Govt reviewing effectiveness of existing crime programmes
THE government is still reviewing existing programmes to see if they meet the country’s needs with respect to crime reduction, National Security Minister Marvin Dames said yesterday.
Sands: Dorsett excuse is concerning
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands said yesterday it is “concerning” that former Environment Minister Kenred Dorsett suggested the Pan American Health Organisation’s (PAHO) report on the New Providence Landfill was not released by the former government b
Concern raised over schedule of compacting at landfill site
ONE of the nation’s environmental groups has raised concern over the current state of affairs at the New Providence Landfill since the May 10 general election.Representatives of Raising Awareness for the Bahamas Landfill (RABL), noting the proposals
Young candidates step up for local government elections
MORE young people from Grand Bahama, particularly Freeport, have offered themselves as candidates this year for the 2017 local government elections, a process that is expected to be “very competitive”. Freeport Administrator Preston Cunningham told
Turnquest under fire over his link to Sky Bahamas
ENGLERSTON MP Glenys Hanna Martin yesterday criticised Finance Minister Peter Turnquest for allegedly failing to disclose his interest in Sky Bahamas to Parliament after the government approved duty exemptions for the repair and maintenance of aircra
Officials deny conflict of interest for Minister of Tourism over Baha Mar ties
GOVERNMENT officials yesterday rejected concerns of a looming conflict with respect to the government’s deliberations on Baha Mar and Minister of Tourism Dionisio D’Aguilar’s directorship on the previous resort developer’s board, and his public state
Dorsett denies hiding landfill report
FORMER Environment Minister Kenred Dorsett denied accusations yesterday that the former government sought to “suppress” a damning report from the Pan American Health Organisation, which classified the New Providence Landfill as an “urgent public health hazard” presenting a “chronic health risk” to residents.
Smith urges ‘fresh look’ at Davis for PLP leader
FORMER Progressive Liberal Party Cabinet minister George Smith urged the public to take a “fresh look” at PLP interim Leader Philip “Brave” Davis, suggesting that he is best suited to lead the party in the months ahead after a devastating loss at the polls last month.
Candidate who left council post to run again for local government
CHERVITA Campbell, the former chief councillor who stepped down from her post in 2015 from the City of Freeport Council, is again offering herself as a candidate in the local government elections set for June 22.Putting the past behind her, Ms Campbe
Load shedding carried out after cable problem
BAHAMAS Power and Light began load shedding yesterday morning after a “cable overloaded,” resulting in outages in western and central New Providence, according to Bahamas Electrical Workers Union President Paul Maynard. In an interview with The Tr
Mortimer: Budget favours rich not the small man
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Deputy Leader Chris Mortimer criticised the government’s 2017-2018 Budget in a press release, saying it “favours the rich but does very little for the small man”.Mr Mortimer said the Free National Movement (FNM) administ
Minister pays tribute to trade unionist Alexander Thompson
LABOUR Minister Dion Foulkes has expressed sadness over the death of trade unionist Alexander Thompson.Mr Thompson died last week after a long illness.“Mr Thompson was a trade unionist of great distinction, having served in numerous capacities as an
Govt ‘seeks landfill solutions in both short and long term’
THE Minnis administration has announced plans to pursue the “deconstruction and proper engineering” of the New Providence Landfill in response to a 28-page report compiled by officials from the Pan-American and World Health Organisations earlier this year.
Privatisation is considered for state-run enterprises
DEPUTY Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest said the government will consider turning state owned enterprises or quasi-government corporations over to the private sector as a way of retiring debt because the subsidies provided to them are exorbitant.
Davis names shadow cabinet
THE Official Opposition named its shadow cabinet over the weekend, with the party’s interim Leader Philip “Brave” Davis assuming shadow responsibilities for the portfolio of prime minister in addition to several other key areas.
