DPM labels the opposition’s actions in House of Assembly ‘embarrassing’ and ‘disgraceful’
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper blasted the opposition’s actions in the House of Assembly last Wednesday as “embarrassing” and “disgraceful”, though he stopped short of calling for legal repercussions, saying House Speaker Patricia Deveaux will deliberate consequences.
Alleged police misconduct in GB remains unresolved
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles is set to become commissioner amid heightened scrutiny of the Royal Bahamas Police Force –– and as a Grand Bahama death investigation raised unconfirmed allegations of police misconduct.
AG: JCNP has no authority to postpone or cancel Junkanoo
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder in a statement today advised the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) that it does not have the authority to postpone or cancel Junkanoo.
The New Providence Cycling Association awards its most outstanding performers
AFTER another successful year on both the local and international scene, the New Providence Cycling Association awarded its most outstanding performers with awards on Sunday morning.
Fidelity Bank to target ‘venture capital space’
Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) is “extremely confident we will exceed the $18m” full-year profits target for 2024 as it explores the best way “to enter into the venture capital space”.
Doctors to add 22 jobs via $7.7m Village Road spend
Doctors Hospital will add a further 22 jobs with the $7.7m investment in its Village Road diagnostic and imaging centre as it pursues the further build-out of its nationwide care network.
Marina chief: Gov’t ‘unfairly stripped’ boating fee portal
The Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) and its payment partner “have been unfairly stripped” by the Government of the online portal they created to collect boating fees, the former’s president is alleging.
$3.4m damages claim for ‘breach’ after boating fee portal shutdown
A furious legal battle has erupted over a Bahamian payment provider’s $3.473m damages claim for “unlawful political and/or improper patronage” interference that led to the online boating fees portal’s closure.
‘Lack of water’ claimed as several homes burn down
A CLOUD of sadness and gratitude lingers over several families in Harbour Island that lost their homes to a blaze on Thursday night, including 84-year-old Vincent Cleare, Sr, who watched his home of more than 50 years burn to the ground.
Police seize $15m worth of cocaine after Acklins plane crash
POLICE seized over $15.3m worth of suspected dangerous drugs following an aircraft crash in Spring Point, Acklins, early Friday morning.
Junkanoo postponement threat as OPM denies PM's brother's influence
Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) Communications Director Latrae Rahming today rejected claims that Prime Minister Philip Davis acted out of bias to support his brother in the ongoing Junkanoo controversy.
Govt: Both Valley groups to compete
THE Ministry of Youth Sports and Culture announced last night that both Valley Boys groups will participate in the Category A division of the upcoming parades, the latest twist in a drama that has captured headlines throughout 2024.
Exuma resort’s bookings down 12-15% for 2024
An Exuma resort’s bookings for 2024 to-date are down by between 12-15 percent year-over-year as business “dipped quite a bit” during the fall.
BHTA president steps down after two consecutive terms
Robert Sands last week handed over the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) presidency to Jackson Weech after serving two consecutive terms.
Stefan wins triple crown
Four days of exciting sailing action on the waters at the seventh Best-of-the-Best Regatta concluded on ‘Championship Sunday’ at Montagu Beach.
Caribbean Baseball Cup: Cuba v Bahamas for title tonight
THE Bahamas and Cuba will square off for the second time, but this time for the championship title in the Under-15 Caribbean Baseball Cup.
Unions, business back wage-setting committee
Both trade unions and the business community have backed proposals to establish a ‘wage setting committee’ that will study issues such as the livable and minimum wages.
‘Are we a nation for sale, again?’
THE Bahamas is in the middle of an unholy scandal – and it is one that has international ramifications for our nation’s reputation as well as the mess here at home.
DEREK SMITH: How your company builds an anti-corruption culture
Bribery and corruption are pervasive risks that undermine governance, distort market fairness and erode public trust in businesses.
