Govt: Renew Bahamas 'abruptly' terminated landfill contract
THE government maintained yesterday that former New Providence Landfill manager Renew Bahamas “abruptly” terminated its contract to remediate the dumpsite, while insisting ongoing challenges at the site do not place it in breach of Baha Mar’s heads o
Temporary closure of cabbage beach access for stairway repairs
OFFICIALS at Atlantis yesterday confirmed the “temporary closure” of the main public access path to Cabbage Beach, as the resort looks to repair a collapsed stairway.Senior vice president of public affairs Ed Fields said the resort thought it best to
PM's trip to Texas cost almost $40,000
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ recent trip to Texas to drum up investment and promote the country overseas cost taxpayers nearly $40,000, according to a document tabled in the House of Assembly yesterday.In keeping with a promise to be transparent
Pilot RISE programme 'self destructed'
THE pilot RISE programme reportedly suffered “irreparable defects” and self-destructed, according to a press statement issued by the Ministry of Social Services.The ministry’s RISE public relations campaign and the Conditional Cash Transfer project w
Government is preparing a travel letter for Jean Rony Jean-Charles
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Darren Henfield has confirmed the government is preparing a travel letter for Bahamas-born deportee Jean Rony Jean-Charles today.
Hanna Martin named and suspended from House
ENGLERSTON MP Glenys Hanna Martin was named by House Speaker Halson Moultrie and suspended from further parliamentary sessions after walking out of the House as the speaker gave remarks regarding her behavior during proceedings.
BRING HIM HOME - Govt told: Fly Jean Rony back and grant status
A SUPREME Court judge has ordered the government to “immediately” issue a travel document for Bahamas-born deportee Jean Rony Jean-Charles to allow him to return from Haiti to the Bahamas at the government’s expense and to grant him legal status no later than 60 days after his return.
Dump managers: We did our job
RENEW Bahamas, former managers of the New Providence Landfill, yesterday took issue with assertions from Environment Minister Romauld Ferreira that its work at the dumpsite was a “disaster,” insisting it had spent $10m to change solid waste management in the country.
All options open on marital rape
A TOWN hall hosted by the Bahamas Press Club last night highlighted how in flux the government’s position on marital rape remains.
Dames defends coroner process
National Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday declined to address the latest fatal shooting by police, insisting such matters are “thoroughly investigated” and put before the coroner.
Alive – after two weeks adrift
A BAHAMIAN sailor who was reported missing two weeks ago was rescued by the United States Coast Guard on Monday afternoon from a boat taking on water off the coast of Florida.
Bahamas 'must adapt' to global integration
THE country must adapt to global integration or lose out on its chance at a “Bahamian renaissance,” Immigration and Trade Minister Brent Symonette suggested yesterday.In a speech to open the Bahamas Economic Outlook conference, Mr Symonette said as a
Minister of Health responds to reported case of TB at University
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands has responded to a reported case of tuberculosis at the University of the Bahamas.Although he did not confirm or deny the case, Dr Sands emphasised the low rates of the disease in the country. When asked by reporters if
Supreme Court hears legal arguments in habeas corpus applications
LEGAL arguments in six habeas corpus applications yesterday centred around differing interpretations of the powers extended to immigration officers as prescribed in the Immigration Act.Supreme Court Justice Gregory Hilton adjourned all matters to Feb
Mother leaves courtroom as footage of murders shown
THE mother of Sheena Johnson got up and left the courtroom as surveillance footage was shown in the Supreme Court depicting the murders of her daughter and son-in-law Barry at their home in Deadman’s Reef.Sobbing was heard just outside the courtroom
