‘High hopes’ of increase in margins for gas dealers
THE vice president of the Bahamas Petroleum Dealers Association said he has “high hopes” that the government will address the issue of the long-awaited margin increase.
State-recognised funeral for Maynard
A STATE-recognised funeral for Andrew “Dud” Maynard will be held on Friday at 11am at St Agnes Anglican Church.
BNT salutes a legend as Carey bows out
THE Bahamas National Trust recently celebrated its outgoing executive director Eric Carey and his legacy at their “Eric’s Final Farewell Event” at Baha Mar.
‘Back to the drawing board’ for Saxons
AFTER a fifth-place finish at this year’s Boxing Day parade, a representative for the Saxons Superstars conceded that the group has to go “back to the drawing board”.
Fishing Hole Bridge closed for safety
THE Fishing Hole Bridge in Grand Bahama was closed on Wednesday evening due to safety concerns because of hazardous driving conditions experienced and engineering issues in the road construction.
Munroe signals aim to speed up court cases
GOVERNMENT is seeking to reintroduce the Swift Justice programme to help speed up court cases, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday.
GOVT ‘WILL HAVE TO MAKE NIB DECISION’: Minister insists all options are being considered over fund
MYLES Laroda, Minister of State with responsibility for the National Insurance Board, said yesterday the government will have to make a decision next year concerning the state of NIB’s fund, which he says remains on target to lose about $70m this year.
Murder accused also faces attempted murder charge
A MAN on bail for murder was remanded to prison yesterday in connection with a recent murder attempt.
Phone robbery suspect remanded
A MAN was remanded sent to prison from the Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with a woman being robbed of her phone in a knife hold-up last week.
Man accused of sex with girl, 14
A 23-YEAR-OLD man was sent to prison after being accused of having sex with a 14-year-old girl last week.
‘Seek help to resolve conflicts’
AFTER the country’s latest homicide on Thursday, press liaison officer Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings urged residents to seek help in resolving conflicts so that fewer lives are lost this Christmas.
Three file lawsuit against FTX founder
THREE people have filed a local lawsuit against disgraced former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and his associated companies.
Protest held outside Miami Consulate
A GROUP of people demonstrated outside the Bahamas’ Miami Consulate office last week calling for information on the whereabouts of their loved ones and over alleged human rights abuses of Cuban detainees at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre.
Grand Bahama ready for Junkanoo return
GRAND Bahama Junkanoo groups are ready for the return of the New Year’s Day Junkanoo Parade in downtown Freeport after a three-year absence.
Govt aims to tackle inflation
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the government is targeting initiatives to combat inflation after the Inter-American Development Bank criticised officials’ efforts to tackle the problem.
