Sent home for natural hairstyle
SINCE October, two women have been sent home from their jobs at local establishments for wearing their natural hair.
Mortimer says bill will not empower Bahamians
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance (DNA) interim leader Chris Mortimer yesterday slammed the controversial Commercial Enterprises Bill as “poorly constructed and unfocused,” contending the bill, as presented, is a complete departure from the government’s promise to “facilitate the empowerment of Bahamian entrepreneurs”.
Christian Council puts focus on young men
THE Bahamas Christian Council yesterday announced initial plans to kick-start its ‘Year of Repentance and Restoration - 2018,’ spearheaded by youth and male-driven initiatives, sectors BCC President Bishop Delton Fernander acknowledged as sore points in society.
Teacher of the year named
THE Ministry of Education Teacher of the Year (TOY) Steering Committee hosted its first-ever teacher of the year luncheon with Minister of Education Jeffrey Lloyd at the Stapledon School Auditorium.
Gospel music for senior citizens at lunch event
PINERIDGE MP Rev Frederick McAlpine held a luncheon for senior citizens in his constituency at the Foster Pestaina Auditorium on Wednesday, complete with live gospel entertainment.Simeon Outten, Jay Mitchell, and the Police Pop Band performed, but th
Girl con seeks to inspire young women
ABOUT 150 high school girls received words of encouragement and inspiration at Girl Con 2017 - the first girls conference of its kind held in Grand Bahama, highlighting National Women’s Week.The event – which is the brainchild of Senate President Kat
Mitchell: The world is watching
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell yesterday criticised Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance K Peter Turnquest for suggesting that recent comments from the PLP regarding the Commercial Enterprises Bill could ruin the Bahamas’ international reputation with investors.
Minister: Protest over late pay at NIB not justified
MINISTER of National Insurance and the Public Service Brensil Rolle said a protest by some National Insurance Board workers on Monday about late salary payments was “not justified”, because the matter was resolved that morning.Asked about issues at N
Turnquest warns against sensationalising bill
A DAY after former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham gave a stinging assessment of the Commercial Enterprises Bill, Deputy Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest replied to the critique, saying everyone is entitled to their own view but should not sensational
More than 100 deported - but none from Adelaide Beach sloop
MORE than 100 illegal Haitian immigrants have been deported in the weeks since a large empty sloop was discovered on the shoreline of Adelaide Beach, however immigration officers say none of the captured migrants is suspected to have been on board, a
Two women in hospital after stabbing
TWO women were hospitalised this week following a stabbing incident in Freeport, police reported on Tuesday.
Smith trial delayed by lack of stenographer
THE trial of former Progressive Liberal Party Senator Frank Smith’s multiple extortion and bribery related charges was adjourned to today due to the unavailability of a stenographer.
World rights groups challenge deportations
AS the government’s December 31 deadline for irregular migrants to leave the country looms, seven international human rights groups have expressed concerns over its impact on Bahamian-born children and the compliance of state deportation procedures with international law.
Fake news, PM? Well, not quite
A DOCUMENT about the transfer of portfolio responsibilities of Environment Minister Romauld Ferreira, pictured, that was dismissed as “fake news” over the weekend by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis is legitimate and was gazetted on August 22.
Teenager ‘confessed’ to teacher’s murder
A TEENAGER, one of three individuals accused of murdering Queen’s College elementary teacher Joyelle McIntosh in 2015, confessed to committing the crime during his initial record of interview with police, Supreme Court jurors heard yesterday.
