Minnis: Gov’t eyes app to control expenditure
Former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis blasted the government yesterday for the level of taxation, wasteful spending and lack of fiscal accountability.
‘3,000 find jobs’ thanks to Labour on the Blocks
The Department of Labour’s “Labour on the Blocks” initiative has helped 3,000 Bahamians find jobs, said Minister for Immigration and Labour Keith Bell yesterday.
System could warn over warrants when drivers renew their licenses
THE government is in discussions with Trinidad to implement a road traffic portal that connects a driver’s license and vehicle registration with outstanding warrants and tickets - prohibiting them from renewing until issues are resolved.
Public access for disabled a priority, says minister
Public buildings are being refitted with wheelchair ramps to make them more accessible to disabled members of the public, Minister of Works and Utilities Alfred Sears revealed yesterday.
ALICIA WALLACE: There are no excuses left, it is time to end discrimination in nationality laws
YESTERDAY, I attended the Global Summit on Gender Equality in Nationality Laws, held at the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva, Switzerland, and streamed for the hundreds of online registrants.
EDITORIAL: Questions over body camera footage
ANOTHER police-involved shooting has led to questions over a variety of issues – but most pointedly with regard to the use of body cameras.
Govt considering three shipyard companies to replace HMBS Arthur D Hanna
A REPLACEMENT for the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s HMBS Arthur Dion Hanna vessel is underway, with several shipyard companies lined up for consideration for the development of the new eco-friendly vessel, according to National Security Minister Wayne Munroe.
Davis administration increases level of recruitment for RBPF and RBDF
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe argued yesterday that the Davis administration has raised the level of recruitment numbers, blasting the Minnis administration's past efforts.
After latest police shooting, Munroe says 300 body cams to be bought
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday the government is seeking to buy another 300 body cameras for police officers, suggesting the decision came following a recent incident.
Superwash chief slams ‘bold faced lie’ on washer tax cuts
A former FNM Cabinet minister yesterday slammed as “a bold faced lie” assertions by the Prime Minister and public service minister that the administration in which he served granted his business beneficial tax breaks.
Gov’t warned: Don’t dictate how private sector invests
The Government cannot appear to be dictating how private companies invest their monies, a well-known banker is warning, following the furore over insurers possibly having to hold a “minimum” 50 percent of assets in public sector securities.
Minister pledges Freedom of Information Act roll-out
A Cabinet minister yesterday said some of the proceeds from a $30m Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) loan will be used to finance the phased roll-out of the Freedom of Information Act throughout government.
PI Yacht Club ‘redesigns’ proposed 69-unit building
The Paradise Island Yacht Club’s redevelopment is aiming to apply for a construction permit during the 2023 second half provided it can obtain preliminary Town Planning Committee approval following its upcoming public hearing.
Munroe issues warning after video of police fight with man
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe issued a stern warning yesterday to people attempting to engage with law enforcement.
Bahamas’ ‘consent’ to new FTX chief charges blocked
The Supreme Court yesterday blocked the Bahamas government from - temporarily at least - giving the US permission to bring multiple fraud, bribery and corruption-related charges against embattled FTX founder, Sam Bankman-Fried.
Munroe: Rapes up 64 percent in New Providence
THERE has been a 64 percent increase in rape offences in New Providence despite the country’s other islands seeing a decrease, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday.
NIB rate increase to be revealed next week
THE increase in the rate of National Insurance Board contributions will be revealed in Parliament next Tuesday, State Minister Myles Laroda said yesterday.
‘They going to pay for that’ says family of mom shot by police
THE family of the 27-year-old mother who was reportedly injured in a police shooting while breastfeeding on Sunday intends to pursue legal action.
COURT REJECTS ADRIAN GIBSON’S APPEAL: Temporary stay lifted as justices decide the ruling ‘did not have merit’
THE Court of Appeal ordered Adrian Gibson’s corruption trial to proceed yesterday after rejecting his appeal application against Justice Cheryl Grant-Thompson’s ruling.
