US: Gov’t ‘stalling’ on anti-corruption fight
The US State Department yesterday accused the Government of “stalling full implementation of anti-corruption legislation that would promote transparency and good governance” such as the Freedom of Information Act.
Public servants protest for better treatment
SCORES of disgruntled social services and healthcare workers demonstrated outside the House of Assembly yesterday, demanding promotions and better workplace benefits.
Davis: Wartsila engines at BPL ‘never worked properly’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said Bahamas Power and Light’s Wartsila engines “never worked properly”.
Hotel and Immigration statements differ from previous comments
PRESS statements from the Ministry of Immigration and the owner of the British Colonial Hotel appeared to differ from previous conclusions of senior immigration officials and comments from Minister Keith Bell, creating a muddy picture about the status of a group of Chinese nationals when they were released from custody in January.
REVIEW PLEDGED IN IMMIGRATION ROW: PM makes promise over allegations as Bell a no-show
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the government would review how immigration decisions are made and strengthen the processes.
Mitchell's advice is disappointing
It is very disappointing to know that Fred Mitchell, a seasoned politician, is giving Keith Bell the advice that he is.
Bahamas women fall to Barbados
The Bahamas’ national women’s volleyball team suffered their second straight loss at the 18th Senior Caribbean Volleyball Championships in Paramaribo, Suriname.
ITF/COTECC U-12 tennis: Inclement weather halts play for Team Bahamas
TEAM Bahamas had a busy day yesterday in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The tennis players competed in the beginning of the Billie Jean King Cup Americas Group ll tournament, and day three of the ITF/ COTECC U-12 Sub Region 3 competition.
Reloaded Bahamas teams get ready for Florida tournament
YOUNG BASEBALL PLAYERS PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE SESSIONS AHEAD OF TOURNEY
THE Reloaded Bahamas 9-and under (9U) and 10-and under (10U) teams will get ready to compete in the 10U PG Florida Summer Select Championship (Open).
Police investigate two alleged sexual assaults and a traffic fatality
POLICE in New Providence are investigating two alleged sexual assaults that occurred on Monday.
Court of Appeal upholds sentence for woman charged with murder
THE Court of Appeal upheld the 42-year prison sentence of a Jamaican woman who fatally stabbed her girlfriend in 2018.
Men on separate charges of murder and attempted murder remain on bail
TWO MEN denied involvement in separate murder and attempted murder incidents in New Providence last year.
Man on bail for armed robbery accused of curfew breach
A MAN was imprisoned after he was accused of failing to obey his residential curfew while on bail for armed robbery.
GB man charged with murder accepts lesser charge of manslaughter
A Grand Bahama man charged with murder has pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter.
Bahamians second-class?
As the ongoing allegations are being made by Leader of the Opposition FNM Party Michael Pintard concerning 65 Chinese who were doing construction without having work permits because their work permits had expired, Leonard Sands the Bahamian Contractors Association President BCA called for greater transparency and management in the work permit controversy over irregularities involving Chinese Construction workers published in The Tribune newspaper and Lincoln Bain the Coalition of Independents Leader said his party may seek Judicial review of the Davis Administration Immigration activities.
Gated roads
I note with interest The number of public roads throughout New Providence, where person(s)have taken upon themselves to install electronic gates, ie, gated communities wanna-be, at the entrance.
Gas dealer deal likely ‘by end of summer’
Financial Secretary Simon Wilson indicated on Tuesday that negotiations for a price margin increase with the gas retailers are progressing well and an agreement should be finalised by the end of summer.
Arawak Cay chief eyes 'second Fish Fry' plans
The Arawak Cay Association’s president yesterday revealed he is considering the development of a second Fish Fry destination at South Beach to cater to growing communities near that area.
PM: 'Smell is rotten' on BPL's Wartsila purchase
The Prime Minister yesterday blasted that "the smell is rotten" as he and his predecessor resumed House of Assembly battle over whose administration is responsible for Bahamas Power & Light's (BPL) dire state.
