Security force insurance arrears ‘within tolerance’
Unpaid medical coverage for police officers and the other security forces is “within tolerable” limits, a Cabinet minister asserted yesterday, while denying allegations that the arrears exceed $100m.
PI resort developer spars with opponents over Atlantis lease
Developers of the first new Paradise Island resort “in many years” yesterday sparred with opponents over the wait to seal a lease deal with Atlantis for construction of a 100-space car park.
‘Sexy body’ manager stripped of $31,200
A former Atlantis restaurant manager who was fired for asking a female employee to “show him her ‘sexy body’” has been stripped of his $31,200 damages award for unfair dismissal.
FTX Bahamas ‘shoots for’ February 18 first payout
FTX’s Bahamian liquidators are “shooting for” February 18 as the date to start payouts to small creditors and victims owed less than $50,000 as a result of the crypto exchange’s fraud-driven implosion.
Claims Pike Electrical on pause denied
A Board member for the company charged with transforming New Providence’s electricity grid last night said “everything is progressing well” amid speculation one of its key partners has halted work.
Rise in suicides - but reduction in attempts
SUICIDES increased by 33 percent in 2024, while attempted suicides decreased by 38 percent.
Tragedy as mother and daughter die days apart
A FAMILY in Abaco is reeling after a mother and daughter died just days apart, leaving loved ones in mourning.
Munroe: Govt does not owe $100m for police insurance
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe has dismissed claims that the government owes more than $100m to the Police Staff Association’s (PSA) insurance provider, Colina, and that officers’ medical coverage is at risk.
Police facing trial on Deangelo death
TWO police officers will face a manslaughter trial for killing Deangelo Evans, 20, in Mason’s Addition in 2018 after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) reversed an earlier decision not to charge any officer in the case.
ALICIA WALLACE: Working together - but doing it better
In school, group work makes an appearance at a particular moment, and it never seems to go away.
Runoff needed after tied vote in Eight Mile Rock
ABOUT 400 eligible West Grand Bahama District voters could return to the polls next week for a runoff local government election for the Eight Mile Rock East Township.
Grand Bahama not dying
I WISH to respond a letter to the editor you recently published, which was clearly a shameless political hit piece on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism Chester Cooper.
Immigration offences up by five percent last year
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) reported a five percent increase in immigration-related offences in 2024 compared to 2023, with 101 cases recorded, up from 96 the previous year.
‘Why no decriminalisation despite cannabis law?’
AS the government moves forward with cannabis reform, critics are questioning why decriminalisation measures have yet to take effect, despite the passage of cannabis legislation.
Munroe: Complain to inspectorate if police response is inadequate
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said people should complain to the Police Complaints Inspectorate if they are unsatisfied with the response of the Complaints and Corruption Branch of the Royal Bahamas Police Force to their complaints.
Activists: Govt has failed women again
HUMAN Rights Bahamas has joined critics in condemning the Davis administration for refusing to pass legislation criminalising marital rape, expressing disappointment over recent comments by Attorney General Ryan Pinder while calling on voters to send a strong message at the polls and beyond.
Bella’s killer fails in latest bid to overturn 25-year sentence
DARION Smith, who pleaded guilty in 2023 to the 2021 murder of Bella Walker, has failed in his latest attempt to overturn his 25-year prison sentence.
Acid attack suspect remanded in custody
A WOMAN was remanded into custody yesterday after being accused of an acid attack in December.
Businessman admits selling liquor without a licence
A BUSINESSMAN was fined in court yesterday after admitting to selling liquor at his store without a licence last week.
