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EDITORIAL: How many assistants does Commissioner need?
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander’s defence of the recent promotion exercise that has left the Royal Bahamas Police Force with 14 assistant commissioners is a curious one.
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Grand Bahama Junkanoo community mourns the loss of Anthony ‘Huck’ Williams
THE Grand Bahama Junkanoo community is mourning the loss of cultural icon Anthony “Huck” Williams, the founder and leader of the Swingers Junkanoo Group, who died on December 24 after a long battle with cancer.
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Addressing citizenship inequalities is a priority next year, says Davis
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said that addressing citizenship inequalities is a priority for his administration next year.
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Opposition raises alarm over skyrocketing Q1 deficit
The Opposition’s finance spokesman yesterday warned against an “exploded” deficit for Q1 and chided the government on holding back on its August and September fiscal report for so long.
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Central Bank expects growth at ‘moderated pace’ in economy
The Central Bank revealed yesterday that the reduction in external reserve balances for November slowed by over $77.8m from 2022, reflective of net foreign currency outflows through the private sector.
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GB chamber chief: Govt has to tighten its belt too
The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce president said more focus needs to be put on public expenditure and the government needs to tighten its belt just like the average Bahamian.
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Online sales thriving - but in-store down on last year
Bahamian retailers are reporting a mixed Christmas sales period, but online platforms showed strong performance.
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PM announces changes to Cabinet
Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis has announced the following changes to the Cabinet, effective January 2, 2024:
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One Family optimistic despite hiccups and delays on Boxing Day
A YEAR after sweeping the Junkanoo parades, One Family finished a disappointing fifth in the 2023 Boxing Day parade but remains in “high spirits”, according to its leader.
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Music Makers get backlash over Hurricane Dorian theme
JUNKANOO group Music Makers drew backlash for referring to Hurricane Dorian during the Boxing Day parade –– but its leader said its performance was meant to be an “expression of love”.
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Authorities must ‘go back to table’ after murder count tops 100 again
AFTER missing his goal of keeping murders below 100 this year, police Commissioner Clayton Fernander said authorities must “go back to the table and see where we could strategise and do some things differently”.
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Fernander defends high number of ACPs
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander defended the high number of assistant commissioners in the Royal Bahamas Police Force after recent promotional exercises brought the number to 14.
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SUPERSTARS SHINE: Saxons inch past Valley, Colours take top spot in B
THE Shell Saxons Superstars unofficially won the Boxing Day Parade, dominating the major categories with its Ancient Rulers theme.
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Man visiting Bimini on a cruise ship drowns
A 55-year-old man from Pensacola, Florida, drowned in Bimini yesterday.
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Man charged with molesting 7-year-old girl remanded
A 20-year-old man was locked behind bars yesterday after he was accused of molesting his seven-year-old niece earlier this month.
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Man charged with having illegal firearm granted bail
A MAN was granted bail after he was allegedly found with a loaded gun outside a bar on Nassau Street following a brief police pursuit last week.
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Man held in prison after breaching his bail ten times
A MAN was sent to prison yesterday after he allegedly breached his curfew and failed to charge his monitoring device ten times this year while on bail for stealing charges.
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RBPF announce promotion exercise for 721 officers
POLICE last week announced the promotion of 721 officers.
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Laffer curve and taxes
WHAT is the Laffer curve? The tax rates and the amount of taxes collected by government, and the impact it has on the economy.
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What really needs to be done on roads
EVIDENTLY, the present Davis-led administration is moving full speed ahead with turning Gladstone Road into a dual carriageway, a project initially proposed by the former Minnis-led administration. No one can reasonably deny that New Providence has a traffic problem, so this road reconstruction project is welcome news.
