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YOUR SAY: Why should I vote?
WHILE browsing through several social media platforms, I have observed people expressing they feel no need to vote.
Claim that Chinese nationals had passports, work permits held investigated
THE Department of Immigration has investigated allegations that Chinese nationals who entered the country to construct the $3.5bn Baha Mar resort had their passports and work permits withheld in contravention to Bahamian law.
Private bank launches Bahamas trading desk
A LATIN American private bank yesterday said it has launched a new Bahamas-based trading desk, creating five jobs.Itaú Private Bank, in a statement, said the new facility was geared towards promoting investment by Brazilian and Latin American clients
Henderson leads Feng in windy LPGA Tour opener in Bahamas
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Brooke Henderson birdied the par-5 18th hole and had a one-stroke lead over top-ranked Shanshan Feng on Saturday in the suspended second round of the wind-swept Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic.
Bahamian energy start-up teams with solar provider
A BAHAMIAN green energy start-up has entered into a partnership with a Florida-based solar provider.Global Energy Solutions last week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a clean energy technical partnership with Orlando-based Sybac Solar,
Bird tourism scheme to help boost The Bahamas
THE Bahamas National Trust, the National Audubon Society and the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism have developed a joint Bird-based Tourism Initiative to help Bahamians take advantage of a growing, multi- billion dollar global market.
FIVE-YEAR LEASE RENEWED FOR AUTEC FACILITY IN ANDROS
THE government yesterday renewed its five-year lease agreement with the United States for use of the AUTEC facility in Andros.
25 trained clinical nurses to work in Grand Bahama
GRAND Bahama Minister Dr Michael Darville applauded a new initiative that recently produced 25 trained clinical nurses, graduates of a programme that is the collaboration of the Public Hospitals Authority, the University of The Bahamas and the Ministry for Grand Bahama.
In tribute to C.A.P. Smith
I READ with considerable sadness of the passing of C A P Smith, a former Permanent Secretary. I extend my profound sympathy to his wife Rachel and his children, all of whom I know personally and who CAP loved beyond measure.
Understanding the importance of our dreams
OUR dreams are our spiritual monitors, revealing to us excerpts of what’s pending for our lives in the spirit realm.
Labour Dept tackling Club Land 'Or pay
THE Minister of Labour says the Government is seeking to resolve “numerous complaints” from Club Land ‘Or staff about back pay owed to managers and line staff. Dion Foulkes said his Ministry had met with the general manager and one of the owners of
BEACH SOCCER: BAHAMAS WINS BEST EVENT AWARD
MONTHS after the successful hosting of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Nassau, The Bahamas scored its final goal of the season, winning the Best Event Award at this year’s Beach Soccer Stars gala in Dubai, Al Habtoor City.
Police launch works inquiry
A “very serious investigation” is underway at the Ministry of Works involving the misuse of government supplies, Works Minister Desmond Bannister confirmed yesterday.
COB worker’s deposits ‘rose by $10,000’
THE amount of extra money former College of The Bahamas employee Chimeka Gibbs received in payroll deposits from the college since 2010 increased by approximately $10,000 within a two-year window, Supreme Court jurors heard yesterday, totaling more than $100,000.
Three Ministry of Works employees, truck driver, plead guilty to stealing charges
THREE Ministry of Works employees and a self-employed truck driver pleaded guilty to stealing by reason of employment and were ordered to pay $5,372 in fines and compensation before they are released from prison.
MPs’ pay is lagging behind
I have a need to address the issue of a pay raise for parliamentarians as I have supported this initiative under every government over the past 15-20 years.
'Blacklist' threat highlights builder self-regulation need
The BAHAMIAN Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday accused the government of effectively assuming the role of the industry’s self-regulatory Board in threatening to “blacklist” companies over incomplete work.Leonard Sands hit out after
Four months on and Oban deal still under review
THE controversial Oban Energies deal proposed for Grand Bahama is still under review by the government, Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest said yesterday.It has been four months since the government signed the heads of agreement for the $5.5bn oil
Full automation for Immigration department by July, says director Russell
THE IMMIGRATION department will be fully automated by July, according to its director Clarence Russell. Mr Russell revealed training had already commenced for the new system with assistance from CBN, the Canadian Bank Note Company, which facilitated
Natural resources group challenges $2.5m royalty for aragonite mining
A Bahamian natural resources lobby group believes the Government can reap more than $2.5m a year from aragonite royalties, and urged it to publicly disclose all economic impact studies.Dana Munnings, an attorney and president of The Bahamas Natural R