Legislation ‘quickly’ to deal with land ruling
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said his office is looking to quickly pass legislation that will remedy the consequences of a new Privy Council ruling so the matter does not become a “vexing problem” for Bahamians.
‘Govt must not be held hostage by employees’
A SICKOUT by finance and accounting officers last week will prompt officials to examine the organisational structure of government to ensure no group of employees can hold the state “hostage”, State Minister for the Public Service Pia Glover-Rolle said yesterday.
Smith and Rahming appointed as ambassadors
DR Elliston Rahming was announced ambassador to the Republic of Cuba while Stan Smith was appointed Ambassador Designate and Permanent Representative of The Bahamas to the United Nations yesterday.
When the shark bites back
A 51-year-old man was rescued by the United States Coast Guard on Monday after he was bitten by a shark while fishing aboard a vessel near Bimini.
Bahamas calls for diplomatic solution to Ukraine tensions
THE Bahamas government is appealing to all sides involved in Ukrainian- Russian tensions to seek a diplomatic solution that respects the rules-based system of international law and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
13 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness has reported 13 new cases of COVID-19.
PM hints at legal move on marital rape this term
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said it is possible the issue of marital rape could be dealt with legislatively by his administration during this term in office.
Burglary leaves charities still struggling to cope
REV C B Moss says higher food costs have made it challenging to continue providing meals to people in need through the Feeding Bain and Grants Town Project.
Davis govt also gave out no-bid contract
THE Ministry of Tourism under the Davis administration gave a no-bid contract to Colina Insurance Limited to provide insurance services under the Bahamas Travel Health Visa programme.
Man found dead after Abaco crash
A MAN was found dead in Abaco mangroves early Monday morning following a traffic accident.
Boys to Men Conference starts today
THE 15th annual Reach Out Ministries Boys to Men Conference will kick off today at the Tabernacle Baptist Academy, the first in a series of school visits throughout Grand Bahama.
Man tells how he was scammed in scheme
AN Eleuthera man yesterday testified about how he was scammed out of several thousand dollars after falling victim to a vehicle fraud scheme nearly four years ago.
Officer says woman kicked him in groin
A POLICE officer yesterday claimed he was kicked in the groin by a woman he attempted to arrest.
Pair ordered to take drug counselling classes
TWO men were ordered to attend drug counselling classes yesterday after they were found on separate occasions with small quantities of marijuana.
No approval from ministry for concert by Shenseea
HEALTH officials are not aware of plans for an upcoming advertised concert and have not given any approval, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday.
