Dames says FNM did not award prison contract
FORMER National Security Minister Marvin Dames said the Minnis administration did not award a contract to Walker’s Industries for multi-million work on Bahamas Department of Corrections facilities.
Officer uncertain if more than four police shot Azario
THE officer who investigated Azario Major’s killing could not definitely say yesterday whether more than four officers fired their weapons, killing the 31-year-old.
GIBSON FAILS IN LEGAL CHALLENGE: Judge rules MP can have fair trial after rejecting arguments
A SUPREME Court judge dismissed Adrian Gibson’s application to stay his corruption trial yesterday, ruling his constitutional rights have not been infringed and that he can have a fair trial even if the Crown’s key witness gives testimony virtually.
Man on bail for murder charge accused of another murder
A MAN on bail was charged with murder yesterday for allegedly killing a man last month near Montgomery Avenue.
‘WE JUST SHOT OURSELVES IN THE FOOT’: Men’s national beach soccer team goalie speaks on Bahamas’ 4th place finish
It’s not every day that an athlete makes a successful transition from one sport to the other.
Diamond Basketball clinic keeps fond memories of Jonique alive
Coach Terrance McSweeney was pleased with the turnout he got on Saturday for his Diamond Basketball development programme’s memorial for the late Jonique ‘Mini’ Webb.
FML chief makes call for renewables switch
A web shop principal yesterday argued that The Bahamas must do more to capitalise on its renewable energy sources as companies brace for up to 163 percent increases in Bahamas Power & Light's (BPL) fuel charge this summer.
Abaco Chamber warning on work permit breaches
Abaco's Chamber of Commerce has issued a fact sheet to the island's employers to address the "huge issue" of work permit and labour law violations.
Did police return FTX tablets?
I have read where The Bahamas Police have launched an investigation into FTX.
Restoring lighthouse to its glory
I am writing to you for your written support. The Paradise Island Lighthouse & Beach Club Co. Ltd. seeks to fully restore the Paradise “Hog” Island Light Station to its full 1817 glory; at no charge to the public, while the land and structure will remain the property of the Bahamian people.
INSIGHT: Is it too much to hope that all Bahamians are treated equally?
WHEN the Privy Council handed down its ruling on the citizenship of children born out of wedlock to Bahamian men and foreign women, there was a great deal of celebration.
PM calls for support for Bridgetown finance plan
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said it is morally imperative that Caribbean and Latin American countries support the Bridgetown Initiative, a global climate finance plan.
THE KDK REPORT: The bond between mother and child never disappears
MOST visible scars on the human body represent hypertrophic remnants of a traumatic event. For the fortunate, and those particularly diligent with their treatment, those scars may eventually wane with time. But there’s one scar on all humans that never fade. That’s because this scar, called the umbilicus (navel or belly button) is our body’s centerpiece, constantly reminding us that we were once physically attached to our mother, developing for months within her body.
WORLD VIEW: Decimation of vulnerable nations inevitable if global warming continues on present trend
JOHN Kerry, former US Secretary of State and current US Special Envoy on Climate Change matters, told the world’s Ambassadors at a meeting in Washington, on May 10, that “there is no way” of keeping the rise in global temperatures to 1.5 degrees Celsius unless CO2 emissions are drastically reduced.
EDITORIAL: Clear answers can smooth governance
THE importance of clarity in governance was highlighted last week in a brief row over the Department of Inland Revenue.
Crackdown on tax cheats 'most co-ordinated' ever
The Government is launching its "most co-ordinated effort" ever to crackdown on tax cheats with its success in collecting hundreds of millions in outstanding revenue critical to avoiding "increased tax rates".
Ombudsman Bill ‘can’t pass and sit’
Governance reformers yesterday said the Attorney General's ability to restrict the powers of the proposed ombudsman is "too vague" and should be reformed as they urged Bahamians to ensure this is not a Bill that "passes and sits".
ORG calls for changes to ombudsman proposal
THE Organisation for Responsible Governance wants legislators to revise the ombudsman bill to remove the attorney general’s power to prevent the ombudsman from carrying out their work.
