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STATESIDE: Recent firings at major news outlets do little to change the media’s landscape
AMERICA’S highly politicised, highly polarised cable TV networks regained centre stage once again this week, as both Fox and CNN fired popular stalwarts in the wake of accumulated indiscretions. It wasn’t surprising. A bit disappointing, maybe. But not too surprising.
Munroe: Moves to limit bail for murder will be struck down
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said there is no way to restrict bail grants through legislation, noting past efforts have failed throughout the region.
Aquapure ‘dam bursts’ over price increases
A Bahamian bottled water supplier yesterday said it had been forced to implement its first product-wide price increase for 15 years as “a last resort” with costs having increased “no less than 30 percent” since COVID hit.
$20m developer seeking ‘wasteful’ restrictions end
A Bahamian developer yesterday voiced optimism that the planning authorities will eliminate “wasteful” restrictions to allow his proposed $20m project to proceed and create over 100 construction and full-time jobs combined.
Show not spooked by FTX through DARE-ing reforms
Reforms to The Bahamas’ digital assets regulatory regime must send a “strong message” that this nation remains open to innovation and has not been spooked by FTX’s collapse, an industry entrepreneur urged yesterday.
Demolition has started on downtown buildings
DEMOLITION of buildings has started downtown, with Tourism, Aviation and Investments Minister Chester Cooper revealing that about six have been knocked down so far.
US allows student visa applications a year in advance
US Embassy Vice Consul Lance Peterson said that “a great change” in applying for a US Student Visa is that candidates may now do so a year before their programme’s start date.
PI entrepreneur hits back over ‘damn lie’
The Bahamian entrepreneur seeking to restore Paradise Island’s lighthouse yesterday blasted that it was “a damn lie” for Royal Caribbean to assert his project will have a higher guest density than its own.
Govt would ‘absolutely’ address fronting issue
LABOUR Minister Keith Bell said immigration officials are reviewing Chief Justice Ian Winder’s recent ruling on “fronting”, adding the government would “absolutely” address the controversial, long-standing practice.
Man shot dead in Kennedy Subdivision
A MAN was shot multiple times as he sat outside his apartment complex and died as he tried to flee to safety last night in the country’s latest murder.
LARODA WARNS NIB RUNNING ON FUMES: He adds ‘the first rate increase is not going to save the fund’
MYLES Laroda said the National Insurance Board fund is “basically running on fumes” and can only be stabilised when the contribution rate is increased by 1.5 per cent for the third or fourth time in the future.
Road markings
I would like your urgent assistance with regards to having the markings installed and repainted on the roadways in New Providence. I remember when we did the basic things well, but recently many don’t see dirt or simple improvements to be made.
Three charged over traffic fatalities
TWO MEN and a woman were charged yesterday with vehicular manslaughter after separate traffic fatalities in Eleuthera and New Providence.
Minister urges end to construction ‘fronting’
A Cabinet minister yesterday lamented the failure to fully implement legislation to regulate the Bahamian construction industry as he called for an end to ‘fronting’ arrangements that enable foreign ownership in a sector reserved for locals.
Contractors warned on work permit violations
A Cabinet minister yesterday hinted the authorities will soon target Bahamian employers who employ illegal migrants as he urged contractors to ensure their work permit holders comply with the law.
Port Authority ‘game in town’ for Freeport
The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) remains “the game in town” for all investors seeking to do business in Freeport, the island’s Chamber of Commerce president said yesterday.
Water Corp agrees $3m industrial deal
The Government has signed a $3m industrial agreement with the trade union representing the Water & Sewerage Corporation’s line staff that includes four set salary increases over the next three years.
Athletes depart for Penn Relays
With the athletes fuelled by the momentum coming off some big performances at the 50th Oaktree CARIFTA Games, they will now look to make their mark internationally.
Claridge Primary in the lead going into day two
THE New Providence Public Primary Schools Sports Association (NPPPSSA) made its return to the original Thomas A Robinson National Stadium yesterday for their annual track and field meet.
Eunice Oliver: ‘Boxing was his world’
MEMBERS of the Bahamas Boxing Federation (BBF) delivered their heartfelt sympathy and condolences in person to the Oliver family following the untimely death of boxer Tyrone Oliver Jr.
