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Miller: $5m needed to fix landfill site problems
TALL Pines MP Leslie Miller yesterday estimated that it would cost the government nearly $5m to “fix the problems” at the New Providence Landfill and prevent future fires.
Jazz Chisholm Jr scores run in 7-6 loss to Braves
JAZZ Chisholm Jr continued his production at the plate but the Atlanta Braves rallied late to prevent the sweep and stop the Miami Marlins’ win streak at four.
Union chief: Taking vaccine should be a choice for teachers
TAKING the COVID-19 vaccine should be a personal choice for teachers, Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson said yesterday.
Smoke affecting New Providence from landfill and bush fire, says minister
THE thick white smoke that blanketed communities in western and southern New Providence yesterday morning came from a combination of fires including the New Providence Landfill and a large bush fire on Carmichael Road, according to Environment Minister Kenred Dorsett.
Slop buckets still being used at Fox Hill prison
THE inhumane practice of “slopping” is still alive in the over-crowded maximum security block at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDCS), Fox Hill, according to Commissioner of Corrections Patrick Wright.
Medical supplies blocked by US will arrive next week
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Darren Henfield said a shipment of medical supplies ordered by the Ministry of Health but blocked by US officials will arrive in the country next week.
Digital wallets can be used to pay bills
PEOPLE collecting unemployment payments at SunCash can use a “digital wallet” to pay bills as an alternative to redeeming cash in person, according to National Insurance Board (NIB) Director Dr Nicola Virgill-Rolle. On Tuesday, scores of people queu
Straw vendors - keep market closed
STRAW vendors are calling for the government to push back the Straw Market’s re-opening date until the cruise ship industry resumes in September.
EDITORIAL: Warning signs for the economy
HOW seriously is our economy being hurt by COVID-19? Our lead story today is a telling sign.
Sands confirms imported child measles case
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands confirmed another imported case of measles in a three-year-old tourist on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters outside of Cabinet, Dr Sands said the Ministry of Health has continued with its vaccination programme to combat t
Jones and Sun lose Game 3
Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun are faced with must win situations to keep their season and 2021 title hopes alive.
It’s official! Bowl week kicks off in Bahamas
BOWL week has officially kicked off in the Bahamas.
National independence prayer for anniversary
A NATIONAL independence prayer has been created to mark the 40th Anniversary of Independence.
Concerns amid fresh oil spill off Grand Bahama
OFFICIALS of the Ministry of Transport and Aviation have launched a full investigation into another oil spill that occurred off Grand Bahama over the weekend.
Halkitis: No viable option other than VAT
APART from the imposition of Value Added Tax (VAT), the Bahamas has no other viable option to spark the required streams of revenue it needs to arrest government debt, according to State Finance Minister Michael Halkitis.
Gov't urged to remove planning 'bottlenecks'
A well-known contractor yesterday urged the Government to identify and alleviate the “bottlenecks” in the planning and approvals process, particularly for single-family homes, claiming that such projects were pumping money directly back into the the economy.
Miller says BEC customers threaten to sue over leaks
BAHAMAS Electricity Corporation Executive Chairman Leslie Miller yesterday said the corporation now faces threats of legal action following leaks of information concerning large sums of money owed by high-profile customers.
Sports notes
THE Baptist Sports Council has announced that their 2015 Softball Classic will get underway on Tuesday, November 17, at the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
Tourism standards must ‘runneth over’
The Bahamas must improve its customer services and ‘value for money’ standards if the tourism industry is to remain competitive, an Atlantis executive said yesterday.
SPORTS NOTES
THE Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools is scheduled to complete its regular season for softball starting at 4pm today and on Tuesday at the various schools that have to play make-up games,
