Frustrated resident waits for approved roof repair as hurricane season soon to start
TWO weeks before the hurricane season starts, a frustrated resident said she is still waiting for her leaking roof to be repaired, 18 months after the Urban Renewal Commission approved her request.
Ghana hoping trip will bring opportunities
GHANA government representatives are hoping to showcase the business opportunities and investments their country has to offer The Bahamas, according to Ghanian Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah.
Amendment addresses share of proceeds of treasure found in The Bahamas
THE House of Assembly passed bills yesterday that would evenly split proceeds from the discovery of artefacts between the government and licencees and adjust licence fees for treasure hunters.
'Jobs, jobs and more jobs': Staff sought for 700 posts
The British Colonial resort will hire up to 400 staff before it fully re-opens this December, the Government's labour chief revealed yesterday, adding: "The majority of Bahamians who want a job can find one."
Campbell concerned port opening bad for Bay Street
CENTREVILLE MP Jomo Campbell said he is concerned tourist attractions downtown will lose visitors and suffer a slow death after the Nassau Cruise Port opens.
FNM Leader expects DNA’s Komolafe to join party
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said Arinthia Komolafe is expected to join the FNM.
Expert questions number of shooters in Azario hearing
A FIREARMS and ballistics expert said a second shooting sequence could have occurred when footage showed Azario Major was shot and CSI investigators arrived.
MINISTER: KILL OR CASTRATE RAPISTS – MP Miller said he was ‘furious’ when hearing about abducted woman
A CABINET minister said people convicted of rape should be castrated or executed.
Bahamas Golden Jubilee Games baton on the move
AFTER starting its journey in Exuma, the Bahamas Golden Jubilee Games baton has arrived in Grand Bahama.
Special Olympics: Bahamas Athletes ready for the world
SPECIAL Olympics Bahamas athletes are ready to go for the 2023 Special Olympics World Games which is less than one month away.
Elon Musk's Starlink will 'raise bar' in Out Islands
Family Island companies yesterday voiced optimism that Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite Internet service will “raise the bar” by giving them access to more reliable and affordable communications that are essential to their competitiveness.
Employee morale key to productivity
So you have hired a stellar employee to fill a specific role. Now you need to make sure they stick around, as it is not only about finding a good fit but, rather, keeping them motivated to stay. Every single employee is incredibly valuable as they play a pivotal role in the overall success of a business. Therefore, motivation is critical. Subsequently, here are a few tips to bolster employee morale as anything less can affect performance and result in low productivity.
Men accused of sex assault in Andros held without bail
THREE men were jailed after being accused of sexually assaulting a 29-year-old woman in Andros last month.
End of an era - the start of a better one?
At one time, the Torii Gate at the International Bazaar stood as a symbol of Freeport’s historic economic success, proud emblem of a dynamic and cosmopolitan city which thrived on creating diverse opportunities for Bahamians while attracting commerce, expertise and innovation from around the world.
GSSSA sudden death playoffs underway
With the soccer nationals looming in the background, the junior and senior teams sudden death playoffs kicked off yesterday for the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA).
Camperdown teams sweep Interscholastic Equestrian League spring term competition
THE Camperdown Equestrian Centre Blue Marlins emerged triumphant as champions in the final show of the Bahamas Interscholastic Equestrian League (BIEL) competition season, which took place at Camperdown Equestrian Centre last weekend.
Bahamas must ‘step up game’ on treasure regime
The Prime Minister yesterday conceded that The Bahamas must "step up our game" and better protect its underwater cultural heritage as Parliament debated legislation to double the Government's share from treasure salvaging.
ALICIA WALLACE: Government’s duty is to protect and promote human rights; it’s not a gift
WHILE it is not news to me that there is a fundamental lack of understanding of human rights, particularly the human rights of people in situations of vulnerability, it continues to be both frustrating and offensive when it is made obvious by people in positions of power and people who claim to be supporters of human rights.
Public may be able to access information under Freedom of Information Act later this year
THE public may be able to request information under the Freedom of Information Act by September or October of this year, according to Information Commissioner Keith Thompson.
