‘No idea’ on alleged $100m Colina debt
A Cabinet minister yesterday said he had “no idea” whether assertions that the Government owes $100m to the carrier providing medical insurance to security forces personnel is correct amid claims that qualified dependents are being denied coverage.
Fire truck donation honours two North Abaco boys
THE family of 12-year-old Montana Ferguson say they wish it did not take his death in a Crown Haven house fire last year for North Abaco to finally receive a new fire truck.
Sarkis triumphs over ‘deceit’ claims on 333-acre project
The Chief Justice has dismissed claims of “deceit, fraudulent misrepresentation and breach of confidence” that were levelled against Baha Mar’s original developer in relation to a separate 333-acre mixed-use development he was planning at Clifton Bay.
Boundaries Commission proposes two new seats: St James and Bimini and the Berry Islands
THE long-awaited Boundaries Commission report was tabled in the House of Assembly today, confirming recommendations to create two new constituencies ahead of the next general election.
BNU chief vows transparency in hospital death investigation
AS investigations continue into the death of Clanesha Adderley at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Bahamas Nurses Union (BNU) president Muriel Lighbourn said she would not speculate on what happened until the probe is complete, but assured that the concerns are being taken seriously.
Roberts beats Watson in ‘opinion poll’ as concerns raised over its relevance
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party deputy chairman Obie Roberts defeated contender ZNS General Manager Clint Watson in what was described as an “opinion poll” held by the Southern Shores branch on Monday night, a vote that has since raised concerns about its relevance and conduct.
Berry Islanders call for standalone seat as boundaries report expected to be tabled today
WITH the Boundaries Commission expected to table its long-awaited report in Parliament today, Berry Islands residents are calling for their own parliamentary seat, warning that proposals to merge the island with Bimini would once again leave them overlooked.
Father of five killed on pedestrian crossing
A 64-year-old man became the country’s first traffic fatality of the year after he was reportedly struck while using a pedestrian crossing on Bahamas Games Boulevard, with his family calling for answers and justice.
ALICIA WALLACE: The politics of power
IN A MILITARY operation, the United States abducted Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores from their home in Caracas.
Labour relations ‘stable’ as unions meet with Prime Minister Davis
THE Trades Union Congress (TUC) president yesterday said labour relations in The Bahamas remain "stable” as he reassured workers that talking to the Government remains productive.
School run stress: 15% quit or change their job
More than one in seven Bahamians have had to quit or change jobs to cope with the demands of school drop-offs and pick-ups, an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) report has revealed, with more than one-third blaming this for inhibiting career and income-earning opportunities.
Tensions boil over at PLP meeting for Southern Shores
TENSIONS nearly boiled over outside the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) headquarters last night as members of the Southern Shores branch gathered for a meeting to express their views on potential election candidates Clint Watson and Obie Roberts.
90 percent of Port Lucaya merchants ‘struggle to survive’
NEARLY 90 percent of business owners at Port Lucaya Marketplace are struggling to survive, with several stores closing in recent months and others “hanging for dear life,” as merchants press the property’s owner for a temporary rent reduction amid declining foot traffic and stalled redevelopment.
Boundaries commission expected to propose splitting two constituencies
THE Boundaries Commission is expected to table its long-awaited report in Parliament in the coming days, according to sources familiar with the matter, with proposals that include combining Bimini and the Berry Islands into a single constituency.
'Mom cried for help - but no one came'
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville yesterday vowed that his ministry would “do everything in its power” to investigate the death of Clanesha Adderley, as her family renewed calls for accountability after allegedly finding her lifeless in a hospital ward, tear-streaked and seemingly “trying to call for help”.
PLP chairman: US inflation driving Bahamas cost of living crisis
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said the Bahamas’ cost of living crisis is being driven largely by external forces, particularly inflation imported from the United States, warning that no government can fully shield the country from those pressures.
Candlelight vigil honours life of drowned boat captain Jayden Pinder
AN emotional candlelight vigil was held at Junkanoo Beach on Saturday in memory of Jayden Pinder, a promising young boat captain who died in a drowning incident after a wave knocked him from his jet ski just a day after Christmas.
