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Halkitis says country’s fiscal position stronger than last year
ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis said the country’s fiscal position is stronger than last year.
Munroe defends both monitoring company and police after criticism
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe defended both the company that monitors people on bail and police who respond to notifications about bail violations after both groups were criticised.
NIB move saves drug access for thousands
The National Insurance Board (NIB) last night went manual to preserve access to essential medicines for thousands of Bahamians after the National Prescription Drug Plan’s IT system crashed.
Project fills ‘10-year void’ for upper middle housing
A south-west New Providence development was yesterday said to be filling a “ten-year void” in the middle class housing market after clinching $13m in lot sales during its first three months.
‘Tables are turned’: BPSU chiefs in vacation pay fight
An ex-Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU) president has enjoyed “limited success” in securing the $72,000 in accrued vacation pay he alleges is owed following a furious legal battle.
Gov’t ‘betting on ability’ to prove the IMF wrong
The Government is “betting on our ability” to hit its fiscal targets, a Cabinet minister asserted yesterday, predicting that the Opposition and other critics will “be wrong again”.
Bahamians ‘get better IP protections abroad’
Bahamians are better able to safeguard their intellectual property rights and innovations in foreign countries than at home due to an existing regime that is “so antiquated”, the Attorney General said yesterday.
Carl Hield on a roll in pro bouts
SINCE making his professional debut in October, Bahamian boxer Carl Hield has been unstoppable.
NPBA: High Flyers earn victories
THE Sand Dollar High Flyers division one and two teams added another victory to their win columns after defeating the Island Development Rebels and BIBT Great Whites on Wednesday night at the CI Gibson Gymnasium.
Hero World Challenge at Albany: Tiger Woods has a sloppy finish for a 75
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Tiger Woods held up just fine yesterday in his first time competing in eight months, except for limping at the end. That was more about his golf than his fused right ankle.
WSC worker denies being coerced to testify against Gibson
A SENIOR employee at the Water and Sewerage Corporation denied a defence attorney’s suggestion yesterday that she was coerced into giving evidence against Adrian Gibson and his co-accused to avoid being charged in the case.
FNM’s downfall by Pintard
The Free National Movement (FNM), once a symbol of political strength and progress in the Bahamas, now languishes under the lackluster leadership of Michael Pintard. This period in the party’s history will likely be remembered as a time of missed opportunities, strategic blunders, and a glaring disconnect from the Bahamian electorate.
Samoa agreement - good or not?
There is presently a push to have the African, Caribbean, and Pacific countries sign on to a 20-year binding agreement with the European Union (EU). This is a revised version of two previous agreements that primarily dealt with trade between the regions, amongst other benefits.
Man accused of sexually abusing mentally ill woman gets bail
A FORMER corrections officer was granted bail yesterday after he twice allegedly sexually abused a mentally ill woman this summer.
Man accused of having gun and ammo granted $9k bail
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after he was allegedly found with the shell of a gun and 11 rounds of ammunition last week.
Possession of a gram of marijuana leads to $1,300 fine for man
A MAN was fined $1,300 after admitting to having a gram of marijuana last weekend.
STATESIDE: Polls showing young and black voters may abandon Democrats
“OH my God!” a veteran pundit exclaimed. “Look at this!” She pointed to a recent copy of the New York Times with the following headline: “Why Biden’s weakness among young voters should be taken seriously.”
EDITORIAL: Concerning that Davis was shocked by IMF report
WHEN Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis declared himself in yesterday’s Tribune to be “shocked” by a conclusion from the International Monetary Fund over the country’s deficit, it needs to be considered in light of how government actually works.
Bahamas Bar supports Johnson amid magistrate dispute
THE Bahamas Bar Association president came out in support of former Immigration Minister Elsworth Johnson after concerns Mr Johnson wrote to Chief Justice Ian Winder about a senior magistrate were leaked, allegedly prompting the judge to complain to the police.
Gas retailers: ‘This is the time’ for margin increase
Bahamian petroleum retailers yesterday urged “this is the time” to grant a margin increase following last week’s 64-cent price drop with many said to be on the brink of “throwing away the keys”.
