Pickstock rejects claims of immigration bill ‘loophole’
STATE Minister for Immigration Darron Pickstock has rejected claims that a proposed amendment to the Bahamas Nationality Act would create a new immigration category, a loophole or an alternative route to citizenship, insisting the bill only updates an existing administrative process and raises the related fee.
Abaco woman hospitalised after ingesting medication
A 30-year-old woman reportedly ingested medication in an apparent attempt to harm herself at an apartment complex in Murphy Town, Abaco, on Thursday morning, police said.
Jet Ski crash puts Two in hospital
TWO people were hospitalised after a Jet Ski crashed into rocks near West Bay Street on Friday night, police said.
AAIA probes private jet taxiway landing in Abaco
A PRIVATE jet apparently landed on a taxiway instead of a runway at Leonard Thompson International Airport in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, on Tuesday, prompting an investigation by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority.
Police investigate viral video of Abaco man being slapped
A VIRAL video showing a man being slapped at least 19 times while others watch or laugh hysterically has prompted a police complaint and investigation.
Confederation backs NIB’s latest contribution and pension adjustments
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) is backing the National Insurance Board’s (NIB) latest contribution and pension adjustments and is encouraging businesses to review their systems to ensure compliance with the new requirements.
Carnival Cruise Line turns ship upgrades into community support
When a cruise ship enters dry dock for a scheduled refit, the items being replaced could simply be discarded. Carnival Cruise LIne has chosen a different path.
A day to ‘celebrate the journey that has been the Royal Beach Club’
The Royal Beach Club at Paradise Island marked Labour Day by opening its doors to contractors, vendors, community organisations and other partners whose support helped bring the development from concept to reality.
Tendering, Transparency and the Public Hospitals Authority
Most people judge a hospital by the doctors they meet, the nurses who care for them, or the treatment they receive in an emergency. But behind every functioning hospital is something far less visible — a quiet supply chain that keeps the entire healthcare system alive.
NIB: Ignore fake smart card messages
THE National Insurance Board (NIB) is warning Bahamians to remain vigilant of fraudulent text messages in circulation that claim recipients must renew their NIB Smart Card before June 2026 to maintain access to National Insurance and National Health Insurance (NHI) services.
Surveyors’ chief sees opportunities in tech
THE Bahamas has re-established its presence in the international surveying arena and secured new educational, professional and technological partnerships following a delegation’s participation in the 2026 Congress of the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) in Cape Town, South Africa, according to the Bahamas Association of Land Surveyors (BALS).
BALS backs stronger surveying profession
THE Bahamas Association of Land Surveyors (BALS) is renewing its call for greater investment in local training and education programmes, arguing that The Bahamas can develop enough professionals to meet demand and reduce reliance on foreign surveyors.
Top Notch subcontracted to paint WSC tanks, jury told
Jurors in the Adrian Gibson corruption trial were told yesterday that the company owned by convicted drug smuggler Jonathan Gardiner was subcontracted to paint the Water and Sewerage Corporation's water tanks for $45,000 in 2020.
Teenager remanded in custody after admitting to Eleuthera burglary
A 15-year-old boy was remanded to the Simpson Penn Centre for Boys yesterday after admitting to breaking into a residence in Eleuthera last weekend.
Minister defends public sector pension overhaul proposal
LABOUR and Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle defended the government’s proposed pension overhaul yesterday, warning that concerns about the fund’s long-term sustainability can no longer be ignored despite union resistance to key parts of the plan.
Rollins warns of ‘dangerous’ loophole in residency bill
FREE National Movement MP Dr Andre Rollins has accused the Davis administration of trying to slip a major immigration change through Parliament during the budget debate, warning that a proposed amendment to the Bahamas Nationality Act could create a “dangerous loophole for exploitation”.
NIB director insists pension fund is ‘actually not in crisis’
NATIONAL Insurance Board Director Dr Tami Francis insisted yesterday that the pension fund “is actually not in crisis” after government warnings and actuarial concerns pointed to deep long-term pressure from a shrinking workforce, rising retiree numbers and demographic decline.
Higher earners face NIB rate hike as pension benefits rise
WORKERS earning more than $810 a week will pay about $4 more per month in National Insurance contributions from July 1, while pensioners will receive a monthly increase as the National Insurance Board rolls out its latest statutory biennial adjustments.
