Gov’t: Did US ‘consider’ forced labour reforms?
The Government last night challenged whether the Trump administration had “fully considered” recently-passed legal reforms that ban the importation of goods made with forced labour before deciding to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on Bahamian exports to the US.
Man on bail shot to death
A 23-year-old man who was awaiting trial on murder and armed robbery charges was shot and killed in an alleged drive-by shooting at Lyon Road off Kemp Road last night.
‘More pain’ for Bahamas exports as Trump unleashes 12.5% tariffs
Bahamian exporters have “a little bit more pain to endure” after the Trump administration yesterday made good on its threat to impose a 12.5 percent tariff on all products made in this nation that are destined for the US market.
Bahamas has ‘just got to ride out’ new $100 oil cost spike
FOCOL Holdings’ chairman yesterday said households, businesses and the wider Bahamian economy have “just got to ride out” the latest global oil spike to more than $100 per barrel with industry figures asserting continued volatility makes it impossible to predict future prices.
Stranded American veteran rescued
AN 80-year-old American veteran who ran his 35ft sailboat onto a reef near Mayaguana after steering alone for nearly two days without sleep has praised the fishermen and rescue worker who brought him safely ashore and helped prepare his damaged vessel for the journey to Florida.
Son on bail found dead in shallow waters near cay
A 23-YEAR-OLD man on bail was found dead in shallow waters near Madam Dau’s Cay, Exuma, on Wednesday, a day after he reportedly made a distress call to police and officers launched a search for him.
Safe workplaces require more than criminal laws
Every Bahamian deserves to go to work without fear of humiliation, intimidation or sexual harassment.
Urgent action required to combat coral disease
“The most lethal coral disease ever recorded is spreading across the Caribbean. Over 30 known species. More than 25 nations. No known cure.”
Data centres for The Bahamas?
IN recent times, there has been much debate about the establishment and operations of massive Data Centers all over the world, but especially over in the USA.
What does it take to drive the danger of unsafe work practices home?
IT begins when we are young and invincible.
Bahamian cloud provider wins key regional award
A BAHAMIAN-HEADQUARTERED technology solutions and sovereign cloud provider has won a leading regional award.
Man sentenced to eight months in prison for stealing
A MAN was sentenced to eight months in prison yesterday after admitting to breaking a woman’s rear door in Kemp Road and stealing her property last week.
Man gets bail after being accused of injuring another man in physical altercation
A MAN was granted bail after being accused of injuring another man during a physical altercation on Taylor Street earlier this month.
Residents celebrate land ownership milestone at Fox Hill Independence Day Ceremony
Residents received officially stamped and recorded conveyances for their properties during a ceremony at the Fox Hill Parade Grounds on Independence Day.
Free Town youth get hands-on business lessons
Young people in the Free Town constituency are getting a practical introduction to entrepreneurship this week through MP Lincoln Deal's three-day Kid-Preneur Summer Camp, where participants are learning how to develop business ideas, build brands and market products.
Fisherman drowns while diving for conch 5 miles offshore
A TARPUM Bay fisherman who travelled to New Providence to earn money for his family drowned yesterday morning after experiencing breathing difficulties while diving for conch about five miles offshore.
Demolition of unregulated community in North Andros will affect about 120 structures
DEMOLITION of an unregulated community in North Andros will affect about 120 structures, Works and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting said, as the government continues its crackdown on shanty towns across The Bahamas.
Police officer testifies he was shot while escorting Bahamasair employee during armed robbery at LPIA in 2021
Corporal 1964 William Smith testified in the trial of Garnett Newbold, 59, before Justice Neil Braithwaite. Newbold faces charges of attempted murder, armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
Government will launch crackdown on irresponsible dog ownership
THE government will launch a crackdown on irresponsible dog ownership, introducing fixed-penalty fines, expanding enforcement and offering an amnesty for owners to have unsterilised dogs spayed or neutered after describing recent attacks by roaming dogs as “concerning and unacceptable”.
Pinewood Gardens set for major food relief as new lift stations and drainage upgrades underway
RESIDENTS of Pinewood Gardens should begin to see improvements in flooding as the Ministry of Works expands its drainage maintenance programme and prepares to install three lift stations designed to automatically remove stormwater from the community.
