D’Aguilar says RCI Beach Club project is good for Bahamians
FORMER Minister of Tourism and Aviation Dionisio D’Aguilar said he supports Royal Caribbean International’s $110m Paradise Island Royal Beach Club project.
FNM deputy calls Gonsalves’ commentary on Bahamas’ judiciary ‘unwarranted’
FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Shanendon Cartwright defended the Bahamian judiciary after a Caribbean leader launched a high-profile attack on the institution.
New Law Reform and Revision Act passed seeks to improve staffing and management
Parliamentarians passed a new Law Reform and Revision Act yesterday to modernise the legislative process.
Former PM slams Davis for not defending Bahamian judges at recent CARICOM symposium
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis questioned why Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis did not defend the Bahamian judiciary after another Caribbean leader slammed Bahamian judges.
Minnis demands details on US-based law company govt hired
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis urged his successor to reveal how much money the government is paying a US-based law firm to help the Davis administration manage public relations issues surrounding the collapse of FTX.
Bowleg still ‘investigating’ position on marital rape law
YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg suggested he is conflicted on whether marital rape should be criminalised.
MINNIS: PM ‘NO CLUE ON CRIME’ – Former leader says Davis focusing on US gun makers and not on tackling crime
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis accused his successor of putting the United States at the centre of this country’s crime problems rather than focusing on local sources of violence and dysfunction.
Henfield calls pay delay for public workers ‘unacceptable’
SENATOR Darren Henfield said it is unacceptable that salary payments to 900 public workers were delayed for the second time this year.
Stem cell research and therapy legislation to be replaced, says Darville
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday the government would repeal and replace the Stem Cell Research and Therapy Act with a modern law.
DPM invites health and well-being industries to expand their business in The Bahamas
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper discussed the health profile of The Bahamas during a health conference yesterday.
Sears and White support marital rape legislation
FORT Charlotte MP Alfred Sears and St Anne’s MP Adrian White said yesterday that they support criminalising marital rape.
Davis decries ‘epidemic’ of violence in Caribbean
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis decried the violence gripping the Caribbean region yesterday as he continued urging the United States to solve its gun trafficking problem.
Cartwright urges govt to consult with struggling straw vendors on rotation system
FREE National Movement deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright accused the government of neglecting struggling straw vendors.
East Grand Bahama MP calls GBPA utility hike ‘unfair’
EAST Grand Bahama MP Kwasi Thompson said the Grand Bahama Port Authority’s proposed utility rate adjustment would be unfair.
Ban ‘breeding and ownership of pitbulls’
ST ANNE’S MP Adrian White wants legislators to consider banning the breeding and ownership of pit bulls in The Bahamas.
