Public to see liveable wage proposals ‘this year’
LABOUR Minister Keith Bell said he expects legislation to introduce a liveable wage in The Bahamas to be presented to the public this year.
‘Apology was promised to Osborne’
FORMER Works Minister Desmond Bannister allegedly promised to publicly apologise for the “wrong information” he gave about Darnell Osborne, but never did so, a former Bahamas Power and Light consultant claims in a new witness statement.
COVID cases doubled in two weeks
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville indicated that in the last two weeks, officials have watched the COVID-19 numbers “double”.
Armed robberies on the rise
ARMED robberies are on the rise in New Providence, according to Acting Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander who urged people to be vigilant as they move about.
‘Excellent’ results in crime fight
A HIGH-powered rifle capable of firing 200 rounds of ammunition, more than $35,000 and nearly 85 lbs of marijuana were some of the substantive discoveries of the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s Operation Ceasefire.
Teenager accused of gunpoint robbery
AN 18-year-old boy accused of robbing a man of his vehicle at gunpoint last week was denied bail yesterday.
Davis dismisses claims of conflict of interest over Rodney Moncur appointment
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis questioned how Rodney Moncur’s appointment as a “violence interrupter” in the Ministry of National Security could be considered a conflict of interest, adding he viewed the talk show host as someone who understood inner-city communities.
Joy for Jasmine as she lands full scholarship
GRAND Bahama student Jasmine Pinder is the very first recipient of the C Clarke Scholarship — a full-ride academic scholarship — to attend Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland.
Groundbreaking ceremony for FTX headquarters
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said FTX Digital Markets’ groundbreaking for its headquarters sent a strong message that The Bahamas is a safe place for international companies to set up shop.
Eric Carey to step down as BNT executive director
THE Bahamas National Trust announced yesterday that Eric Carey will step down as executive director on December 31.
Tell the Bahamian taste
THE Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Cooperation will hold a “Taste and Tell” fair on Saturday to promote Bahamian made products.
Ingraham to hold Grand Bahama event for book
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham will be in Freeport this week for the launch of his new book in Grand Bahama. This comes on the heels of a successful March launch in New Providence of “I Say What I Mean and I Mean What I Say, Hubert A Ingraham in His Own Words”.
Empowering youngsters
STUDENTS of the L W Young Boys and Girls Empowerment Club participated in a one-day seminar at the Fox Hill Community Centre on Friday.
Children tell of beatings at hostel
TWO children testified about alleged beatings they endured at the Children’s Emergency Hostel during the trial of six women accused of child cruelty at the care home.
