‘Final push’ to keep politics away from small businesses
A long-standing small business advocate is making “the final push” for legislation that would counter “stagnated growth” and “keep politics out” of policies and initiatives designed to foster Bahamian entrepreneurial success.
Bahamas routs Suriname 77-45
AFTER getting blown out by 27 points from host Guyana on the opening day of the FIBA Caribbean Women's Championships, The Bahamas women's national basketball team took their frustration out on Suriname with a 32-point rout.
Despite 2-1 loss to Anguilla, head coach says men’s national soccer team ‘played very well’
DESPITE losing 2-1 to Anguilla, head coach Kevin Davies said he was still pleased with the performance of the men's national soccer team on Wednesday at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex in George Town, Cayman Islands.
OPM rejects Pintard’s claim of passports found on Bahamasair flight
THE Office of the Prime Minister last night rejected Free National Movement Leader Michael Pintard's claim that an investigation had been completed into a package of “unaccompanied” Bahamian passports allegedly found on a Bahamasair flight.
Mental health days off will be unpaid
The days-off for mental health that will be provided to Bahamian workers via the upcoming Employment Act reforms will be unpaid, it was disclosed yesterday.
‘Don’t push agenda’: Electric vehicle 50% target ‘not feasible’
Bahamian auto dealers yesterday warned the Government against “pushing an agenda” that disrupts the industry as they argued that achieving 50 percent electric vehicle by 2025 “just isn’t feasible for us as a country”.
Work continues on site for roadside garage relocation
WORK has begun to prepare the Gladstone Road site where the government plans to relocate New Providence’s long-troublesome roadside garages, newly appointed Environment and Natural Resources Minister Zane Lightbourne said yesterday.
'Restraint will be tested'
CORRECTIONAL officers’ restraint and professionalism will be tested as they are now tasked with guarding the man accused of killing one of their colleagues, Commissioner of Corrections Doan Cleare admitted yesterday.
Fields: Deactivate inactive taxi and livery plates
A FORMER Nassau Cruise Port director has praised the government’s decision to recall nearly 800 inactive taxi and livery plates, but believes officials should go further by permanently deactivating them and imposing a moratorium to curb the oversaturated market.
Expectant father ‘Milky’ killed in tragic car crash
FATHER-TO-BE James Lambert, known across Nassau’s entertainment scene as “Milky,” died in a car crash as he prepared to welcome his second child.
Man accused of stabbing prison officer charged with murder
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday in connection with the fatal stabbing of prison officer Ashantio Johnson at Blu Ice Bar & Restaurant earlier this month.
Four juveniles in custody over school stabbing incident in GB
FOUR juveniles are in custody after two students were stabbed during a fight at JC Academy in Freeport on Tuesday afternoon.
Redundancy bond on hold - for now
Plans to mandate that Bahamian employers must finance redundancy insurance as part of proposed reforms to employment legislation have been put on hold for now, it was confirmed yesterday.
Simplified offers free AI course for clients
The Simplified Group of Companies yesterday pledged it will provide free artificial intelligence (AI) education and certification to all customers who engage with it.
Fourteen young Bahamians graduate the government's 2025 National Lifeguard Certification Programme
FOURTEEN young Bahamians are now fully certified lifeguards after completing the 2025 National Lifeguard Certification Programme — a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at improving water safety and creating employment opportunities across the country.
Three more shantytowns marked for demolition
THREE more shantytowns — two in New Providence and one in Andros — have been marked for demolition as the government’s Unregulated Community Action Task Force presses ahead with its nationwide clearance campaign, Works and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting said yesterday.
FNM candidate for Fox Hill claims latest office break-in caused $8k in damages
FREE National Movement candidate for Fox Hill Dr Nicholas Fox said “everything that could break was broken” after vandals smashed glass, overturned files, and caused about $8,000 in damage at his Collins Avenue medical clinic over the weekend — the second break-in there this year.
Several government workers demanding overtime pay as holiday season nears
MONTHS after this year’s Independence celebrations, several government workers say they are still awaiting overtime pay and are now demanding compensation, especially as the holiday season nears.
