‘Quite a jump’: Gov’t targeting 50% electric vehicle share by 2035
Increasing new electric vehicle sales three to four-fold to meet the Government’s targeted 50 percent market share by 2035 will be “quite a jump”, a dealer admitted yesterday, while hailing its “vision” for combating climate change.
Marinas up to 60% off as they brace for ‘dismal’ winter
Bahamian marinas are suffering up to 60 percent sales declines as they brace for a “dismal” winter season following a largely negative Fort Lauderdale Boat Show response to this year’s fee and regulatory reforms.
Taxi cab drivers clash with police
THREE taxi drivers were arrested during scuffles with police as dozens of drivers paralysed access to the Nassau Cruise Port yesterday morning, blocking the entrance with their vehicles and refusing to move until long-standing grievances over what they call unfair treatment and worsening conditions were addressed.
Suspended nurse who exposed poor conditions at PMH has 'no plans' to pursue legal action
A SENIOR nurse suspended after publicly exposing deteriorating conditions at Princess Margaret Hospital said yesterday she has no plans to pursue legal action but hopes authorities will address the “serious concerns” she raised.
All major Junkanoo groups will participate in upcoming parades
ALL major Junkanoo A-groups will return to Bay Street for the Boxing Day and New Year’s Day parades, ending weeks of uncertainty about whether the nation’s premier cultural events would proceed without them.
Young man dies a week after stabbing incident
A YOUNG man who spent his 21st birthday fighting for his life in hospital after being stabbed in Yellow Elder Gardens has died, leaving his mother devastated and demanding justice.
Young boy in critical condition after he was attacked by vicious dog
A YOUNG boy remains in critical condition after a ferocious dog attack on Saturday.
Minister: Productivity must match wage rises
A Cabinet minister says higher wages must be matched by increased productivity from Bahamian workers.
Man on bail for murder fined for having marijuana
A 32-year-old man on bail for murder was fined $1,000 after pleading guilty to possession of Indian hemp with intent to supply.
Mom cries while denying she and daughter tried to murder tenants
A WOMAN wiped away tears in the Supreme Court on Friday as Justice Renae McKay urged her to compose herself as she denied taking part in a 2021 shooting in which she and her daughter are accused of trying to murder their tenants in Fox Hill.
Police investigating traffic fatality in Grand Bahama
POLICE are investigating a traffic accident in which a man died early Friday morning after his car slammed into a utility pole on Bethel Avenue, off Tonique Williams-Darling Highway, Grand Bahama.
Knowles tells new police recruits that expectations are high and margin of error is slim
COMMISSIONER of Police Shanta Knowles has warned new officers joining the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) that their roles come at a pivotal time when the organisation is under public scrutiny and focus on police conduct is high.
ACP Dames says nearly 2,000 have registered their cameras in community surveillance programme
NEARLY 2,000 residents have registered their home or business cameras with the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF), a sharp turnaround for a community surveillance programme that got off to a slow start two years ago.
FNM's Fox Hill candidate has office broken into for second time leaving him 'shaken'
A 25-YEAR-OLD man is in police custody following the second break-in at the medical office of the Free National Movement (FNM) candidate for Fox Hill, Dr Nicholas Fox, an incident that left the political newcomer “shaken.”
Fox mocks what he called 'election season theatrics' on social media
FORMER basketball star Rick Fox has taken aim at Bahamian politicians in a social media post that lampoons them for showing up “as Action Heroes” only when elections are near, remarks likely to raise eyebrows as speculation continues about his political ambitions.
Man convicted of months long stealing spree sentenced to four years
A PINEWOOD Gardens man who terrorised businesses across New Providence in a months-long stealing spree from laundromats, restaurants, bars, and convenience stores was sentenced to four years in prison on Friday after admitting to a string of break-ins and thefts.
Bahamian firms told to boost online presence
Bahamian businesses must strengthen their online presence and visibility in order to generate a greater return on investment (ROI) in the 21st century digital economy, technology entrepreneurs are warning.
Bridging generational gaps in the workplace
Communication, respect and mentorship are essential for developing a healthy multi-generational workforce, businesses executives who attended the National Conclave of Chambers of Commerce were told.
Straw Market chief tackles vendor concern on two jobs
The Straw Market Authority’s executive chairman says she will retire from the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) at the end of November after concerns were voiced about her holding posts with two different government entities.
Six new faces on our 'Walk of Fame'
THE Ministry of Youth Sports and Culture held a ceremony at the Walk of Fame on Mychal Thompson Boulevard this past weekend to unveil six new portraits of Bahamian athletes - Romell Knowles, Nikia Deveaux-Christie, Devynne Charlton, Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr, Anita “Lynx” Moncur and Timothy Munnings.
