Ferreira criticises absence of EIA and transparency on rocket landing
FORMER Environment Minister Romauld Ferreira criticised the absence of a public environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch, citing it as part of a larger issue of secrecy, lack of transparency, and accountability on environmental matters.
TOUCHDOWN: SpaceX rocket makes history in Bahamas landing
THE Bahamas was the site yesterday of the first-ever successful landing of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster outside of the United States.
Missing Acklins man reignites local fears
AN Acklins man who reportedly called police for help after getting lost has been missing for a week, reigniting fears among residents who say others have inexplicably disappeared without a trace on their island before.
Christie’s role on Urban Renewal Authority will not be paid position
FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie will not be paid in his advisory role to the Urban Renewal Authority.
Inquest over man who died in police custody begins
A POLICE officer testified that it was “highly unusual” for there to be a six-hour gap between the last recorded welfare check on Hartman Dawkins, a 60-year-old man in custody at Central Police Station, and the discovery of his body in his cell the following morning.
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Tuesday, February 18, 2025
‘Unjust disadvantage’ for Bahamian airlines
A senior aviation executive yesterday warned Bahamian airlines and charters will be placed at “an unjust disadvantage” by six-fold and greater fee increases proposed for this nation’s air navigation services regime.
Commission to gain $10m for protecting FTX assets
The Supreme Court has approved a $10m payment to the Securities Commission to compensate for safeguarding assets belonging to FTX victims in the wake of the crypto exchange’s November 2022 collapse.
Freeport’s Bazaar awaits update on Gov’t purchase
One of the International Bazaar’s 13 owners yesterday said it is awaiting an update on efforts to sell the property from the Government’s attorney, and added: “We’ve lost millions of dollars in that investment.”
Norman’s Cay ‘sold out’ on SpaceX’s booster landing
A former Bahamian rocket scientist with NASA yesterday asserted that “Norman’s Cay is sold out” with other nearby destinations also fully booked ahead of today’s SpaceX rocket booster return.
Ex-Governor: More competition vital among banks, workforce
A former Central Bank governor yesterday challenged whether The Bahamas is willing to expose itself to the “risk” of greater competition from foreign workers as a means to boost productivity and drive down costs.
Bahamas ‘well protected’ by US exchange rate peg
A senior Central Bank executive yesterday asserted that The Bahamas is “well protected” by its fixed exchange rate peg to the US dollar despite fears that the latter may depreciate due to inflation and trade wars.
Whale habitat fears on SpaceX booster return
Bahamian marine mammal scientists last night blasted the lack of consultation over today’s SpaceX rocket booster return as they voiced fears it will land in Exuma Sound’s whale habitat.
Fly fishing president slams lodges disguised as rentals
The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources yesterday awarded $150,000 to the Bahamas Fly Fishing Industry Association (BFFIA) to help with the training of local guides and conservation efforts.
Why is the PM still seeking other views?
IF you were holding out any hope that this administration will do anything with regard to legislation to stop marital rape, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis gave little encouragement yesterday.
500,000 breakfasts served
THE Davis administration is celebrating a milestone of 500,000 breakfasts served since the launch of the National School Breakfast Pilot Programme (NSBPP) in October 2023.
No trouble - but ‘one or two issues’ were addressed with Pike Electrical
Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis denied that trouble is brewing between the government and partners involved in transforming Bahamas Power and Light, saying “there were no challenges” though “one or two issues” have been addressed.
Judge calls officer’s court absence ‘problematic’
A JUDGE called the absence of a police officer facing a manslaughter charge in the 2018 killing of Deangelo Evans “problematic” after he once again failed to appear in court.
Christie back for Urban Renewal role
FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie will guide and direct the Urban Renewal Authority and its programme, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis announced yesterday.
‘CARICOM would not engage in tensions between US and China’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said CARICOM would not engage in geopolitical tensions between the United States and China, responding to a letter from US lawmakers urging the State Department to send a high-level delegation to the upcoming CARICOM Heads of Government meeting to help thwart “coercion” from China.
