Sebas warns govt against modern ‘digital colonialism’
THE Bahamas should not allow foreign technology companies or consultants to control critical government systems in ways that leave the country unable to audit them, retrieve its data or switch providers, Innovation and National Development Minister Sebastian Bastian said yesterday, warning that technological dependence could become a modern form of “digital colonialism”.
Airspace users will pay for BACSWN nextgen services
AIRSPACE users will eventually be charged for aviation meteorology services provided by the Bahamas Aviation, Climate & Severe Weather Network (BACSWN) as the organisation moves to recover the cost of operating its First-of-its-Kind NextGEN Meteorological Watch Office and investing other critical infrastructure, such as live flight tracking its Chief Operating Officer Michael Strachan said.
$20K overtime in one month
A BAHAMAS Power and Light probe into overtime payments found that just three employees in one department collected more than $600,000 in overtime in a year, prompting the utility’s board to move to tighten overtime rules, triggering a backlash from a BPL union.
Former Club Med site’s $250m revival gets Chamber backing
The planned $200m-$250m revival of the former Club Med resort site has drawn backing from the Eleuthera Chamber of Commerce, which yesterday praised the project as a “real opportunity” for Bahamian businesses.
Union body warns affiliates back taxi union action threat
THE BAHAMAS’ tourism industry could face disruption as the Bahamas Taxi Cab Union (BTCU) yesterday renewed threats of industrial action over its escalating dispute with livery operators. The Trade Union Congress (TUC), its umbrella bod, warned its affiliates are in support.
Gov’t to invest $3m into AI skills training
THE GOVERNMENT is preparing to spend $3m from an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) loan on technology and artificial intelligence (AI) training as it seeks to prepare Bahamians for jobs emerging from the digital economy.
Union chief blasts ‘insignificant’ critic
THE TRADES Union Congress (TUC) president yesterday dismissed a veteran unionist’s call for his resignation, branding his critic “insignificant” and asserting he has no standing to make such arguments as he is not a fully paid-up Bahamas General Workers Union (BGWU) member.
Join the free fitness in the park 2026 at Goodman’s Bay
Fitness in the Park 2026 at Goodman’s Bay Park is a free community wellness program that brings together residents for aerobics, yoga, and karate in a vibrant outdoor setting, supported by the Bahamas Public Parks & Public Beaches Authority.
Minister: Bahamas and region must retain digital sovereignty
A Cabinet minister says The Bahamas and wider Caribbean must retain sovereignty and control over their digital development or face a new form of “colonisation”.
Bishop urges national survey as homeless crisis worsens
GREAT Commission Ministries claims it is serving about 600 cooked meals a day to people in need as its president warns that homelessness is worsening in The Bahamas and calls on the Davis administration to conduct a national survey to determine the scale of the problem.
Bastian calls for competitive pay to attract public sector talent
INNOVATION and National Development Minister Sebas Bastian said his transition from business into public life has been relatively seamless, describing the move as a continuation of the same work he did in the private sector — but “with less pay” — as he said the government must find ways to make public sector compensation more competitive.
Taxi Cab Union threatens industrial action over unresolved airport dispute
THE Bahamas Taxi Cab Union has declared it has lost confidence in the Davis administration’s handling of a longstanding dispute at Lynden Pindling International Airport and warned that industrial action could be looming after an agreement it says was reached with senior officials was not implemented.
Fusion denies deteriorating conditions at movie theatre
FUSION Superplex has pushed back against complaints about deteriorating conditions at its eight-year-old entertainment complex, with its legal officer describing the claims as “a great exaggeration” while acknowledging normal wear and tear at the facility.
Accused charged in shooting incident on Peach Street remanded to prison
A MAN accused of a shooting near Wulff Road was remanded to prison yesterday.
Suspect admits to assaulting woman near Paradise Island Hotel, denies death threats
A MAN admitted to injuring a woman during an altercation near a hotel on Paradise Island but denied threatening to kill her.
FRONT PORCH: National museum could join public and corporate for sake of Bahamian culture
A LITTLE over half a century as a sovereign nation, The Bahamas still does not have a national museum. It’s telling sign of our priorities and sometimes pseudo patriotism that we have not mustered the will and resources to create and sustain sucwh an institution.
STATESIDE: Will Upper Midwest finally upend Trump-effect?
YESTERDAY morning brought to American TV screens and on-line news feeds some news that surprised many observers. It may presage results in the upcoming November elections that seem poised to bring an end to what has amounted to one-party rule in Washington since president Donald Trump was reelected nearly two years ago.
Ministry confirms Ferry Bridge needs replacement after video
THE Ferry Bridge connecting Great and Little Exuma needs to be replaced, the Ministry of Works and Family Island Affairs has confirmed after images of its deteriorating condition circulated on social media, although officials have given no timetable for when construction of a new bridge will begin.
DPP downplays impact of downtown court power outage
DIRECTOR of Public Prosecutions Cordell Frazier has played down the impact of a two-day power disruption at several downtown court facilities, saying it caused inconvenience but did not significantly interfere with the administration of justice because the main Supreme Court building remained operational.
Grandson accused of setting grandmother and uncle on fire in heated family dispute
THE defence and prosecution gave sharply conflicting accounts of the night a man allegedly set his grandmother and uncle on fire at Gibbs Corner in 2023 as lawyers delivered closing addresses in his attempted murder trial.
