Opposition urges fly fishing clarity
The Opposition’s leader yesterday urged the Government to clarify the “uncertainty” surrounding the flats fishing regulations, as the industry has “never been better” since their enactment.Philip Davis described the ongoing confusion over whether the
Mobile data usage up 30% pts in 2017
Mobile broadband penetration jumped by 30 percentage points inside one year, it was revealed yesterday, with four out of every five Bahamians using the product by year-end 2017.The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA), unveiling its
Financial literacy 'critical protection' for consumers
Financial literacy is a “critical line of defence” for consumers, the Central Bank’s governor said yesterday, unveiling a partnership with the Clearing Banks Association (CBA) to educate Bahamians on debt management.Launching the campaign, John Rolle
Bahamians urged to'abandon materialism'
Bahamians are unable and unwilling to save because they have “too much debt”, a banker yesterday urging his countrymnen to become more disciplined and abandon the “materialistic approach”.Gregory Bethel, Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) president, argued that
Insurance industry attends FATF forum
The Bahamas Insurance Association (BIA) was represented at the recent Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Private Sector Consultative Forum (PSCF) dealing with financial crime.Emmanuel Komolafe, its chairman, attended the high level meeting from April
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Over-the-hill plan alert to fraud risk
THE government is projected to lose $7m in revenue annually through its Over-the-Hill tax exemption policy, Financial Secretary Marlon Johnson revealed yesterday.
‘Sick out’ nurses turn the screw
MORE than 200 registered and trained clinical nurses staged a “sick out” yesterday amid mounting tensions between Bahamas Nurses Union and the Public Hospitals Authority over long-standing issues.
PM: I won’t be forced on chief justice job
DESPITE facing fierce criticism over his failure to appoint a substantive chief justice, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said he would not be forced to fill the office.
Ragged Island begs: Help us - now
FRUSTRATED Ragged Islanders are demanding the government prioritise critical restoration initiatives as protracted delays have handicapped local efforts to rebuild and restore normalcy to the hurricane-ravaged island.
We won’t let Oban harm environment
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis was adamant yesterday the environment will be protected as Bahamians await the findings of an environmental impact assessment into the Oban Energies oil refinery and storage facility proposed for Grand Bahama.
FACE TO FACE: Lessons of life learned around the water pump
Take a slow drive through any Over-the-Hill community and you will find a water pump. It’s a necessity in an area where there are still homes without infrastructure for running water.
Do inequalities promote exploitation?
Today’s piece is really about the images we value, especially the images of media stars and their behavioUr we celebrate. It arises out of recent developments with male leaders in industry who have found themselves compromised between being good men,
Shamar expected 'to make a big impact for' Tigers
SHAMAR Burrows signed his letter of intent to join the Dalhousie Tigers last November and Tigers head coach Rick Plato is already looking forward to what the combo guard can bring to the programme.“Shamar is a dynamic and versatile player who will br
Overcome obstacles on the path to better health
AFTER years of focusing on helping women achieve spiritual, economical and social success, New Image Ladies is now seeking to empower women when it comes to the physical as well.To this end, the organisation is inviting the entire family to particip
Celebrating midwives
What happens to children before they are born and in their early years profoundly affects their future health and well-being.Midwives are crucial members of the health team, well placed to help every child make the best start in life. Their health pr
Thompson helps Lady Bears win MEAC title
Danielle ‘Danie’ Thompson showed why she was recently named the 2018 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Player of the Year.With the MEAC Tennis Championship title on the line, Thompson clinched a 6-3, 6-4 win over Mariam Mitaishvili from Hampton to clin
More LNG information needed
THE public needs a lot more information about the proposed Liquefied Natural Gas facility at Clifton Pier before we can feel comfortable that it will be in our best interests.
Shine bright like a diamond: Debutante of the Year finds her self-confidence
At age 17, Diamond Pearson’s future shines as bright as her name implies. The 12th grade St Anne’s honour student, granddaughter of prominent pastor Rev Dr C B Moss, has been named the 2018 Debutante of the Year after completing a six-month empowerment and etiquette programme. And thanks to her academic prowess, she also has received the scholarships she needs to attend the college of her choice.
A $400 price to pay for trying to leave country with $33,000
FOUR Haitians, two women and two men, were yesterday fined $100 each after pleading guilty to attempting to leave the country with over $33,000 in foreign currency.
