PAC hopes to host public hearings on a variety of issues including freight tax and Bahamasair fares, says Opposition leader
OPPOSITION leader Michael Pintard hopes the Public Accounts Committee will host public hearings as it examines various issues, including Bahamasair costs to Haiti and Cuba.
‘Not worth’ pursuing after $700m unpaid PMH fees
AN ex-health minister says “it’s not worth” committing resources to collect legally-mandated user fees from Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) patients given that $700m-plus remains unpaid.
Trade deficit’s $3.5bn six-year high ‘tremendous opportunity’
THE Bahamas faces “a tremendous opportunity” if it can start making inroads into a trade deficit that hit a six-year high of around $3.487bn in 2023, it was argued yesterday.
Agriculture group targets $25m for 20% of chicken, egg market
BAHAMIAN agricultural entrepreneurs have unveiled ambitions to raise $25m in financing that will enable them to “tap into 20 percent” of this nation’s chicken and egg import market.
Union chief backs employers: Let us know NIB hike extent
A TRADE union leader yesterday joined employers in urging the Government to reveal the magnitude of the National Insurance Board (NB) rate increase “ASAP”, adding: “July is just around the corner.”
North Andros forced to ‘pilot banking’ as ABM vandalised
NORTH Andros has been left without easy access to cash for an “extended period of time” after the area’s sole automated banking machine (ABM) was vandalised.
Junkanoo Beach vendors back transformation plans
THE Junkanoo Beach Association’s (JBA) president yesterday praised the Government’s plans to overhaul the destination as “magnificent for the whole product overall”.
Taxi driver divisions on cruise port call-up
THE Bahamas Taxi Cab Union’s president yesterday said he does not have time to waste on taxi drivers who refuse to join the Nassau Cruise Port’s call-up system.
Valentine’s sales ‘excellent’ with some florists sold-out
BAHAMIAN florists yesterday branded Valentine’s Day sales as “excellent” with some vendors sold out of product from early this week.
Inquest into fatal shooting of two men by police begins
THE families of two men killed in a fatal 2017 police chase on Tonique William Darling Highway were asked to leave the courtroom yesterday as close-ups of one of the men’s blood-stained corpse lying on the sidewalk was shown after the inquest into the matter began.
Omar Archer’s unlawful arrest case dismissed
THE Supreme Court dismissed an unlawful arrest lawsuit Omar Archer brought against the government and ordered him to pay legal costs.
Pintard calls PM ‘dictator’ over press comment
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis resembled a dictator when he urged the press to be more careful reporting violent crime.
‘Psychological evaluation required for organ transplant programme’
PEOPLE looking to participate in the government’s National Organs Transplant Programme will undergo psychological evaluation and counselling first, according to Health Minister Dr Michael Darville, who said some local nurses have already been trained for the programme and draft legislation is complete.
EXTRA PAYOUT OVER UNLAWFUL DETENTION: Court orders $396k settlement for Cuban held without charge
THE damages awarded to a Cuban-born man who was falsely and unlawfully detained at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre have increased by $148k after the Court of Appeal reviewed his case.
Tribune Sports Valentine’s Day Special
WHILE the focus today is on lovers, Tribune Sports shares the love and commitment of at least three couples who spent their time participating in sports either as executives, officials or coaches.
No room for political censorship
There is no room for political censorship in our Commonwealth! At the heart of our democracy lies a fundamental principle: the unalienable right of the press to operate freely. As a student of journalism, I find the Prime Minister’s recent remarks, suggesting that media should avoid front-page coverage of crime to protect tourism, not just troubling but fundamentally flawed.
Man accused of sex assault of teen girl last September
A 32-year-old man was jailed yesterday after he was accused of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old girl last September.
Man charged with having a prohibited weapon and ammunition in his house
A 40-year-old man was granted $10,000 bail after police allegedly found a banner assault rifle and more than 100 rounds of ammunition in his house on Carmichael Road last week.
Man ordered to do community service after admitting to choking his female co-worker
A MAN was ordered to attend community service yesterday after he admitted to choking his female co-worker on the ground at Chances on Meadow Street earlier this month.
Abaco Schools Sports Association basketball results
Abaco Schools Sports Association Basketball Championships (Best of Three series)
