‘Global oil must pay climate fund’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said fossil fuel companies should contribute two percent of their profits to a climate fund that aids vulnerable countries, noting the Attorney General is pushing the International Court of Justice to compel firms to pay because they may not do so willingly.
PM slammed for not fixing act he deemed dangerous
LEGISLATORS passed amendments to the National Crime Intelligence Agency Act yesterday –– but not before Michael Pintard condemned Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis for failing to confront provisions he deemed “dangerous” and “unconstitutional” while in opposition.
Outrage over ‘appalling’ outcome in elderly woman’s rape trial
A NINE-year prison sentence for a man who pleaded guilty to multiple violent crimes, including the rape of an elderly woman, sparked outrage from female Free National Movement (FNM) members yesterday, with Senator Michela Barnett-Ellis calling the outcome “appalling”.
Tearful Caroline Ellison gets 2 years in prison over her role in FTX fraud
Caroline Ellison, a former top executive in Sam Bankman-Fried’s fallen FTX cryptocurrency empire, was sentenced to two years in prison on Tuesday after she apologized to everyone hurt by a fraud that stole billions of dollars from investors, lenders and customers.
UB to take measures to limit AI usage as students turn to ChatGPT for help
SOME professors at the University of The Bahamas have complained about the effect ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence platforms have had on education, saying students are using them to write essays or cheat on assignments.
Public transportation unions to meet with Coleby-Davis over fuel margin rise
TRANSPORT Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis said her ministry would hold private meetings with taxi, bus, and livery drivers following concerns from unions about approved margin increases for petroleum retailers.
Parents rush to collect children after school fire at Uriah McPhee
CLASSES at Uriah McPhee Primary School were dismissed early yesterday due to a fire and smoke accumulation.
Bowe: Basic banking accounts will only help small segment
CLEARING Banks Association chairman Gowon Bowe said that basic banking accounts, which Central Bank governor John Rolle identified as one potential solution to concerns about bank fees, would primarily benefit a small segment of society: unskilled workers, students, and the elderly.
NIB unemployment payouts up by 25%
THE National Insurance Board paid roughly $940,000 in unemployment benefits last month, a 25 percent increase compared to its average payouts due to higher contribution rates and seasonal hotel closures.
Singing Bishop warns of WhatsApp scammers
THE “singing” bishop, Lawrence Rolle, said he fell victim to a novel scam that threatened his non-profit.
Six injured in two separate boating accidents on Sunday
SIX people were injured in two separate boating accidents on Sunday, with one victim in critical condition.
Munroe: Urgent need to address rising threat of illicit firearms
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe emphasised the urgent need to address the rising threat of illicit firearms in The Bahamas, reporting that approximately 90 percent of homicides in the country over the past five years involved firearms.
Munroe says he can’t confirm if police probe findings would be made public
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said he could not confirm whether the findings of a police corruption probe linked to voice notes would be publicised.
Grandfather accused of seven counts of incest
A 57-year-old man was remanded to custody after he allegedly molested his underaged granddaughter over four years.
Banks may face new rules on account fees
CENTRAL Bank governor John Rolle said one solution to high bank fees is to require banks to offer a basic banking account with regulated costs.
