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FRONT PORCH: A national lottery can help Bahamians in countless ways

IN our 50th year of independence, the national debt remains a source of deep concern, with state resources stretched across our archipelago. The country remains at risk of downgrade from various rating agencies. The debt will worsen with the next major hurricane, pandemic and/or financial crisis.

EDITORIAL: BPL albatross around govt’s neck

BAHAMAS Power and Light may just be the albatross around the neck of this government.

Cleare calls for better working conditions for correctional officers

AMID recent allegations of prison officers breaking the law, Commissioner Doan Cleare is calling for better working conditions and increased payment to ensure more quality officers are attracted to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services.

BDCS commissioner seeks promotions - wants two per year for prison officers

SOME 444 Corrections officers are awaiting promotions at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services, with the process expected to commence before the end of the month, Commissioner Doan Cleare said yesterday.

BDCS works to address over 200 upgrades for prison certification

CORRECTIONS Commissioner Doan Cleare says the Bahamas Department of Corrections should be a certified correctional facility by mid-2024, pending completion of more than 200 upgrades and recommendations from the American Correctional Association.

UPDATE: Govt won't allow BPL to impose late fee

THURSDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: The Davis administration said it will not allow BPL to impose a late fee on the Bahamian people. It was only one of five considerations in a discussion to lower the company’s outstanding arrears, according to Acting Press Secretary Keishla Adderley at the OPM press briefing this morning. BPL also released a statement (left) saying it did not have plans to impose a late fee on its customers at this time.

BOB rejects $33m ArawakX demand

The Securities Commission was yesterday accused of “callous disregard” for ArawakX’s interests by allegedly interfering with its demand for a $33m settlement from Bank of The Bahamas.

Bahamasair in pilot retirement age rise over shortage fear

Bahamasair is seeking to raise its pilot retirement age to 65 amid fears it faces an imminent shortage of experienced captains with eight passing through the ‘departure gate’ since 2022.

Bahamas natural resources in $150m yearly protection

The Bahamas requires “in excess of $150m” annually to protect its critical natural resources, it was disclosed yesterday, amid efforts to raise just one-fifth of this sum to fund ongoing conservation projects.

Sands: Davis administration neglecting national priorities while campaigning

FNM chairman Dr Duane Sands has accused the Davis administration of prioritising spending on campaigning in West Grand Bahama and Bimini while neglecting other national priorities.

Over 30 immigration officers receive promotions and reclassification letters

THIRTY-four immigration officers received their promotion and reclassification letters yesterday in an exercise officials said was long overdue.

‘We’ll see how it plays out’, says Atlantis president - as they wait for the results of a traffic study

ATLANTIS’ president and managing director Audrey Oswell said the resort will see “how it plays out” after Wendy’s was granted approval for its Paradise Island restaurant.

‘A number’ of undocumented migrants apprehended, Immigration Minister says

IMMIGRATION Minister Alfred Sears said authorities apprehended “a number” of undocumented migrants living in the Kool Acres shanty town before demolition exercises in that community this week.

Conciliation talks have begun with Union of Public Officers and NIB, says Sears

NATIONAL Insurance Minister Alfred Sears said conciliation talks have started between the Union of Public Officers and the National Insurance Board and that he expects “there will be a meeting of minds” soon over unresolved issues.

Sears pledges transparency but won’t talk about Bell

IMMIGRATION Minister Alfred Sears refused to comment on the alleged actions of his predecessor yesterday, saying his focus is on improving efficiency and maintaining transparency at the Department of Immigration.

Lynes claiming attack on her character

AS the Progressive Liberal Party convention begins today, Robin Lynes has said there has been an “attack” on her character as she challenges for the chairman post.

Minister says minimum wage increase call ‘a little reckless’

LABOUR and Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said yesterday the government would not support another increase to the country’s minimum wage so soon after the last wage hike was introduced and believes calls from union leaders over the issue are “a little reckless”.

Four teams take 1-0 lead in championships

GSSSA volleyball in the spotlight

Four teams between the junior and senior divisions have advanced to a 1-0 series lead in the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) volleyball championships.

Waltiea Rolle transitions from hoops to coaching

WALTIEA Rolle, the first Bahamian to be drafted to the WNBA, will be the newest addition to the coaching staff at Noble Preparatory Academy (NPA) this school year.

Arawak port targets 40% energy slash

Nassau’s main commercial shipping port is aiming to slash energy costs by between 30-40 percent through its solar energy expansion with key financial indicators already beating 2024 full-year forecasts.

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