Munroe stresses urgent need for conflict resolution training
National Security Minister Wayne Munroe has expressed concern over the lack of conflict resolution skills, noting a trend in domestic disputes across the country.
Freeport electricity battle is ‘difference of opinion’
A senior official with the Attorney General’s Office yesterday branded the legal dispute over who has regulatory authority for the energy sector in Freeport as a “difference of opinion”.
Bahamian business must rise to Amazon challenge
Many do not realise that the retail landscape in The Bahamas is on the verge of a seismic shift.
FOCOL in energy reform talks with US Gov’t bank
FOCOL Holdings is in negotiations with a US government-owned institution to finance its “nine-figure” investment in transforming New Providence’s baseload energy generation, its chairman revealed yesterday.
Atlantis, Baha Mar target $8m energy saving by ‘25
Atlantis and Baha Mar are expecting to enjoy a combined $8m in annual energy cost savings by next year amid industry calls yesterday for a further 43 percent slash in electricity rates.
LPIA hit by 900% hike from Water & Sewerage
THE Bahamas’ main airport gateway suffered a 900 percent increase in its Water & Sewerage bills during its 2022-2023 financial term as total utility costs surged by $1.5m year-over-year.
PM expects no change in climate change progress with Trump in office
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said he does not believe his efforts to get developed countries to tackle climate change substantially will be derailed following Donald Trump’s victory in the United States presidential election this week, despite Mr Trump’s critical views about climate science.
Inappropriate to speak on Pratt’s status, says Sears
IMMIGRATION Minister Alfred Sears would not specify yesterday when Immigration Director William Pratt will be replaced, saying it would be inappropriate for him to discuss specific personnel matters.
Davis clarifies comments over cost of living after backlash
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis clarified his comments on the high cost of living yesterday after sparking backlash for connecting the cost to people’s choices in an interview with reporters.
Immigration commission report coming ‘in due course’
IMMIGRATION Minister Alfred Sears said an immigration commission, appointed last year following the Keith Bell controversy, will be making its report “in due course”.
Amazon free delivery move
Bahamian retailers, courier companies and freight forwarders were yesterday put on alert over a “seismic” competitive threat after Amazon confirmed it is offering ‘free international delivery’ to this nation.
Two in court on separate ferocious dogs charges
TWO people were charged with separate ferocious dog charges.
Man charged with murder and attempted murder
A 28-year-old man was charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder in the Magistrate’s Court.
Red-Line Athletics to host free sprints and relay clinic, wellness seminar
The Red-Line Athletics Track Club is gearing up to host its fifth annual Motivational Health and Wellness Seminar along with a free sprints and relay clinic this weekend.
Clubs & Societies November 8, 2024
Friday, November 8, 2024
DIANE PHILLIPS: ‘My heart is full today’
Having vowed to steer clear of politics in these weekly columns for the last seven plus years, this week’s American elections were just too juicy and fodder-rich to ignore.
KENT BAZARD: The Anatomy of Speed Part 1 – How Speed is Produced in the Human Body
Speed is often what separates good athletes from great ones.
ERIC WIBERG: Ships immortalised in song - John B, Ballymena and Zelma Rose
WHEN folklore and fact intersect, often the truth is lost in the resulting haze.
Police claim decline in crime since ‘Clear, Hold, Build’ launch
POLICE claimed gunshots, murders, and armed robberies have declined in the Englerston community after the government launched its “Clear, Hold, Build” crime initiative last month.
Warned and discharged over possession of Indian hemp
A 20-year-old was given a warning yesterday after pleading guilty to having Indian Hemp.
