Minister calls theatre row ‘misunderstanding’
TOURISM Minister Chester Cooper yesterday said the government is committed to supporting creatives and the country’s orange economy, following backlash he received from cultural activists over a recent meeting with Broadway producers.
‘National security interests served by Turks and Caicos operation’
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe continued his defence yesterday of his ministry’s decision to send officers to Turks and Caicos Islands to assist with their crime fight amid criticisms from the opposition.
$610,000 a month being paid out by NIB to unemployed
THE National Insurance Board is paying out roughly $610,000 a month in unemployment benefits to jobless Bahamians, according to State Minister Myles Laroda with responsibility for NIB.
Hurricane Dorian repairs ‘in motion’
DISASTER Reconstruction Authority executive chairman Alex Storr said yesterday hurricane repairs in Abaco are in motion, as assessments are currently being done for homeowners who have applied for repairs.
PM calls on UN to ‘step up’ on human trafficking
AS he spoke of his administration’s plans to fortify the country’s borders in a bid to stave off increased migrant crossings, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis revealed that The Bahamas opted not to sign a declaration that suggested nations host undocumented people last June.
‘We didn’t get here overnight’ on crime
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has appealed to Bahamians to come forward with knowledge to prevent or solve crimes, while pointing to gang recruitments in schools and a need to better defend the borders from weapons and drug smuggling.
‘One in 12’ women raped by husbands
A NEW University of The Bahamas study has found that one in 12 or an estimated 4,000 married women have been raped by their husbands.
EXTRA PAY IN YOUR POCKET: $260 minimum wage from January
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has announced an increase in the country’s minimum wage from $210 to $260 per week. The higher wage will be retroactive in the public service going back to July of this year and for those in the private sector, the change will begin in January 2023. The timeline, he said, is to give employers time to prepare for the increased expense.
AirBnB fears over crime
LOCAL AirBnB owners have voiced concerns about the possible impact escalating crime will have on their businesses a day after Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said he does not think the country’s crime rate will affect tourism.
Acting Education Director highlights Abaco issues
EDUCATION officials introduced the new Acting Director of Education Dominique McCartney-Russell yesterday.
Worker guilty of near-$9k theft from employer
A MAN from the Berry Islands was fined in court and ordered to reimburse his former employer after admitting to stealing $8,997 from Great Harbour Management Ltd over the summer.
Man accused of shooting officer
A MAN was denied bail yesterday in connection with the shooting of an off-duty policeman during a botched armed robbery attempt at John Chea, Wulff Road, last week.
Suspect faces court in firearm conspiracy case
A MAN had his bail hearing deferred to later this week in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after denying involvement in a conspiracy to import four firearms and 314 rounds of ammunition into the country.
Teenagers accused over store robbery
TWO teenagers were sent to prison yesterday in connection with a failed armed robbery of a store late last month.
PM announces minimum wage increase to $260 per week
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has announced an increase in the country’s minimum wage from $210 to $260 per week.
