Dialogue ongoing for ‘language that’s acceptable to all’ on marital rape bill
SOCIAL Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe said on Friday he could not confirm a timeline for when consultations for marital rape legislation will be done, adding discussions are still continuing .
Opposition leader’s actions ‘despicable behaviour’ says Davis
PRIME Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis on Friday berated the actions of the opposition leader in the House of Assembly, calling it “despicable behaviour”.
FNM wants immediate action on shanty towns
FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard said now that the “legal hurdles” have been overcome, the party supports and calls for immediate action after a Supreme Court Justice lifted a previous injunction regarding shanty towns.
PM will ‘resist’ further burden on poor
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis refused to reveal whether the government intends to increase National Insurance Board contribution rates.
Three dead on weekend in separate incidents
A MAN, believed to be a Dominican national, was shot dead on Friday morning as he got into his vehicle - one of two murders on Friday, with a third man yesterday dying from wounds suffered in an incident last Monday.
PM: SHANTY TOWNS WILL BE DEALT WITH – Davis says they ‘have a plan moving forward’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the recent shantytown court outcome allows officials to employ the process to correct those issues within those communities.
m/v Legacy freed, now docked at Arawak Cay
SUNDAY UPDATE: The m/v Legacy has been freed after it ran aground in waters near Egg Island off Spanish Wells last week and is now docked at Arawak Cay. The vessel reportedly managed to avoid taking on water during the incident.
Wilchcombe slams FNM"s parliament protest
OBIE WILCHCOMBE, the leader of government business, on Friday blasted the Free National Movement’s protest in parliament, describing it as just a “show” and a misuse of the media.
Shanty town demolitions, evictions can resume after court ruling
DEMOLITION of shanty town properties and evictions of residents can resume after a Supreme Court Justice lifted a previous injunction on Friday when residents failed to prove such actions would be unlawful.
Two charged over separate deadly shootings
TWO MEN were sent to prison on Friday after being accused in two separate deadly shootings in the nation’s capital last month.
Upcoming CARICOM to showcase Bahamian culture and discuss regional issues
LESLIA Miller-Brice, the Bahamas High Commissioner to CARICOM, looks forward to progressive discussions on energy security, climate change, and food security in The Bahamas at the CARICOM meeting next week.
GB Junior Junkanoo postponed due to inclement weather
The Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture has announced that the 2023 Grand Bahama Junior Junkanoo Parade has been postponed due to inclement weather.
Watson: ‘we don’t know what decision has been made’ on NIB increase
PRESS secretary Clint Watson was unable to confirm yesterday whether the government has approved an increase for National Insurance Board contribution rates.
Press secretary says Wilchcombe will address the FNM’s questions when the House reconvenes
AFTER Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard said he would summon senior civil servants before the Public Accounts Committee, press secretary Clint Watson said yesterday parliamentarians will deal with the matter if it arises.
