D’Aguilar defends Cargill’s new role
TOURISM and Aviation Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar defended the administration's hiring of former National Insurance Board Director Algernon Cargill yesterday, saying the government needs an expert who can help spearhead key aviation initiatives.
High bills spark ‘cut off’ review
BAHAMAS Power and Light’s chairman Donovan Moxey yesterday revealed the corporation was considering a review of BPL’s disconnection policy in view of the temporary hike in electricity costs.
Teenager faces court accused of shooting man
A 19-year-old man was charged before the courts yesterday with shooting another man to death last week.
BMC faces legal fight to repossess homes
ATTORNEY Wayne Munroe has taken legal action against the Bahamas Mortgage Corporation for repossessing homes in Millennium Gardens, a move he says the BMC was statute-barred from doing.
Pair deny swimming away to escape drugs swoop
TWO men were charged yesterday over allegations they beached a boat and swam away from officers to avoid being caught red-handed with close to $2m worth of drugs.
Bahamasair suspends flight after Haiti unrest
BAHAMASAIR has suspended services to Haiti because of unrest in that country.
Tax-free scheme launched - but no one can use it yet
WHILE the government’s Over-The-Hill tax-free scheme has been launched, business and residents will have to wait until the end of the month for details on how to use it.
Urgent call to double the number of radiologists
THE new digital imaging network connecting public health care facilities throughout the country has highlighted the need for more radiologists.
Huge strides in X-ray work
THE Public Hospitals Authority yesterday unveiled its new Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS) providing public health care institutions in the country with access to digital radiology images.
Reduce time convictions for marijuana stay on records, urges Davis
OPPOSITION Leader Philip Davis yesterday expressed support for the advancement of legislation to reduce the length of time that convictions for small amounts of marijuana remain on criminal records.
Over-the-Hill tax-free zones are already launched, says Minnis
OVER-the-Hill constituencies of Bain and Grants Town and Centreville are now tax-free zones, according to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, who said the government’s flagship initiative took effect November 1.
Fox Hill community centre shut after govt fails to pay staff
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party chairman Fred Mitchell says the Fox Hill Community Centre has been “effectively shuttered” after the government failed to pay staff for five months.
Man in hospital after hit and run collision
TRAFFIC police are investigating the circumstances of a hit-and-run incident that occurred on Nassau Street over the weekend.
'It's time to call for anti-corruption laws'
THE Organisation for Responsible Governance has urged Bahamians to agitate for planned anti-corruption laws, reiterating concerns over the government’s handling of the relocation of the General Post Office to the Town Centre Mall.
‘Slap’ officer to face police probe
POLICE are investigating the circumstances behind a video of an officer slapping a man, believed to be a tourist, who was accused of loitering in the downtown area.
