Bar president comes to the defence of Attorney General
BAHAMAS Bar Association President Elsworth Johnson yesterday defended Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson against critics calling for her resignation over her decision to stop a private prosecution against the Sandals Royal Bahamian resort.
Only two-thirds of fired staff reapply to work at Sandals
ONLY two-thirds of the more than 600 employees who were terminated by Sandals Royal Bahamian in August reapplied to work at the hotel, with a resort official saying the severance payout from the surprise terminations “opened up opportunities” for former staff members.
'Unacceptable' malfunction has delayed surgeries at PMH
MALFUNCTIONING air-conditioning units in the $100m Critical Care Block at the Princess Margaret Hospital have stalled surgeries in the last few weeks, prompting Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis to criticise the government for the “unacceptable” situation.
McCartney welcomes challenge to leadership
LESS THAN a week before the Democratic National Alliance convenes its first convention, party Leader Branville McCartney said he welcomes challengers to his position, one that he has held since the organisation was formed in 2011.
'Don't worry if pay doesn't match up,' Baha Mar staff told
WITH payouts to former Baha Mar workers set to begin tomorrow, Claims Committee Chairman James Smith yesterday advised employees not to worry if payments did not match the amount listed on their redundancy letters.
Beach vendor claims rejected by property owner
AS tension over the presence of vendors on Cabbage Beach escalates, one Paradise Island property manager is firing back at claims that he is the one behind efforts to have the group removed and jailed for trespassing.
Neymour doubtful over Rubis explanation for foul odour
A FORMER Cabinet minister is not convinced that the fumes emanating from a service station on East Bay Street are the result of “rotting vegetation” instead of a gas or diesel leak.
Two Prime Ministers to be honoured for Junkanoo roles
TWO of the three men to hold the title of Prime Minister of The Bahamas are due to be enshrined in the Junkanoo “Shack of Fame”, a creation by the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) to “immortalise” Bahamians whose contributions to the genre have been deemed outstanding.
Govt 'closing in' on deals to bring jobs to Berry Islands
PRIME Minister Perry Christie led a delegation of government ministers and advisers to Great Harbour Cay in the Berry Islands on Friday, announcing that his administration is closing in on several major initiatives, including a hotel and condominium complex.
PM speaks on good governance
PRIME Minister Perry Christie emphasised on Friday that the responsibility for good governance and quality representation lies at the collective feet of the government and not any one member in isolation.
DNA leader doubts government was blindsided over resort job cuts
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney has accused Prime Minister Perry Christie and his administration of engaging in a “conflict of interest” with Sandals Royal Bahamian executives, resulting in his silence over the firing of 600 resort employees and the attorney general’s directive to issue a nolle prosequi for criminal action against the resort and two of its officials.
Roberts accuses FNM of abusing nolle orders
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts has accused the Free National Movement of abusing the issuance of stop prosecution orders while in office, as he again defended Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson’s actions over ending prosecution against the Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort and two of its executives.
Attorney General denies business interest conflict over Sandals
ATTORNEY General Allyson Maynard-Gibson yesterday dismissed rumours that her family has a business interest in the Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort.
Haitian man found hanging from tree
POLICE are investigating an apparent suicide after a Haitian man was found by his brother hanging from a tree behind his home yesterday morning.
Search for missing woman
POLICE are asking for the public’s help in locating 38-year-old Vera Albury who was reported missing by relatives.
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