Fraudster spends birthday in prison
A FILING clerk at the post office in Mayaguana spent her birthday in prison and will serve three months behind bars after admitting to defrauding her employer of over $3,000 in cash.Akeisha Simms admitted to defrauding the Abraham’s Bay Post Office o
Mall owners to cover cost of renovations before Post Office move
PRESS Secretary Anthony Newbold said yesterday the Minnis administration is well within its rights to push ahead with its proposed relocation of the General Post Office to the Town Centre Mall, adding that the current owners of the mall will cover th
Disney decision 'in best interest of the country'
THE Minnis administration is solely concerned with providing the best for the Bahamian people, according to Press Secretary Anthony Newbold, who yesterday defended the government against criticism for its decision to back Disney’s proposal for Lighth
Taxes likely on unhealthy drinks
THE National Health Insurance Authority is proposing a tax on sugary drinks and potentially other unhealthy products be implemented July 2019 to fund health education and outreach programmes. However, the proposal, outlined in NHIA’s policy paper –
US woman’s engagement ends in court
AN American woman was ordered to pay $2,000 in fines yesterday after admitting to assaulting and cursing two police officers because she was not allowed into The Bahamas to get engaged earlier this week.
‘Why should we pick up Lucayan severance bill?‘
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Leader Philip Davis yesterday blasted the government for placing the burden of Grand Lucayan severance packages on taxpayers, pointing to “myopic” and “incompetent” negotiations.
Another fatal shooting but crime figures down
A man was killed last night and another injured in a double shooting at Parker Street, off Meadows Street.
Health service funding crisis ends in landmark plan - 2% levy on wages to pay $100m costs
A CONTRIBUTORY scheme in which the salaries of every employed Bahamian will be subject to a deduction of about two per cent each month was proposed yesterday by the National Health Insurance Authority as a means to pay for universal healthcare coverage for all, including children, elderly, and the unemployed.
Police hunt robbery suspects
POLICE are looking for two suspects who committed separate armed robberies on Monday. The first incident happened shortly after 11am when a woman was sitting in her vehicle at the junction of Prince Charles Drive and Beatrice Avenue. Police said she
Equestrian Bahamas’ first horse show of the season held
THE first horse show of Equestrian Bahamas’ 2018-2019 season was held at Mariposa Stables.
First Post Office PPP in $4m limbo
The Government’s first Post Office partner yesterday revealed he has been left exposed to a near-$4m loss, and said: “I’ve never been in a situation like this before.”Scott Godet, who agreed a public-private partnership (PPP) with the former Christie
Ed Smith thrilled to be honorary ambassador
BIRTHDAY boy Ed Smith said he’s thrilled to have been selected as the honorary ambassador for the 2018 Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl.
Bahamas building links with Georgia State to help students
THE government has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Georgia State University that will facilitate expanded collaboration between the institution and The Bahamas.As a part of the agreement, Georgia State University (GSU) is also expected to int
EDITORIAL: The right step towards universal healthcare
THERE is a painful tradition in The Bahamas that perhaps, at last, the time has come to bring to an end.
A sad day for all of us in Bahamaland
Please allow me small space in your paper to voice utter disappointment in our government’s decision in granting Disneys’ development of Lighthouse Point.
Amateur Boxing Federation gets ring thanks to Albany
WITH the new administration in the Bahamas Amateur Boxing Federation taking on a new initiative on Friday night in hosting an All-Bahamian elimination event at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium, the only thing missing was a proper boxing ring.
Poor call by the president
Our university is holding a seminar-discussion session on Alcohol and Marijuana.
Avoid Oban skullduggery
Dear Prime Minister and his Cabinet:
Don't follow Vatican on death penalty
The Nassau Guardian argued in its October 12 editorial that Catholic change on the death penalty should be followed in The Bahamas.
Freeport Lions on the streets to held the blind
MEMBERS of The Freeport Lion’s Club will be hitting the streets this month selling candy to raise money to assist people with sight problems. Through its annual candy fundraising drive, the club has assisted many people over years with purchasing ey
