April 4, 2024
The House of Assembly building
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Green scheme may reward or penalise participants
BUSINESSES and households participating in new government-approved green initiatives could qualify for cost-saving incentives — but risk stiff penalties if they fail to meet strict emissions reporting requirements under new regulations tabled in the House of Assembly yesterday.
Govt U-turn on car insurance renewal on birth-month
Insurers have hailed the government’s move to abandon the “counter productive” stipulation that all Bahamian and resident drivers must annually renew auto insurance coverage in their birth month.
Bill tabled that would protect whistleblowers from retaliation
THE Davis administration tabled a bill in the House of Assembly to protect people who report unlawful or unethical activities within public and private organisations while also imposing severe penalties for anyone found obstructing the reporting process or engaging in misconduct.
Human rights committee still has not held meeting
HUMAN Rights Bahamas has called for the newly established parliamentary Human Rights Committee to begin its work, emphasising the urgent need to address ongoing issues affecting the Bahamian public.
Bridge Authority Bill passed in Parliament
PARLIMENTARIANS passed a bill yesterday to grant the Bridge Authority the power to own, manage, operate, and maintain any bridge in the country.
Gas dealers to protest as Parliament returns
Bahamian petroleum retailers will be on Bay Street to protest the Government’s “unconscionable” failure to approve a margin increase vital to their survival when Parliament resumes next Wednesday.
Trial by Judge Alone Bill passes in the House of Assembly
ELECTED officials passed a bill yesterday that would let people waive their constitutional right to a jury trial in favour of a trial by a judge alone.
Up to 25 years jail for gang members in proposed law
LONG-AWAITED anti-gang legislation was tabled in the House of Assembly yesterday - with gang members facing up to 25 years in prison.
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