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Memo ‘just a reminder, not a way to silence staff’

THE president of Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute said a recent memo sent to staff was not meant to silence anyone, but to just remind them of an existing internal policy.

ZNS angers at ‘pay for it or lose it’ plan on medical insurance

UNIONS representing workers and managers at the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas are outraged at executive management’s reported plan to force employees to pay for their medical insurance or drop it completely.

Two BTVI staffers dismissed for theft

TWO Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute staff members have been fired for stealing following an independent investigation by its board of directors.

No place for petty politics

ANGLICAN Bishop Laish Boyd has expressed concern about the level of “petty politics” that goes on in The Bahamas, which he deemed “not good” for the country.

Davis calls for Turnquest to resign over fraud allegations

Progressive Liberal Party Leader Philip "Brave" Davis has called for Deputy Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest to resign over allegations of a $27m fraud.

Fred Mitchell speaks out over pensions

PLP chairman Senator Fred Mitchell yesterday heavily criticised the way in which pensioners, especially those who served in Parliament, are dealt with when it comes to receiving payments.

‘Why is COVID treatment proposal being ignored?’

LOCAL physicians are disappointed with the Public Hospitals Authority for allegedly ignoring a COVID-19 treatment proposal they sent months ago that they say would convert the infection from being a potentially debilitating and deadly disease, to a mild illness of short duration.

PLP Chairman calls for government to condemn violence in U.S.

A DAY after the dust settled on Capitol Hill, Progressive Liberal Party chairman Senator Fred Mitchell called on the Bahamian government to condemn the violence in the United States by Trump supporters.

Basden backs weather innovators

TREVOR Basden, director of the Department of Meteorology, is excited about the possibility of his department’s usage of the proposed Aviation, Climate and Severe Weather Network, a system that can catapult the country’s aviation and meteorological departments into cutting edge performances.

Nursing chief: Wait a year before giving vaccinations

HEAD of the Bahamas Nurses Union Amancha Williams has expressed reservation over the new COVID-19 vaccines, saying she would like to see the drugs tested for a year before it is administered locally.

‘This will harm our business’

A BAHAMIAN seafood businessman fears the government’s new Fisheries Bill will hamper his business and lead to a loss of critical staff.

Sands - I’m sure I’ll be selected

FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands has expressed confidence that he will be ratified as the Free National Movement’s Elizabeth candidate for the next general election.

‘It’s their world, not ours, Mr Turnquest’

A LOCAL conservationist has called statements about protected marine animals made by Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest “backwards”.

‘We must not let our guard down’: Expert warns fall-off in numbers doesn't signal COVID crisis is over

A LOCAL infectious disease expert is urging residents not to become relaxed about the apparent downward trend of COVID-19 cases, explaining other factors might be contributing to those lower numbers.

Jitney boss calls for national plan for restart

THE proprietor of a local jitney service said uncertainty is the main challenge in the nation’s omnibus industry, as he called for stakeholders to be included in some national plan mapping the way to their industry’s return to normalcy. The transpor

Union has doubts on schools reopening

PRESIDENT of Bahamas Union of Teachers Belinda Wilson has expressed doubt that the Ministry of Education is ready for the 2020 school year.

32-member team all set for the 3rd IAAF/ BTC World Relays

WHEN the third edition of the IAAF/BTC World Relays Bahamas 2017 comes to the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium later this month, the Bahamas will assemble a 31-member team, focusing primarily on the men and women 4 x 100 and 4 x 400 metre relays.

Murder suspect 'told police where accused hid'

A WOMAN police officer testified in the Freeport Supreme Court that murder accused Paul Belizaire directed officers to a residence in the Holmes Rock area where he and his co-accused hid in bushes awaiting the arrival of their intended “target.” Det

First heroes of nation named in new honours

THE first recipients of the country’s National Honours were announced yesterday, with the top honour of the Order of National Hero awarded posthumously to Sir Lynden Pindling, Sir Roland Symonette, Sir Milo Butler and Sir Cecil Wallace-Whitfield.

Blue Chips' annual Throwers Summer Camp starts this morning

FOR the fifth consecutive year, coach April Smith is in town to conduct the Blue Chips Athletic Club’s Annual Throwers Summer Camp.Rain or shine, the camp, organised by Blue Chips Athletic Club founder and coach Corrington Maycock, will get started a

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