Abaco ‘brimming with opportunities’ for businesses as island sees revival
FOUR years after the devastating impact of Hurricane Dorian, Abaco is emerging as a thriving hub of economic activity, with businesses now being encouraged to capitalise on this opportunity by investing in the island and providing key services as it undergoes a remarkable revival.
EDITORIAL: COP not inspiring confidence in face of criticisms
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander spoke to the media on a number of issues – but was not necessarily clear in answering some of the concerns.
Botswana President speaks to high school and college students about preserving democracy
BOTSWANA President Dr Mokgweetsi EK Masisi lectured high school and university students yesterday on the importance of protecting democracy, telling them that as future leaders, they should demand constitutional term limits, separation of powers, free and fair elections, and an independent press.
Acting Prison Commissioner ‘making progress’ in efforts to become licenced as correctional facility
ACTING Prison Commissioner Doan Cleare said the Bahamas Department of Corrections is making progress trying to be licensed as a correctional facility, with the American Correctional Association set to certify 30 officers in mental health management next week.
Fernander says he expects swift investigations into recent incidents involving two officers’ actions
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said authorities retrieved bodycam footage in a case of a woman whose retina was detached after an officer allegedly punched her in her eye.
‘We’ve learned from the different inquests’ says Commissioner of Police
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said the Royal Bahamas Police Force is learning from Coroner’s Court inquests that produce adverse findings for officers.
‘Happy to be rid’ of ex-Robin Hood site
Compass Point’s last owner is voicing optimism that the sale of the former Robin Hood store on Prince Charles Drive will close before year-end after the property was plagued by vandalism, vagrants and copper theft.
ArawakX suspension extended to Monday
The Bahamas’ first-ever crowd funding platform yesterday saw its registration suspension extended until September 18 as it pleaded for more time to address Securities Commission concerns over its solvency.
‘Tremendous pressure’: FNM fears for $131m deficit target
The Opposition yesterday voiced fears that the potential $160m VAT under-shoot in the prior fiscal year puts the Government’s 2023-2024 revenue forecast “at risk” and leaves its $131m deficit target under “tremendous pressure”.
URCA ‘monitors’ but offers no relief from energy hikes
Regulators yesterday sought to reassure Bahamian households and businesses they are “monitoring” Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) sky-high bills but made no mention of any immediate relief from “compound billing’s” impact.
Bahamas First blames 50% of $4.3m loss on new rules
Bahamas First’s top executive has blamed more than 50 percent of the group’s $4.3m comprehensive loss for the 2023 first half on a major change to insurance industry accounting standards.
The Bahamas signs bilateral agreement with the Republic of Botswana for political consultation
THE government of The Bahamas signed a memorandum of understanding with the Republic of Botswana to establish Bilateral Political Consultation yesterday.
Mother of toddler questioned over mysterious death
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said police questioned the mother of 22-month-old Anwar Miller, the toddler who mysteriously died Tuesday at an apartment complex on Family Street.
Man, 21, denies ‘threatening PM outright’
THE trial of a 21-year-old man accused of threatening to kill Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis in response to Lincoln Bain’s arrest after a protest in February began yesterday.
BPL union ready to strike - waits for resolution
THE Bahamas Electrical Workers Union received its strike certificate yesterday, allowing the union to potentially take industrial action against Bahamas Power and Light (BPL).
Lower bills to arrive as soon as next month, BPL tells URCA
BAHAMAS Power & Light told the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority that fuel charges have peaked, and customers can expect lower rates beginning this month.
MOU signed by BACSWN in major deal
A BAHAMIAN company has signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding with the United States National Centre for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado, for a scientific, technical cooperation and technology collaboration.
POLICE CHIEF: ARRESTS DO EARN COPS PRIZES – ‘Even a dog gets a reward’ says commissioner of incentive scheme
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander defended the police force’s new arrest incentive system, which critics believe could lead to overly aggressive policing.
Insurers open to work with gov’t over coverage pool
Bahamian insurers are willing to work with the Government in creating a pool mechanism that would make catastrophe coverage more affordable for homeowners and businesses, its association chief said yesterday.
Insurers open to work with gov’t over coverage pool
Bahamian insurers are willing to work with the Government in creating a pool mechanism that would make catastrophe coverage more affordable for homeowners and businesses, its association chief said yesterday.
