Man fined $5,000 for metal pipe assault
A MAN who admitted assaulting and injuring someone with a metal pipe in Nassau Village was fined $5,000 yesterday.
Governance reformer: Fighting corruption will cut cost of living
Governance reformers yesterday argued that fully implementing and resourcing anti-corruption measures will help ease The Bahamas’ cost of living pressures after this nation slipped one place in Transparency International’s annual Corruption Perceptions Index.
Bahamian realtor unveils its ‘Circle of Excellence’
A Bahamian realtor has unveiled its 2025 Circle of Excellence winner to honour agents and teams who show outstanding performance and commitment.
Regulator warns Bahamians on ‘relationship’ fraud scams
The Securities Commission yesterday revealed it is participating in a five-day global campaign as part of a drive to better protect Bahamians from falling victim to so-called ‘relationship’ or ‘romance’ fraud scams.
$100m roadworks funding via ‘receivables factoring’
A $100m loan that will enable a Bahamian contractor to complete 200 miles of roadworks on Exuma and Eleuthera has been structured as an “accounts receivables factoring” arrangement, it was revealed yesterday.
Resolving Perpall Tract floods set to cost $5.7m
A $5.7m investment is needed to solve flooding and poor drainage in the 350-acre Perpall Tract and east Grove area of northern New Providence, an engineering study is estimating, with the planned new hospital not adding to these woes.
Frustrated Mayaguana residents promised Gov’t pay ‘next week’
The Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) newly-confirmed election candidate yesterday promised frustrated Mayaguana residents that long-delayed payments from the Government will be made next week.
‘Last shot’ for regulating construction profession
The Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday said the launch of a public petition is the industry’s “last shot” to persuade the Government to initiate regulatory oversight of the construction industry prior to the upcoming general election.
Former FNM women’s president defects to PLP after 33 years
A FORMER senior Free National Movement figure crossed the political divide yesterday, ending a 33-year association with the FNM and declaring her support for Prime Minister Philip Davis and the Progressive Liberal Party ahead of the next general election.
‘He’s not an animal’, says family of hit-and-run victim
A FAMILY says a man was left to die like an animal on a dark roadway in New Providence — and they are now pleading for the driver who struck him to come forward and face what they did.
Senior FNMs to Minnis ‘your time has passed’
FORMER Cabinet ministers from the Minnis administration reacted with dismay yesterday after Dr Hubert Minnis announced that he intends to contest Killarney as an independent candidate, a move that would sever his ties with the Free National Movement and upend one of the party’s safest seats.
ALICIA WALLACE: Love is active
THIS year, Valentine’s Day is on a Saturday, making it easy for business to capitalise on the human desire to be loved and the social condition to give and expect love to take tangible forms.
US investor gets green light for $35M cay revival
A US investor yesterday confirmed the Government has provided all approvals for his $35m acquisition that promises to revive the Berry Islands’ Great Harbour Cay destination after 50 years of economic stagnation.
Two people granted bail in forgery case prosecutors call ‘national security’ risk
TWO people accused of trying to use forged Bahamian citizenship documents that prosecutors say originated overseas were granted bail yesterday amid warnings of national security risks as the country approaches an election.
Minnis takes aim at ‘afraid’ FNM candidates switching seats
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis took shots at Free National Movement candidates who, after holding office in certain constituencies, are now seeking election in different seats.
Pharmacies unite to fight illegal drug sales after Tribune probe
SEVERAL local pharmacies have joined forces to warn the public about the dangers of illegally selling prescription medicines, rolling out flyers and social media campaigns after a recent Tribune investigation shed light on the issue.
Bahamas ties us on corruption index, but advocate warns of daily reality
THE Bahamas’ steady showing in Transparency International’s latest corruption index masks a deeper problem: despite years of legislative reform, many Bahamians still do not feel the impact of anti-corruption efforts in their daily lives, a governance advocate warned yesterday.
'They ain’t coming in my yard’: FNM veteran slams Rick Fox pick
THE Free National Movement’s decision to ratify Rick Fox as its Garden Hills candidate has triggered sharp internal backlash from some, including a former constituency chairman accusing the party’s leadership of driving it into decline and sidelining loyal members.
Yntegra offers to complete stalled Black Point community centre
A MIAMI-based investment firm has submitted a formal proposal to help complete a long-planned community centre in Black Point, Exuma, positioning the project as a stand-alone community benefit amid delays to broader development in the area.
Teen arrested as police investigate Abaco stabbings
POLICE are investigating two separate stabbing incidents in Abaco on Monday night, one of which led to the arrest of a 17-year-old male.
