WSC general manager denies grudge as trial resumes
THE general manager of the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) denied on Friday that he harbours a grudge against his predecessor, Elwood Donaldson Jr, and Long Island MP Adrian Gibson as their criminal trial resumed.
Two men killed in East Bay St shooting
Two men were fatally shot following a verbal altercation near a nightclub on Okra Hill, off East Bay Street.
Doctor tells story of Making Miracles
THE medical history of The Bahamas is being told in a new book released by one of the foremost medical experts in the region – who has been saving lives right here year after year.
Sandals in 100 staff units to ease housing shortage
Sandals executive chairman yesterday revealed it is building an extra 100 rooms to ease Exuma’s housing crisis for staff with the growth of vacation rentals “driving the cost of living through the roof”.
Cable targets 30,000 ‘reach’ with new network by end ‘25
Cable Bahamas is “aiming to reach” 30,000 subscribers with its new fibre-to-the home network by end-June 2025 while promising shareholders of “continued growth” in profits and earnings per share (EPS).
Atlantis engineer chief loses $347,603 claim
A former senior engineering director for Atlantis has seen his $347,603 claim for wrongful and unfair dismissal comprehensively rejected by the Industrial Tribunal.
Committee to assess ‘livable wage’ merits
The body responsible for addressing all labour-related matters in The Bahamas yesterday said it plans to form a committee to “operationalise a living (livable) wage in the Bahamas”.
‘Dominant player’: Sir William’s sons target Island Pay’s revival
The late Sir William Allen’s sons yesterday confirmed they have taken control of a Bahamian digital payments provider with ambitions to become a “dominant player” and “saturate” the Family Islands in 2025.
Sandals in 100 staff units to ease housing shortage
Sandals executive chairman yesterday revealed it is building an extra 100 rooms to ease Exuma’s housing crisis for staff with the growth of vacation rentals “driving the cost of living through the roof”.
Bimini man accused of multiple robberies, and possession of drugs
A BIMINI man had his burglary charges transferred to the Supreme Court yesterday after being accused of a series of robberies on the island over the summer.
Work on White Paper on Bahamian labour law underway
LABOUR and Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said work is underway on a white paper aimed at reforming labour legislation in The Bahamas, with plans to present it to Cabinet for approval.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Where there is a will, there’s bound to be tears
Why I decided to look at my will just before Christmas I have no idea.
FNM denies claim Mace throw was planned
THE Free National Movement (FNM) yesterday accused the Davis administration of distorting the events that unfolded in Parliament on Wednesday, rejecting claims that its actions were a “planned and coordinated assault”.
Minnis: Independent Commission of Investigation Bill ‘a waste of time’
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has criticised the Davis administration’s proposed Independent Commission of Investigation Bill 2024, calling it a “waste of time” and advocating for better enforcement of existing laws rather than introducing new ones.
Pintard says Knowles has his support to lead police
OPPOSITION Leader Michael Pintard confirmed his support for Assistant Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles in letter received by Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis.
Pinder condemns FNM senator for accusing PLP of corruption
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder yesterday condemned FNM Senator Michela Barnett-Ellis for accusing the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) of corruption, calling her remarks inappropriate and a distortion of history.
PM rejects trump deportation plan
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has firmly rejected the proposal from US President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team for The Bahamas to accept deported foreign migrants whose home countries refuse to take them back.
Police seize suspected narcotics after Acklins plane crash
POLICE are investigating a suspected drug smuggling operation after an early-morning plane crash at Spring Point Airport in Acklins today.
Fire destroys Harbour Island home
A MAJOR fire on Harbour Island destroyed at least one residence last night inflaming longstanding concerns about water supply on the island.
