$460,000 paid out in benefits
THE National Insurance Board has paid out more than $460,000 in unemployment benefits to Abaco and Grand Bahama Hurricane Dorian victims. According to Public Service Minister Brensil Rolle, who has responsibility for NIB, 1,699 unemployment claims w
Grand Bahama will get its new hospital, says Minnis
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said on Monday Grand Bahama would have “a hospital” as soon as possible but did not indicate whether a new facility will be built as previously promised during his party’s election campaign. He was questioned about wh
Baker's Bay staff fear for their future
DAYS after Baker’s Bay Golf and Ocean Club announced its closure and the redundancy of some of its positions, many workers are expressing uncertainty over their future. One employee — who asked to be identified as Mrs Higgs – said she received a cal
I'LL BE BACK: Human rights lawyer Fred Smith recovering after paragliding accident in Italy
He’s normally fighting it out in court but today lawyer Fred Smith is in a new battle - to get back on his feet battling for justice.
‘WE’LL STAND UP TO BIGOTS AND BULLIES’: Rights Bahamas warns churches on anti-gay stance
RIGHTS Bahamas has warned the Bahamas Christian Council that bullying or hate speech levelled at the LGBTI community will be met with forceful local and international opposition, and if needed, action in court.
Straw vendors criticise 'heartless' decision to close stalls
STRAW vendors yesterday criticised the Straw Market Authority’s decision to close over 190 stalls at the market, citing it as an “unjust and heartless” move meant to drive them out of business.
Furious NIB staff to vote on strike
Employees of the National Insurance Board protested yesterday after negotiations over a new industrial agreement failed.
Jail and fines for 15 more migrants
A 26-year-old Haitian woman’s two-month prison sentence was increased to a year and coupled with a fine yesterday because she gave immigration officers a false name out of fear when they arrested her last week.
What’s this fake news, Mr Speaker?
HOUSE Speaker Halson Moultrie accused media in the country of “descending” to a certain level, adding it was an issue that needed addressing.
Father fails to reduce his sentence for incest
A 50-year-old man has failed to convince a court that his two-decade sentence for having sexual relations with his nine-year-old daughter should be reduced because he is getting too old. The appellate tribunal of Justices Jon Isaacs, Stella Crane-Sc
UB agrees deal for digital survey
A CONTRACT was signed yesterday by a government official and the University of the Bahamas to allow UB to conduct a survey to gather information that the government will use to measure the progress and success of digitisation in the public service.Sp
Johnson defends decision to mandate work permits
IMMIGRATION Minister Elsworth Johnson yesterday defended the government’s decision to mandate work permits for Hurricane Dorian volunteers entering the Bahamas. Speaking to reporters outside Cabinet, Mr Johnson said the government still has an oblig
Sands dismisses fears over lack of doctors on Abaco
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands yesterday dismissed the claims of a humanitarian worker who criticised the government and the Ministry of Health for a lack of resources in Abaco. On Monday, humanitarian worker Burke Bryant posted on Facebook that he
We may get a black eye over immigration, warns bishop
ANGLICAN Archbishop Laish Boyd has warned that the country could “very easily get a black eye” from the international community if it does not handle the illegal immigration issue in a sensitive manner.
Lloyd ‘disappointed’ by teachers’ actions
EDUCATION Minister Jeff Lloyd expressed disappointment in the actions of some of the teachers at CH Reeves Junior High School yesterday.
