Building Code ‘just paper’ without true enforcement
The Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president is arguing “there’s no point” in improving the Building Code without proper enforcement, adding: “We’re good at creating laws we don’t manage.”
New bill proposes to overhaul Justice of the Peace appointments
THE government is moving to overhaul how Justices of the Peace (JPs) are appointed and regulated, introducing tighter rules, mandatory training, and a three-year review that could remove unqualified or inactive officers, according to the Justices of the Peace Bill, 2025.
Gov’ts ‘undisguised coercion’ of locked-out social worker
The government subjected a 30-year veteran social worker to “undisguised economic coercion” by unlawfully withholding his salary and forcing him to work for free for a year prior to locking him out.
‘Glad it’s off our plate’: Cable concedes over $3.358m tax dispute
Cable Bahamas top executive yesterday asserted “we’re glad to get that off our plate” after the company conceded its tax fight and paid the total $3.538m sought by the Government.
Legal reforms ‘shift power dynamic’ over data control
Bahamian technology providers said legal reforms debated by the House of Assembly “shift the power dynamics for control of data” as they backed the move to “move with the times”.
Damian Gomez reflects on the life of his father
FORMER State Minister for Legal Affairs Damian Gomez yesterday reflected on the life and legacy of his father, retired Anglican Archbishop Drexel Gomez, describing him as “everything” to his family and one of the region’s most influential church leaders.
FRONT PORCH: The kingmakers want to be kings
One of the perennial strengths and challenges of liberal – small ‘l’ – democracy is the prevention and moderation of concentrated economic and political power in the hands of a few to the detriment of the majority.
Pay review warns of ‘wealth destruction’ for civil servants
A SALARY review commissioned by the government found that hundreds of middle managers and technical officers across the public service are earning far less than what’s needed to keep up with rising prices, with the report warning of “wealth destruction” as inflation and living costs eat away at their income.
Bahamas honours 500 citizens, including Pompey Rolle who led 1830 slave revolt
The Bahamas recently honoured over 500 citizens for their contributions to the nation during the three-part National Honours Ceremony 2025.
Sebas to get nomination, according to news station
ISLAND Luck CEO Sebas Bastian has been selected by the Progressive Liberal Party’s Candidates Committee to run in the Fort Charlotte constituency in the next general election, according to Eyewitness News, the media company he controls.
Tribune president interviews for MICAL seat
CHANTS of “We want Robert!” echoed outside the Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) headquarters yesterday as dozens of residents from the MICAL constituency descended on New Providence to throw their support behind Robert Dupuch-Carron, founder of the Bahamas Aviation Climate and Severe Weather Networks Ltd (BACSWN) and president of The Tribune Media Group, who was interviewed by the PLP’s candidates committee.
Rick Fox ‘would renounce Canadian citizenship’ for local political stage
FORMER NBA player Rick Fox says he would have no hesitation giving up his Canadian citizenship if he decided to enter frontline politics.
Daughter finds note left by mom who committed suicide
EIGHTEEN-year-old Emmanuela Polidor yesterday revealed that her mother left behind a note before taking her life inside a Rasta Camp off Fire Trail Road earlier this month.
Six schools close as unions protest
MORE than a thousand teachers failed to report to work yesterday, forcing six public schools to close early after Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson called for nationwide industrial action in a fight with the government over pay adjustments.
Men gets two years prison for breaking into a church
A MAN was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to breaking into a church on Rupert Dean Lane last week.
KEITH ROYE II: Bahamas must embrace the payments revolution
If you have walked into a Nassau coffee shop lately and paid with your phone, you have experienced first-hand what is rapidly becoming the new normal.
Just 10-15% of applicants awarded financing by BDB
Just 10-15 percent of applicants for Bahamas Development Bank (BDB) financing succeed in obtaining funding for their ventures, a senior official disclosed yesterday.
North Eleuthera MP seeks re-nomination, leaving some aspirants feeling ‘disrespected’
NORTH Eleuthera MP Sylvanus Petty yesterday confirmed he will seek re-nomination, telling reporters he has the full support of Prime Minister Philip Davis — a move that has left some Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) aspirants feeling “disrespected.”
