Academy recognises trio as top-performing students
Bahamas Global Academy recently recognised Alyssa McSweeney, Seth Thompson, and Shanya Francis as the top-performing students for the first quarter of the 2024-2025 academic year.
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Monday, January 13, 2025
Man accused of having over 200 hemp gummies charged with drug possession
A MAN was granted bail on Thursday after he was accused of having over two hundred marijuana-infused gummies earlier this month.
Department of Corrections reviewing video of an officer fighting with a civilian
A VIRAL video showing a uniformed Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS) officer fighting a civilian is now under review by the department’s Internal Affairs Unit.
Gov’t will ‘feel the might of workers’
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) president last night warned the Government it will “feel the might of the workers” as members of 14 unions prepare to initiate a 48-hour nationwide strike beginning today.
‘Most competitive food industry in the world’
Super Value’s owner says The Bahamas has “the most competitive food distribution industry in the world” as he pushed back against the Prime Minister’s assertion that lack of choice is fuelling the high cost of living.
Public company ‘exemption’ boost to Jack’s Bay developer
An Eleuthera resort community developer is now able to “entertain more and more deep pocketed investors” after obtaining a public company ‘exemption’ from the Securities Commission of The Bahamas.
Beware ‘populist trap’ over $30m food-based VAT cut
The Government is being warned to avoid “the populist trap” caused by extending tax breaks to wealthy and higher income Bahamians/residents who do not need such concessions.
Healthcare workers strike forces closure of clinics
Some ninety percent of junior doctors have called in sick across the country as industrial action by healthcare workers forced the closure of follow-up clinics today.
Christie: My govt started work on GBPA
FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie said his administration began efforts to change the management of Freeport.
Swingers win GB Pineyard Rush Junkanoo Parade
THE Swingers unoficially won Grand Bahama’s Pineyard Rush Junkanoo Parade after delivering a show-stopping performance that allowed them to dethrone six-time champions Platinum Knights to capture their first victory in nine years.
STRIKE: At least 14 unions set to take action
AT least 14 labour unions are threatening to begin a two-day nationwide strike today, according to Trade Union Congress (TUC) president Obie Ferguson, who warned that there will be a “reckoning” and the government will feel the “might of the workers” after three years of unmet demands.
HUBERT MINNIS: Remove all taxes on food
Prime Minister Philip Davis gave a New Year’s address on January 8.
WORLD VIEW: Clarifying misconceptions about the Panama Canal
Recent remarks by US President-elect Donald Trump have drawn attention to the Panama Canal.
DEREK SMITH: The workplace risks that threaten 2025
In 2025, corporate leaders will continue to face multiple workplace risks that can both impact operational performance and employee well-being.
INSIGHT: A positive start to the new year
IT is often easy to take a position of always criticising the party in power, whatever the colour of their shirts.
NPBA season back on tap
THE New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) regular season resumed this weekend at the AF Adderley Gymnasium following a brief hiatus for the holidays.
Algernon Cargill re-elected
CALLING this his final term to serve as president, Algernon Cargill and his entire executive team got a unanimous vote of confidence as they were elected unopposed during the Bahamas Aquatics’ annual general meeting and election of officers.
Charged with indecent exposure for revealing himself at Nassau Straw Market
A MAN was granted bail on Thursday after he was accused of exposing himself to the occupants of the Nassau Straw Market last week.
Extending maternity leave could hurt small businesses, says Chamber
THE Bahamas Chamber of Commerce has said extending maternity leave beyond 12 weeks could hurt small businesses and drive up consumer prices, even as the Ministry of Labour considers stakeholder feedback to increase leave to 16 weeks.
