30, letter regarding the apparent lack of transparency with the Exuma Park deal the Bahamas National Trust cut with Albany. I was travelling and missed the original story in September and the Trust’s “lacklustre” reply on October 11.
The police station on Potter’s Cay is a failure
Please allow me space in your column to pose the following public question to the Commissioner of the Royal Bahamas Police Force . . .
Bahamians begin trek to the CCAA title berth
BAHAMIAN basketball players at the collegiate level in Canada began seasons in their respective conferences this month and began their trek toward a CCAA National Championship Tournament berth. Samson Cleare has taken on a greater role with the Nort
We must displace hatred with love and pray for a safer tomorrow
We are still shaken and deeply saddened from the appalling massacre in the Etz Chayim - Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA this past Saturday.
Sports Notes
THE Bahamas Scholastic Athletic Association (BSAA) commenced its volleyball postseason at the DW Davis Gymnasium on Monday.
UB Mingoes men’s basketball team opens the season with losses
UNIVERSITY PARK, Illinois – The University of The Bahamas Mingoes men’s basketball team lost both games at the Governors State University Jaguars Tip-Off Classic over the weekend.
DIANE PHILLIPS: So whose idea was it anyway?
Long before someone decided to make life easier, there were a lot of everyday things you could to that were actually easier to do. Remember the days that you used a large impressive key to open a hotel room door? There was something classy about that. You felt you had arrived and taken possession, even if just for a day or two.
Over 25% of BOB's loans still delinquent
More than one-quarter of the Bank of The Bahamas net loan portfolio was delinquent at end-June 2018 despite the prior year’s bail-out, with its financials unable to escape a “going concern” warning.KPMG, the BISX-listed institution’s external auditor
Insurers: NHI's $1k cost a 'gross underestimate'
Bahamian insurers yesterday warned that the $1,000 annual premium for National Health Insurance’s (NHI) basic package may “grossly underestimate” the true cost of the scheme’s benefits.The Bahamas Insurance Association (BIA), releasing the industry’s
Chamber chief: World Bank ignored 'ease of business' upgrades
The Chamber of Commerce’s chairman yesterday said he was “personally frustrated” that the World Bank had ignored evidence of improvements in The Bahamas’ cross-border trade regime.Michael Maura, pictured, saying he was “disappointed” that much “real
Insurers: NHI launch deadline 'not feasible'
Bahamian insurers yesterday warned that the Government’s April-July 2019 target for launching National Health Insurance’s (NHI) basic care package “is unrealistic and not feasible”.The Bahamas Insurance Association (BIA), unveiling its “position pape
ART OF GRAPHIX: Night owls get more done
Ever noticed that most freelance web and graphic designers have this uncanny habit of being nocturnal? What is it in the night that makes us work more? From my experience, I am more focused at night and tend to get more covered during this time. Duri
Bahamian marinas in membership deal
The Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) has unveiled an initiative to drive increased boating traffic to this nation through the provision of exclusive benefits.In partnership with Marinalife it has launched Voyager, a membership programme that offe
Bahamas First acquires two more agent/brokers
Bahamas First yesterday signalled the continuation of its long-running expansion strategy by confirming the acquisition of two more agent/broker portfolios.The property and casualty insurer, in a statement, disclosed that it has reached an agreement
Carnival seeks 65 Bahamian workers
The Government teamed with Carnival to stage a recent recruitment fair that aimed to fill 65 jobs at the cruise line with Bahamian workers.The Ministry of Labour, continuing its drive to find employment in the maritime industry for Bahamians, teamed
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EDITORIAL: How work permits are helping this country move forward
RECENTLY Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis declared that something had to be done to decrease the “thousands” of work permits annually approved by the Immigration Department.
Man who swore at judge to be retried for murder
A MAN who cursed out a Supreme Court judge is to be retried for attempting to murder another man three years ago because the judge he berated did not allow him to change his lawyer during his trial, the Court of Appeal has ruled. Acting Appellate Pr
