Minister: ‘Much work’ despite Moody’s stable credit rating
A Cabinet minister has affirmed “much work” remains to rebuild sufficient “headroom” for the Government’s finances despite Moody’s confirmation of The Bahamas’ creditworthiness and ‘stable’ outlook.
Pharmacists: Consumer chief ‘threw us under bus’
The Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association’s (BPA) head yesterday branded talk of a partnership with the Consumer Protection Commission as “laughable” as he accused its chairman of throwing the sector “under the bus”.
CCA: $1.6bn Baha Mar ruling ‘not the last word’
Sarkis Izmirlian and Baha Mar’s contractor traded further blows yesterday with the latter asserting the $1.6bn verdict against it “is by no means the last word” as it formally filed notice of its planned appeal.
$270m cruise boost goal ‘not impossible’
The Bahamas will gain a $270m economic boost if it elevates per capita cruise passenger spending in line with regional highs, as Nassau Cruise Port’s top executive asserted: “It’s not impossible. Others are doing it.”
Leukaemia patient placed on probation after admitting to smoking hemp for pain
A WOMAN recovering from leukaemia was placed on six months probation yesterday after admitting to smoking marijuana to manage pain.
$4,500 bail on charge of grievous harm
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of seriously injuring another man during a physical altercation last week.
Man accused of raping a woman suffering with a mental disorder
A 31-year-old man was taken into custody for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman with a mental disorder on two occasions this year.
Remanded on charges of rape and burglary
A 45-year-old man was remanded in custody yesterday for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman during a home invasion earlier this month.
ALICIA WALLACE: Match words with actions
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) was held last week in Apia, Samoa, drawing delegations from 56 countries. This meeting, held every two years, provide an important space for Commonwealth countries to plan, exchange knowledge, and make commitments around the set themes. This year, the theme was “One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth”. Through CHOGM, the Samoa Communiqué of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting was produced.
Supreme Court upholds PHA’s decision to terminate cleaning company’s contract
A SUPREME Court judge upheld the Public Hospitals Authority’s (PHA) decision to terminate a contract with a cleaning company, citing underperformance as justification for the termination.
Man believed to be target of Fox Hill shooting released
THE man police believe was the intended target of Monday’s deadly Fox Hill shooting was released from custody yesterday, according to National Security Minister Wayne Munroe.
PM warns murder case backlog could take up to a decade to clear
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis warned that it could take up to a decade to clear the country’s backlog of murder trials, even as his administration pursues initiatives to accelerate proceedings.
Fatal fight leaves two relatives dead
RBPF officers have launched an investigation after a fight with a cutlass left two relatives dead.
PM emphasises collaboration at Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association Forum
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis welcomed regional leaders to the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) Forum, emphasising the importance of collaboration in strengthening the aviation network across Latin America and the Caribbean.
PM marks import of Lucayan remains return
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis called yesterday’s return of Lucayan human remains, previously housed at a Michigan university for nearly 100 years, a historic moment connecting The Bahamas to its ancestral past.
Still no DNA results on body found burned in GB
POLICE are still awaiting DNA test results to identify burned remains found in a car near the Grand Bahama Highway in early September.
Thompson urges union to give time to Labour Dept to address concerns
AS the Bahamas Customs Immigration & Allied Workers Union (BCIAWU) holds a strike poll today on possible industrial action, Labour Director Howard Thompson urged the union to allow his department time to address its concerns about unpaid overtime pay.
Bishop says he was shocked at rape charge against MP
A RELATIVE of the complainant in North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish’s rape trial expressed shock over the allegations and said in court that he had previously encouraged the pair to marry.
Care home owner is held by police
MERVIE Knowles, administer of Home Away From Home, was taken into police custody yesterday as part of fraud investigations, days after her actions concerning a former elderly resident at the senior care facility in Grand Bahama sparked a national uproar.
