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PM should not be deterred
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis should ignore the naysayers. There are some people who keep asking what has the government done so far? To me, they must be blind not to see.
Top RBC executive says Bahamas' 'mojo' returns
THE Bahamas is getting its “mojo” back, according to Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) top Caribbean executive, who said: “We’re excited about The Bahamas’ prospects.”Speaking at RBC’s recent Client Service Centre launch, Rob Johnston added: “We are commi
When you look away...
WHEN the public does not watch things happen…been watching and report.
Chief Justice Turner? it's just a typo
The search for a permanent Chief Justice appeared over yesterday - but only for a moment.Justice Bernard Turner was named there in black and white on the government’s own official directory - name, phone numbers and email address under the grand titl
Symonette calls on banks and schools to be sympathetic on expired permits
IMMIGRATION Minister Brent Symonette yesterday appealed to local banks to exercise sympathy and sensitivity in handling the accounts of people with expired residency or work permits.Mr Symonette said he was unaware of any legal mandate for banks to s
Minister targets hotel investment
The Minister of Tourism has told attendees at a major resort industry conference that “when it comes to investing, it’s ‘Better in The Bahamas’”.Dionisio D’Aguilar was addressing a luncheon during the 22nd annual International African-American Hotel
Reckless powerboats and missing police
WESTERN promenade, midday Monday, September 4th... shocked to hear and see a red powerboat speeding and making sharp moves in Nassau Harbour realising to my knowledge there is a very low speed limit for any type of water craft.
RBDF, do your job
Defending our borders - why can’t the different agencies carry out their prescribed mandate? What is this smart talk of Task Force? Too American for me!
Time for Minnis to be ousted
It seems that our system of governance has devolved into a discretionary representative democracy. Politicians get elected claiming they will represent the interests of the people and somewhere along the way they seem to only represent their own interests. I don’t know when it happened, but it has been that way for decades.
Living in a time of madness and folly
The toxic Corona Virus in The Bahamas seems to be bringing all the political would-bee out of the woods. They seem to be going rudderless, wild and crazy about what should be done to deal with the contagion in our country.
Abaco conference to focus on airlift, jobs
The 15th annual Abaco Business Outlook (ABO) conference will address the island’s economic challenges, including reduced airlift and high unemployment, when it is held next Thursday.The forum, which will take place on Thursday, September 20, at the A
Governor forecasts more financial industry shrink
THE CENTRAL Bank’s governor yesterday forecast a further decrease in the number of banks and trust companies operating in The Bahamas, with several smaller entities indicating plans to exit.John Rolle, pictured, addressing an anti-money laundering/co
'We need more people' in diving industry
MINISTER of Agriculture and Marine Resources Michael Pintard yesterday issued a call for all young Bahamians interested in a diving career to contact his ministry.Michael Pintard stressed the need for more Bahamians in this industry, and invited inte
Rebuilding in The Mudd
We can sympathise with the plight of Haitians evacuated from Abaco to temporary shelter in Nassau. It is painful for anyone, particularly single-parent families with no back- up resources, to be displaced from a long-time home, even if if it’s nothing more than a shanty without running water.
Ferguson and Bearcats to face the Temple Owls on Saturday
CHRIS Ferguson and the Cincinnati Bearcats are faced with the most important segment of their schedule with an opportunity to earn a spot in a New Year’s Six bowl game. Cincinnati, ranked No.19 in the College Football Playoff Rankings and No.17 in t
Sands dismisses job fears of junior doctors
A representative of junior doctors in the public sector raised alarm yesterday about the employment status and future of more than a dozen junior doctors but Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said no one is being terminated.
Minister commends athletes
MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg congratulated Team Bahamas on their performances at the World Athletics’ 2022 World Indoor Championships.
Prime Minister meets Jamaican counterpart Holness
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis met with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness and a small delegation during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister on West Bay Street yesterday.
DISCHARGE OVER GROCERY THEFTS
A 40-year-old man who was caught trying to steal several household items from a local grocery store last week was granted a conditional discharge yesterday.
Security officer admits having unlicenced gun
A magistrate is set to determine the fate of a security officer who admitted having an unlicenced firearm that he claimed he kept with him for “protection”.