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Former AG: Will exists to change sex offences laws
FORMER Attorney General Allyson Maynard Gibson believes that public officials have the political will to actually make changes to sexual offences legislation.
Surveys begin over shanty towns issue
THE GOVERNMENT’S shanty town committee has started surveying several irregular communities in the country as it seeks to crack down on the growing problem, according to Works and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears.
Bridge tolls may go up - but not for cars
THE Bridge Authority yesterday announced a possible toll increase for vehicles with heavy equipment and weight restrictions on the Paradise Island bridges next year pending an assessment on the traffic impact on the structures.
BPSU negotiations ‘to be satisfied this week’
CHIEF labour consultant Bernard Evans said negotiations between the Bahamas Public Service Union will be satisfied by the end of the week.
Munroe left ‘disappointed’ by increased murder tally
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe expressed disappointment yesterday in the country’s murder toll which is the highest since 2017, saying “if one person is murdered, I am disappointed.”
DORIAN BREAKS ‘CANNOT GO ON’: Aid for hurricane-hit areas costing treasury purse ‘$50m a year’
The Ministry of Finance’s top official last night warned that Dorian-related tax breaks “cannot go on indefinitely” in their present form as they are costing the Public Treasury “probably $40m-$50m per annum or higher”.
National health care system plan
FROM the very early days of the late great and deeply lamented Sir Lynden Oscar Pindling, The Bahamas has been debating and talking about a National Health Care system, as nauseum.
Ministers praises promoted officers
A CABINET minster praised the Customs Department’s “hard work and dedication” in increasing government revenues and protecting Bahamian borders during a promotion ceremony for 62 officers.
Gov’t moves to expose small business ‘vision’
A CABINET minister says the Government is seeking to highlight “the ingenuity, talent and vision” of Bahamian entrepreneurs as part of small business month.
Lettuce case price up 119% above ‘normal’
FOOD retailers yesterday warned that vegetable prices will continue to increase with the cost for a case of lettuce soaring by 119 percent compared to normal times.
Trouble with ‘round two’
At some point in their lives, almost all men deal with the problem of not being able to achieve an erection quick enough after experiencing the first ejaculation.
THE QUESTION OF PATERNITY LEAVE: Bahamian mothers advocate for more time off for fathers
The birth of a child can be the most exciting yet stressful and tiring time of a woman’s life.
‘Hold your breath’ as tour of prison held
GOVERNMENT officials toured several prison wings under renovation at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services yesterday, including a newly refurbished juvenile facility that, once completed, will be able to accommodate up to 25 minor prisoners.
We’re on the Road to 50th Independence anniversary
THE Independence Secretariat yesterday launched the country’s 50th anniversary campaign, announcing events leading up to the milestone that starts next month with a national road race.
‘Stellar 2023’: Crowdfunding platform targets $26m raises
A Bahamian crowdfunding platform yesterday predicted 2023 “will be a stellar year” for capital raises with investors seeking a collective $26m set to approach the market between now and end-March.
Bahamas beats pre-COVID tourism volumes by 25.8%
The Bahamas has finally beaten pre-COVID tourism volumes as higher-spending stopover visitor arrivals for September exceeded 2019 numbers by almost 26 percent, it was revealed yesterday.
Central Bank holding steady as reserves drawdown gains pace
The Central Bank yesterday maintained its prediction that The Bahamas’ external reserves will end 2022 ahead of prior year levels even though October’s decline exceeded 2021 by some $58.3m.
Cable to appeal URCA fines over TV ‘quality’
Cable Bahamas is pledging to appeal the adverse findings and fines levied against it following a probe into the “quality of service” provided to its pay-TV customers during the 2021 calendar year.
FNM: Govt silent as Bahamas attacked on FTX
THE Free National Movement criticised the Davis administration’s delayed response to the collapse of FTX, adding that the reputation of The Bahamas is “under attack” due to the silence of the government.
Start a farm in your own backyard
THE City of Freeport Council has been distributing backyard farming kits to encourage residents to grow and eat their own food.
