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Gov't sector policy contradicts PM on BTC cell monopoly

The Government’s draft communications sector policy makes no mention of extending the Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) cellular monopoly beyond its current April 2014 expiration, and instead calls for competition to come “as expeditiously as possible”.

Publication celebrating two years of PLP Government branded a waste

FORMER Opposition Senator Dr Duane Sands yesterday branded the latest publication celebrating two years of the government by Bahamas Information Services as wasteful propaganda.

Silence over scheduled BTC meeting

THE government remained tight-lipped on the Prime Minister’s meeting with Cable and Wireless executives, which was scheduled to be held yesterday afternoon.

A COMIC'S VIEW: Wells and Rollins pointing the finger at the Emperor

This week has been one of defections, reflections and deflections. Members of Parliament switched teams, two leaders went head to head in the proverbial “political game of chess,” and somehow another “party” cost us hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Baha Mar, Gov’t agree ‘progress’ but nothing else

Baha Mar and the Government last night continued to trade barbs over who was responsible for the $3.5 billion impasse and the delay of any resolution, although they agreed that some “progress” had been made during the Beijing negotiations.

Fitzgerald's failed teachings and the FNM Game of Thrones

ONCE again it pains me to have to make fun of my St Andrew’s schoolmate and former prefect, Minister of Education and Marathon MP the honourable Mr Jerome Fitzgerald.

A COMIC'S VIEW: FNM learns harsh lesson in how not to stage conventions

Last week, the Free National Movement (FNM) hosted one of the most uninspired and downright laughable conventions in recent memory. After months of internal squabbling and threats to run - letter in hand - to the Governor-General, the only thing that came out of the convention was a few insane sound bites. Shall we begin?

Bahamas has ‘tough draw’ for Beach Soccer WCup

As hosts, Bahamas was drawn as the top seed to play out of Group A against Switzerland, Ecuador and Senegal in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in April at the Malcolm Park beach soccer stadium.

Rally to call for end to sexual violence against women and children

A RALLY will be held tomorrow at Christie Park calling for an end to sexual violence against women and children.

BOB: ‘No stone left unturned’ in restructure plan

Bank of the Bahamas’ (BOB) managing director yesterday pledged to “leave no stone unturned” in returning to sustainable profitability, although few specifics were provided on a “transformation” exercise said to have been underway since January 2016.

Where did the $47.8m go? asked Hubert Chipman

WITH Baha Mar due to open at the end of next month, the Christie government is still haggling over government’s agreement to reimburse Baha Mar in the region of $45.3m as its contribution to the road works on West Bay Street and the airport connector road.

A YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: Object lessons in how to be a political leader

As we march towards yet another hotly contested general election, it is clear that The Bahamas needs measured, resolute and insightful leadership.

UPDATED: Dr Bernard Nottage dies age 71

FORMER Minister of National Security Dr Bernard Nottage has died at the age of 71.

A COMIC'S VIEW: Weeding out the excuses on marijuana

This week talks of the legalisation of marijuana wafted in the air. And while most Bahamians had an opinion on the controversial topic, our PM seemed to be doing his best “Apollo Ono” impersonation, skating around the subject. WHAT’S UP, DOC? Upon

Tom 'The Bird' Grant dies, aged 72

TOM BERUTTI ‘The Bird’ Grant passed away on Thursday after he went into a diabetic coma in hospital on Monday.

A COMIC'S VIEW: DNA left with scraps as PLP heads for The Hunger Games

THIS week, the party hopping, bandwagon jumping and succession saga continued. Shall we begin?

Rising soccer stars make headway with Lions

AFFORDED the chance of a lifetime to compete at the professional level this summer, two of the country’s rising soccer stars made an indelible impact on the Texas Dutch Lions FC Super 20 League, opening the doors for future players and new opportunities in the game.

It’s your time

Four years and a few months ago, the people of this wonderful nation lined up in droves to vote the Christie led PLP out of office due to a myriad of reasons coupled with Christie fatigue and serious allegations of corruption. A large majority stood in long lines in the scorching hot sun just for an opportunity to vote Minnis and the FNM into high office. The rest is now history.

Health Minister welcomes toxicologist, then says he hasn’t been briefed on his work

HEALTH Minister Dr Perry Gomez was yesterday unable to offer reporters insight into toxicologist Dr Rik van de Weerdt’s role in the government’s probe of the 2012 Rubis gasoline leak.

Unexpected generosity: Two sisters donate to Family Island children’s home

Not many people are aware that Cat Island even has a children’s home, so when Pastor Perry Wallace, chairman of the Old Bight Children’s Home’s executive board, was contacted about a private donation from a Nassau-based family he was surprised to say the least.

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