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Smith blasts the DNA for supporting immigration policy
THE Democratic National Alliance has been chastised for supporting the government’s new immigration policy as a prominent human rights advocate said yesterday the fledgling party is condoning regressive and dictatorial actions.
PM slammed for meeting with webshop representatives
ALLEGING that webshop owners are among Prime Minister Perry Christie’s financial backers, Free National Movement Chairman Darron Cash raised concerns yesterday about whether a recent meeting between Mr Christie and various webshop representatives was used to “cut favourable deals” days before the government tables its anticipated Gaming Bill in Parliament.
Former teaching union chief ‘trying to barge way back in’
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers Acting President Zane Lightbourne yesterday accused suspended BUT President Belinda Wilson of trying to “barge” her way back into the presidency before receiving confirmation from the union’s annual general meeting.
YOUR SAY: Poverty alleviation in The Bahamas begins with a history lesson
THE Bahamas is a nation of 700 islands and cays. While it is in close proximity to the United States of America, a developed nation, the Bahamas itself suffers from an identity crisis.
Chamber chief seeks ‘programmed’ Budget
The Chamber’s chairman has renewed calls for the Government to switch to programme-based budgeting, arguing that this will enable Bahamians to assess whether it is “cutting into the root causes” of its multi-million dollar deficit.
Fly fishing association wants rethink on regulatory body
THE Abaco Fly Fishing Guides Association has formally requested that the Department of Marine Resouces move away from the idea of installing the Bahamas Fly Fishing Industry Association as the regulatory body for the industry.
Fishing rules driving us away
A new draft of proposed flats fishing legislation has been released by The Department of Marine Resources. All Bahamians who fish, as well as guides that work in the business, second-homeowners with boats and even visitors to The Bahamas should be aware that both Bahamians and foreigners will be required to buy a fishing licence to fish in water less than six feet deep and if you get caught without one the fine is $3,000!
GIBSON SAYS DON’T WAIT TO RAISE NIB RATES: Former Labour Minister says 2024 economy may be no better
SHANE GIBSON, a former labour minister responsible for the National Insurance Board, believes the Davis administration should raise NIB contribution rates now rather than wait until 2024, warning next year might be no better for a rate hike than the current economic environment.
EDITORIAL: Is Brave the man to tackle migration issues?
IN the aftermath of the boat capsize that killed at least 17 Haitians, there is no shortage of problems to consider.
Outgoing Central Bank chief warns on ‘procedural overkill’
The Central Bank’s departing chief enforcer says it is “essential” that The Bahamas continue to beat anti-financial crime regulatory standards but do so without imposing “procedural overkill” on low-risk clients.
LIFE LINES: Putting your best foot forward
Get up, dress up, show up. Words and an attitude to live by. To be our best and live our best lives, we need to take those words and elevate that attitude to another level.To live our best lives we first need to challenge the illusion of perfection.
We are taking our job seriously, insists marijuana commission
BAHAMAS National Commission on Marijuana Co-Chairs Quinn McCartney and Bishop Simeon Hall yesterday insisted their Cabinet-appointed body was not on a fool’s errand.
Laing concern at debt inaction
FNM Senator Zhivargo Laing has criticised the government for “not showing any willingness” to tackle the country’s present financial situation and a predicted deficit of more than $500m.
Don't nationalise healthcare, BAF chief warns Gov't
THE Government was yesterday warned not to completely nationalise healthcare in the Bahamas, the Insurance Advisory Commission's (IAC) chairman also expressing concern that post-CLICO over-regulation would deter insurers from providing "savings-type products".
17th Nelson Cooper ‘Peace on da Streets’ Basketball Classic July 11-14
PASTOR Carlos Reid and his Hope Center and Youth Against Violence is eager to get the 17th annual Nelson Cooper Peace on da Streets Basketball Classic underway.
Laing accuses rivals of pandering
FORMER state minister for Finance Zhivargo Laing yesterday labelled the government's proposed mortgage relief plan as "political pandering" after the proposal was blasted by an international credit rating agency.
EDITORIAL: Why do so many seek to blame the victim?
IF there is one thing this past week has shown, it is that we are ill equipped for a discussion of the issues surrounding sex crimes and underage children.
Christmas is back
The Bahamas has been on a rough economic, mental and societal roller coaster over the past several years. First we had assorted storms and hurricanes, Dorian being the most destructive in many years.
'Sears unsuitable for his portfolio’
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard says Works and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears is “unsuitable” for his portfolio.
PM hails 'handpicked' Pintard
PRIME Minister Hubert Ingraham told a crowd of Free National Movement supporters in San Salvador that Senator Michael Pintard was handpicked to deliver that
