RGA chief uncertain whether retailers would support raising minimum wage
THE Retail Grocers Association president is uncertain whether retailers will support another minimum wage increase so soon after the last hike, warning that such a move could “come at a cost.”
Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard sentence delayed to September
Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard requested to speak during court proceedings today for his sentencing on four counts of sexual assault but later changed his mind after speaking with his lawyer.
Ex-FNM minister praises Nygard
FORMER Free National Movement chairman Sidney Collie was one of two Bahamians who wrote glowing character references for Peter Nygard, encouraging a Toronto, Canada, judge to be lenient when sentencing the former fashion mogul for sexual assault.
‘ZNS Olympics broadcast failure inexcusable’
THE Free National Movement said ZNS’s failure to secure the rights to broadcast the Olympics is inexcusable.
Virgin Atlantic to cancel Bahamas route next year
VIRGIN Atlantic will stop flying to The Bahamas early next year, two years after introducing flights in response to “real demand”.
Man sheds tears after acquitted of sex assault
A 61-YEAR-OLD man broke down in tears after he was acquitted yesterday of sexually assaulting of a 15-year-old teen girl at Baha Mar in 2021.
Contamination concerns over sunken vessels at Potter’s Cay
SOME workers at Potter’s Cay Dock are concerned that several sunken vessels are contaminating the water.
Bahamas consul in New York donates $50k of medical supplies to PHA
THE Bahamas Consul General in New York donated over $50,000 worth of medical supplies to the Public Hospital Authority.
With Emancipation Day around the corner, fight for reparations to be renewed
AS the country prepares to recognise Emancipation Day, a committee aiming to secure reparations for injustices related to slavery and colonialism said The Bahamas has not stopped supporting the cause and will renew its efforts.
American fined for indecent assault of underaged girl
AN American tourist was fined yesterday after admitting to groping an underaged girl at Baha Mar’s water park earlier this week.
American fined for defrauding sandals resort of over $10,000
AN American man was fined $5,000 yesterday after admitting to defrauding the Sandals Resort on Cable Beach of over $10,000 earlier this week.
Man accused of stealing two gas tanks worth $1,000
A MAN was granted bail after he was accused of stealing nearly $1,000 worth of property last week.
GB businesswoman first Bahamian to receive Pilot International’s Lifetime Achievement Award
GRAND Bahama businesswoman Deborah Archer is the first Bahamian recipient of Pilot International’s Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising her 45 years of service to the organisation.
Four people, including a teen, charged with gun and ammo possession - two granted bail
A MOTHER broke down in tears after her son was remanded to prison yesterday for a gun charge.
URCA ‘not bullish enough’ in holding BPL accountable
BAHAMAS Power & Light (BPL) has operated as “a power unto itself” with regulators failing to hold it and the Government accountable for unnecessary costs inflicted on the economy, the Opposition said yesterday.
