Controversial cemetery proposal is dismissed
A SIX-YEAR battle over a controversial 13-acre cemetery proposed for Bernard Road has resulted in the developer’s application being dismissed by the planning authorities.
‘Have a vote on bi-monthly pay proposal’
THE Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU) president Kimsley Ferguson has called for a structured poll to determine public servants’ opinions on the proposed shift to bi-monthly pay.
‘14 unions have strike certificates’
PRESIDENT of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) Obie Ferguson said 14 unions are holding strike certificates, signalling their preparedness to take industrial action as unresolved labour disputes with the government persist.
AG: No concern over jobs
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said he is not concerned about potential job losses at two Nassau resorts after a New York court rejected their owners’ bid to prevent Sarkis Izmirlian from enforcing a $1.6bn damages award.
CCA told pay $1.9B to pursue appeal
A key Sarkis Izmirlian ally yesterday asserted “it doesn’t take a blind man” to see that Baha Mar’s contractor will likely lose its appeal against the growing $1.642bn damages awarded to the original developer.
Balmoral’s $25m hotel appeal ruling labelled ‘win-win’
THE Balmoral Club’s president yesterday hailed the planning appeals Board’s decision to overturn rejection of its $25m condo hotel as “a win-win” for both developer and the community.
Ten months in jail for man who breached bail conditions
A MAN was sentenced to ten months in prison after admitting he violated the conditions of his bail in a firearm-related case.
Be a good Samaritan
THE recent brutal and unprovoked attack on a woman in our community has sparked widespread outrage, with countless verbal and written comments pouring in.
Man denies role in armed carjack and police chase
A 44-year-old man has denied involvement in an armed carjacking that led to a police chase earlier this year.
Family Court opening held
GOVERNMENT and judicial officials attended the soft opening of the Family Court Complex off Bernard Road yesterday, marking the initial phase in what the Davis administration says is a comprehensive improvement programme for the court system.
ERIC WIBERG: The fire that devoured the SS Yarmouth Castle
The steam passenger ship SS Yarmouth Castle was halfway through The Bahamas in 1965 when poor management practices on an old ship created an explosion of flames which effected 500 participants, leaving 90 dead.
Accused in year’s second murder is granted bail
A MAN who allegedly gunned down a 31-year-old in his South Beach home –– the year’s second murder –– was granted bail yesterday.
Chief Justice to meet bar president on judicial complaints
CHIEF Justice Ian Winder said he will meet with Bar Association president Khalil Parker before the opening of the next legal year to finalise the proper procedure for handling judicial complaints.
Gaming Board signs agreement with Bahamas Public Service Union
THE Gaming Board for The Bahamas and the Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU) yesterday signed an industrial agreement, but officials declined to disclose notable details about the agreement, which is set to expire in 2028.
Police officers given June 2026 trial date
THREE police officers charged with manslaughter in the 2021 death of 31-year-old Azario Major were notified on Wednesday that their trial will begin in June 2026.
Union trouble a warning sign
THERE is trouble brewing with unions, it would seem.
Proposed Ambassador to Bahamas
THE recently announced proposal of USA President-Elect, the Hon Donald J Trump, to nominate Mr Herschel Walker of Atlanta, Georgia, as the full-fledged Ambassador to The Bahamas bodes well for our wonderful nation.
Raise our standards
I FULLY concur with the letter written by B A Sweeting entitled “mediocrity in plain sight”, which was printed in Thursday’s Tribune.
HMBS Flamingo survivor determined to rebuild
RETIRED Defence Force Captain Whitfield Neely has spent every day rebuilding his home of more than 40 years from the ground up after a fire destroyed the structure in May and hopes to move his family back in early next year.
Clubs & Societies December 20th, 2024
Friday, December 20th, 2024
