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PM calls on UN to ‘step up’ on human trafficking

AS he spoke of his administration’s plans to fortify the country’s borders in a bid to stave off increased migrant crossings, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis revealed that The Bahamas opted not to sign a declaration that suggested nations host undocumented people last June.

Wellington Miller is honoured on National Heroes Day

FORMER Bahamas Amateur Boxing Federation president and Bahamas Olympic Committee president Wellington Miller was invested with the Companion Order of Merit in an official ceremony on National Heroes Day on Monday at the Baha Mar Resort.

PM announces minimum wage increase to $260 per week

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has announced an increase in the country’s minimum wage from $210 to $260 per week.

Moody’s doubles down on ‘overly optimistic’ forecasts

Moody’s has doubled down on concerns that the Government’s Budget revenue forecasts are “overly optimistic” and that its debt servicing payments will be higher than projected due to the rise in global interest rates

DEREK SMITH: Don’t ignore cyber threat to mobiles

As should be evident by now, cyber security must always be a top business priority and, in most cases, it should be the priority. Unfortunately, other cyber security efforts have often overshadowed security initiatives related to mobile devices.

Murdered man ‘was out on bail’

A 40-YEAR-OLD man who was shot and killed at a farmer’s market on Baillou Hill Road South last Friday was said to be on bail for a serious offence at the time of his murder.

PM: BPL rise won’t lead to job cuts

PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis says he doesn’t believe that his administration’s decision to increase Bahamas Power and Light’s monthly fuel charge will lead to job layoffs and business closures.

Minister defends joint operation

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe says the joint national security operation between The Bahamas and The Turks and Caicos Islands is in the best interest of the country despite criticism from some quarters.

Mother and son shot dead off Kemp Road

A MOTHER and her adult son were shot dead off Kemp Road on Friday with police searching for a man on bail for murder to help them in their investigation.

Arrests for outstanding warrants, immigration purposes

ON Thursday police arrested a Bahamian man on several outstanding warrants and two males for immigration purposes.

DIANE PHILLIPS – Island Follies: A photographic look at the architecture that helped shape the beauty of our country

We are all guilty of it, we look at a city or a neighbourhood and see the big picture without stopping to think how it got that way - tall buildings or low level, peaked roofs or flat, classic or contemporary style, sprawling properties or narrow frontage. Rarely do we stop to wonder whose hand helped shape that built environment, or if there was a singular hand that left its mark on what stands today.

1,400 consumers disconnected from power grid

BAHAMAS Power and Light CEO Shevonn Cambridge has revealed that slightly more than 1,400 consumers have been disconnected from the power grid.

Atlantis: COVID rebound to ‘absorb’ BPL hit to $30m bill

A senior Atlantis executive yesterday voiced optimism that Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) massive fuel charge hikes will not slowdown the post-COVID tourism rebound “by itself” despite “the risk of eroding profits”.

BNBA wants govt to ensure the rights of breastfeeding mothers while on the job

THE Bahamas National Breastfeeding Association (BNBA) is urging the government to ratify United Nations Convention 183, which would ensure the rights of breastfeeding mothers while on the job.

NEW MOODY’S DOWNGRADE: Action taken over financing access fears

The Bahamas was last night urged to "move more urgently to rev the engine" after Moody's again downgraded the country's sovereign creditworthiness over fears its access to borrowing is being squeezed.

Gyms ‘may raise fees’ after BPL bills hike

THE looming increase in electricity bills will likely force some gym operators still recovering from COVID-19’s impact to consider raising membership fees or making other adjustments to help sustain operations, according to fitness stakeholders.

Bain and Grants Town community react to BPL bills increase

RESIDENTS of the Bain and Grants Town community are in uproar after Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis announced that Bahamas Power and Light will be increasing its monthly fuel charge in response to rising fuel costs.

Office of the Prime Minister explains BPL action

IN the wake of criticism about increases to Bahamas Power and Light bills, the Office of the Prime Minister released a statement last night explaining why the course of action was taken.

Sands: Govt has taken their eyes off the ball

WITH Bahamas Power and Light bills set to rise, Free National Movement Chairman Dr Duane Sands called on the Davis administration to be less “distracted” and more considerate of the Bahamian public.

Fusion braced for $400,000 electricity costs increase

FUSION Superplex is bracing for an increase of more than $400,000 in electricity costs due to Bahamas Power and Light’s bill hike, with its chief executive officer telling this newspaper the triple blow of higher electricity prices, increased food costs and an expected rise in employment wages has been known to “close down businesses”.

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