Talks on Cuban medical staff still ongoing after 16 months
MORE than 16 months after the United States expanded visa restrictions tied to Cuba’s overseas medical missions, The Bahamas still has not resolved its arrangements with the US for Cuban healthcare workers, with Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville saying talks with the US Embassy are only now “near completion”.
Gibson warns of collapse inGrand Bahama dental care
CENTRAL Grand Bahama MP Frazette Gibson has accused the Davis administration of allowing public dental care in Grand Bahama to collapse, warning that only one dentist now serves the island through the public healthcare system.
FNM demands accounting for 50th Independence spending
THREE years after The Bahamas staged lavish 50th Independence anniversary celebrations, questions still hang over how much public money was spent, with the opposition’s culture spokesman demanding a proper accounting as the country prepares to mark its 53rd anniversary.
FRONT PORCH: Mango: monarch of fruits and flavour
THE regal and juicy mango, with its signature fragrance, and the crowned pineapple, adorned with prickly armor, are monarchs of fruit and flavor. A global symbol of hospitality, the pineapple majestically competes with the mango (Mangifera indica).
Doctor testifies alleged rape victim was threatened with gun
A DOCTOR testified yesterday that a woman reported being threatened with a gun during an alleged sexual assault by a man who gave her a ride in western New Providence in 2023.
DNA links accused to gun in 2020 police standoff
A DNA analyst testified yesterday that samples taken from a gun matched an accused man who allegedly pulled the weapon on two police officers on Mutton Fish Drive in 2020.
Man remanded on charge of sex assault of teen girl
A MAN accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in New Providence last week was remanded to prison yesterday.
Bahamas must compete by 'being who we say we are'
TRUST is a currency in shorter supply than ever. Survey after global survey shows that consumers, particularly younger ones, view corporate messaging with deep suspicion. They have been promised too much, sold too aggressively and disappointed too often. For Bahamian businesses, this scepticism is both a hurdle and an opening.
School uniform supplier pledges no price hikes
A SCHOOL uniform supplier yesterday pledged that parents will not face higher prices this summer despite mounting shipping costs and global supply chain disruptions linked to increased fuel prices and Middle East tensions.
Contractors chief hails digitised approval plan
THE Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday said the Government’s plan to digitise building approvals could eliminate years of frustration caused by applications being routed through Nassau.
Vendors blame promotion woe for Straw Market's challenges
A lack of promotion - not cruise passengers - is hurting Bay Street straw market vendors, according to the Straw Businesspersons Society, which argued that many visitors never learn it is just steps from Nassau Cruise Port.
Cabinet ‘regularises’ status of 180 workers
THE Ministry of Works and Family Island Affairs announced yesterday that Cabinet has approved the regularisation of 180 employees in the Grounds and Beautification Division following a demonstration by workers demanding permanent and pensionable status after years of temporary employment.
Minister pledges digitised building permits process
A CABINET minister says the Davis administration is moving to digitise its building approval process, replacing paper-based applications with an online system that will allow homeowners and contractors to track their submissions in real time.
Flowers and soft toys at makeshift memorial for four girls who died
A makeshift memorial has been created at the Shirley Street crash site where four young women were killed early Sunday.
Bahamian businesses face export sustainability rethink
BAHAMIAN businesses may be forced to rethink how they manufacture, manage waste and use resources if they want to remain competitive amid new sustainability requirements from the European market, the Government’s trade director revealed yesterday.
Johnson: ‘I want to represent The Bahamas to the best of my ability’
IT has been a very productive year for Grand Bahamian swimmer Marvin Johnson, but there's still more to go as he prepares for his senior international campaign.
Lamar Taylor gets set for the Commonwealth Games
IT was another great performance for Bahamian elite swimmer Lamar Taylor, who returned home to make his presence felt at the Bahamas Aquatics' 54th National Swimming Championships.
Senator reveals restaurant delayed by regulatory woe
A BAHAMIAN Senator yesterday revealed she was forced to pay rent on an unopened business, postpone hiring staff and ultimately lost a key employee after her latest restaurant venture was delayed as she acknowledged the need for streamlined regulatory approvals.
Exuma resort dispute’s battle on new evidence
THE parties warring over the $200m Rosewood Exuma project yesterday resumed battle with a dispute over whether new environmental evidence can be presented at an appeal hearing challenging the development’s preliminary site plan approval.
