Bring FOIA enhanced with AI
September 28 marks the International Day for Universal Access to Information, a day proclaimed by UNESCO to emphasise the importance of legal and practical frameworks for the public to access information.
Blame NATO for the deaths
Witness the deafening silence with which western media and politicians fail to place into context the more than 10,000 probably avoidable deaths from flash floods in what was once the most developed country on the African continent: Libya.
Keith Roye II: Digital resistance inflicts a high cost
In a country that values privacy and security, the toll inflicted by data breaches is significant. When Bahamian companies lag behind in cyber security measures, the fear of personal data being compromised weighs heavily on the minds of both employees and customers. Trust is a precious commodity in The Bahamas, and its erosion comes at a high cost.
British Colonial 'more leisure oriented' than past versions
The British Colonial will be "more leisure-oriented" than it was in the past, its top executive said yesterday, with the property keen to ensure service standards are not sacrificed in the "ramp up" following its December opening.
British Colonial receives 400 manager applicants
Some 400 persons yesterday applied for managerial posts at the re-opening British Colonial with the property targeting a workforce that is 95 percent Bahamian.
Tourists 'lament' tour and excursions gap
A senior tourism official yesterday said there is "a gap" in The Bahamas' tour and excursion product with many visitors "lamenting" that there are not enough activities to do.
Man accused of attacking landlord’s son with knife granted $3,000 bail
A MAN was given $3,000 bail yesterday after being accused of assaulting his landlord’s son with a knife earlier this year.
Man says he ‘was checking her breathing’, denies inappropriately touching stepdaughter
A MAN accused of inappropriately touching his stepdaughter in 2019 claimed he simply went to check on the girl because she suffers from seizures and did not touch her inappropriately as alleged.
Man remanded on charges of murder and intent to endanger life for shooting of Theo Williams
A MAN was remanded in custody yesterday after he was accused of fatally shooting a man, who was on bail for murder, outside a bar on Hospital Lane earlier this year.
Ayton traded to the Trail Blazers
Centre Deandre Ayton, who was embroiled in contract talks with the Phoenix Suns and a heated clash with former head coach Monty Williams, has been traded to Portland, becoming the second Bahamian to play for the Trail Blazers.
‘Golden Girl’ Pauline presents book to Dame Marguerite Pindling
AS they reflect on their humble beginnings as one “barefoot girl” to another, Golden Girl Pauline Davis presented her award winning book “Running Sideways” to former Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling. Davis, 57, presented the book to Pindling, 91, during a courtesy call at the wife of the first Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, Sir Lynden Pindling, at her home on Skyline Drive on Tuesday.
BOXING ‘MISSION ACCOMPLISHED’: Federation, All-Out Boxing Club conduct clinics for officials
AFTER all the uncertainties and challenges, the All-Out Boxing Club and the Bahamas Boxing Federation were able to declare: “Mission Accomplished.”
Abaco concerned over mining
Friends of the Environment (FRIENDS) is a Bahamian non-profit organisation that was established in 1988 with the mission to preserve the environment of Abaco, The Bahamas through education, conservation, and research facilitation. We are writing today to express our concern about a number of issues that have become compounded in Abaco since Hurricane Dorian.
Cable Beach construction nuisance
Cable Beach Post Office parking lot has that been transferred to Sandals Hotel or the contractor Worlesee Construction because I tried to collect my mail for two days impossible … no parking space and one exit blocked with a rope!
ALICIA WALLACE: Government ‘unserious’ on gender policy progress
THE national gender policy has been on the shelf for years. It was first drafted more than a decade ago, and last updated in 2018.
Louby Georges calls on government to finalise DNA protocols for citizenship before year’s end
IMMIGRATION rights activist Louby Georges hopes the Davis administration will finalise the genetic testing protocol for people affected by a landmark court ruling before the end of the year, saying he has been bombarded with calls and visits from people affected by the verdict who still cannot get a passport.
EDITORIAL: What will be revealed in Nygard trial?
IT has been a long time coming, but the first of several trials facing Peter Nygard began yesterday.
Bimini residents mourn their MP, Obie Wilchcombe
SOME Bahamians continued to mourn Obie Wilchcombe yesterday, including Bimini residents he represented for over 15 years.
Sands says PM contradicting climate message by excessive travels
FREE National Movement chairman Dr Duane Sands said Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ message against climate change is contradicted by his travel habits.
