INSIGHT: Sound policy decisions over soundbites to tackle crime
A RECENT spate of shocking crimes – including sex attacks against elderly women – has prompted some familiar talk. We must be tougher on crime, tougher on criminals. Perhaps so – but in our reaction, we appear to be falling into an old trap of seeking to carry out action, any action, without regard to whether or not it really works.
Salthiel Thompson - first Bahamian to be appointed Commissioner of Police
In the previous article, it was briefly mentioned that the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) underwent a change in leadership during The Bahamas’ independence. Salathiel Thompson, a native Bahamian, was selected as the Commissioner to lead the RBPF for the rest of the 1970s decade, marking a groundbreaking achievement. He became the first Bahamian to hold this prestigious position and was also the first to rise through the ranks to become Commissioner.
EDITORIAL: Talk of transparency and accountability is cheap
IN recent times, there have been a number of incidents involving members of our uniformed services which have led to promises of investigations.
THE KDK REPORT: Proactive approach need so all are able to afford health care
IN Japanese culture, having a garden pond filled with Koi fish is believed to bring good fortune to home owners and their visitors.
Call for greater protection for union members endorsed by Bell
LABOUR Minister Keith Bell endorsed a call for greater protection for union members, saying legislation is on the way to achieve this.
GBPA gives Lucaya Towers South 30 day ultimatum - threatens to revoke occupancy
THE Grand Bahama Port Authority has given an ultimatum to the board of the Lucayan Towers South: provide a plan to fix the complex in 30 days or have your certificate of occupancy revoked.
BPL struggles persist as power failures continue
BAHAMAS Power and Light’s struggle to provide reliable electricity this summer continued over the weekend, with outages on various islands.
‘Use renewables’ to solve Andros electricity woes
After a series of problems with power generation, Darin Bethel, president of the North Andros Chamber of Commerce, is challenging the government to look into a long-term energy plan for North Andros that includes an increased use of renewable energy.
‘Is council still active?’ demands Thompson
Kwasi Thompson, Member of Parliament for East Grand Bahama, released a statement yesterday urging the government to provide an update on the Fiscal Responsibility Council and to produce the overdue Fiscal Strategy Reports.
Jitney drivers want fare increase to $2 for adults
Jitney drivers are proposing that fares for adults should go up to $2, but are awaiting the go-ahead from the government.
Gas dealers hopeful despite lack of talks
Petroleum dealers said that the lack of a margin increase does not signify a failure in their negotiations with the government.
Small business revenue declines blamed on VAT on charter yachts
SMALL business owners said the imposition of VAT on foreign-owned yacht charter fees had contributed tremendously to the industry’s decline in the past year.
Atlantis received Labour’s investigation results
LABOUR Minister Keith Bell said Atlantis received a report about the Department of Labour’s investigation into comments by the resort’s president last week.
Call to look at North Andros beach clean-up pay receipt
NORTH Andros Chamber of Commerce president Darin Bethel called for the police to investigate the North Andros District Council after a receipt suggested the body was paid to have a beach cleaned.
Months later, no update over ‘attack’ on barbers
MORE than four months after two immigration officers allegedly assaulted two Haitian barbers in an attack that went viral, Immigration Minister Keith Bell said the investigation is still ongoing.
BROTHER ‘BEATEN BY POLICE’ IN CUSTODY: ‘They put a bag on his head and struck him with a machete’
WHEN Hercude Estime visited his brother at the Central Detective Unit on Thursday, Leroy Estime appeared to be in perfect health.
OPM flag not using right colours
All this fuss over 50th and no one can make sure that the correct Bahamas national flag flies at The Office of The Prime Minister.
Supercharge your summer: Tackle inflation with investor loans
As the summer sun blazes, so does the ongoing battle against inflation. Rising prices are causing financial stress for many, but savvy investors are turning to a powerful weapon in their arsenal: investor loans also known as margin loans. This unique financial tool allows you to use your government bonds, shares and other investments as security against a loan. Let’s look at some of the ways you can get ahead by opting for a low interest investor loan.
DEREK SMITH: Linking climate risk, compliance and actuarial science
THIS summer, my compliance intern is an actuarial science major. In several instances, both she and I have been asked, "Why would an actuarial science major choose the area of compliance for their summer internship at an insurance company?"
