EDITORIAL: Words are easy to say - but what about action?
SOMETIMES it seems politicians say things just so they can hear the sound of their voice.
PM affirms commitment to getting reparations from UK
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis affirmed the government’s commitment to getting reparations from the United Kingdom yesterday.
Awards presented to foreign dignitaries during jubilee celebration defended
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis defended honouring Rwandan President Paul Kagame and US Congresswoman Maxine Waters during Sunday’s Golden Jubilee event at Clifford Park.
Residents should soon see a ‘marked improvement’ in Nassau roads, says Sears
WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears said a “marked improvement” in New Providence roads should be soon observed as his ministry plans to increase pothole patching.
Cooper reports no additional progress in securing access to Cabbage Beach
THE Davis administration has not reported any meaningful progress toward ensuring that one of the access points to Cabbage Beach is always opened.
Contaminated oil a new blow to Andros power
A CONTAMINATED supply of fuel led to a new shutdown of a power unit in Andros as restoration efforts continued following the fire that severely damaged BPL’s North Andros Power Station last week.
Exuma water works to be complete ‘early next year’
The Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) has commenced water main works for the Exumas to be completed by early next year.
Ministry hires 20 more to ‘blitz’ pothole problems
Alfred Sears, Minister of Works said his ministry has hired 20 employees to conduct road maintenance - and said it was the first set of employees hired to repair potholes in four years.
‘We should not have to beg govt’ for police on the cays, says Hope Town Council chief Sweeting
A local government official in Abaco is appealing to the government to deploy law enforcement officers in the Abaco cays to ensure the safety of both residents and visitors.
MPs express outrage over recent sex assaults on elderly women
PARLIAMENTARIANS Jomo Campbell and Adrian White expressed outrage over the recent sexual assault of an elderly woman.
Suspected drowning of South African woman in Eleuthera
A 45-year-old South African woman is believed to have drowned in Eleuthera over the weekend.
VAT on foreign-owned yachts blamed for decline in business over the last year
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.
North Andros Power plant repairs cost $600k, as restoration continues
WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears said the cost of restoring power to North Andros after last week’s catastrophic fire at Bahamas Power & Light’s Nicholl’s Town plant is about $600k.
Man on bail for murder found shot dead in back seat of vehicle
POLICE found a 26-year-old man on bail for murder shot and killed in a vehicle at Blackstone Close and Baillou Hill Road yesterday –– the 57th murder victim for the year.
$32m ‘holographic’ theme park plans to ‘reimagine’ Old Nassau
The principal behind a $32m theme park eyed for the Western end of New Providence is promising a holographic experience along with a “re-imaging of Old Nassau.”
Police officer charged with vehicular manslaughter
A POLICE officer was charged with causing the death of a 28-year-old woman in an alleged drunk driving accident last December near the Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium.
Bell ‘does not need to resign’, says Davis
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said Immigration Minister Keith Bell does not need to resign for overseeing a citizenship swearing-in ceremony at a funeral.
Supreme Court seizes luxury goods for US company
THE Supreme Court has ordered the seizure of merchandise in a case involving local luxury goods.
POLICE: ‘STAND BY’ ON MP RAPE CASE – Recommendations were given says DPP; but Commissioner of Police doesn’t offer more details
ACTING Director of Public Prosecutions Cordell Fraizer has officially submitted her recommendations to Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander concerning an MP accused of raping and abusing his ex-girlfriend.
WSC lays out its $200m plan
THE Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) outlined key parts of its $200m capital works plan with major works around the country.
