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Roberts blames slow government for work being halted at The Pointe

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts blasted the Minnis administration yesterday, saying “the pot is boiling over” as Bahamians become increasingly frustrated with the time he thinks is being wasted by the government as he blamed this i

Union still waiting on deal to relocate post office

THE Bahamas Public Services Union is still waiting for the government to conclude a deal to have the General Post Office moved to the Town Centre Mall in an effort to alleviate the poor working conditions staff suffer at the facility’s present locati

Pay as you go schemes planned for both water and power supply

THE government is moving closer to implementing a “pay as you go” metering and billing system for both the Water and Sewerage Corporation and Bahamas Power and Light, according to Works Minister Desmond Bannister.Expressing concern over the large per

Centreville MP speaks to residents about community issues

AT a recent town meeting held in the constituency of Centreville, the member of Parliament for the area Reece Chipman spoke to more than 200 residents about the economy, finances, job opportunities and how to physically and mentally prepare for hurri

PLP: Hospital changes a step in the right direction

PLANS by the government to have the “legacy challenges” of the Accident and Emergency Department at Princess Margaret Hospital addressed this term were applauded yesterday by Shadow Minister of Health Dr Michael Darville, who called it “a step in the

Triple rapist guilty of attacks on girls

A FREEPORT man was found guilty on Tuesday in the Supreme Court of the rape and indecent assault of three underage girls – ages eight, seven and six.

UPDATED: Man dead after double shooting

POLICE are investigating another homicide after two men were shot shortly before noon Tuesday, leaving one dead.

The Bahamas lands first medals at Commonwealth Youth Games

THE 6th Commonwealth Youth Games kicked off last night in front of a sparse crowd at the Thomas A Robinson Stadium, the start of the largest sporting event ever held in The Bahamas.

Minnis pledges ministers won't line own pockets

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis assured Bahamians under his watch no minister of the Cabinet will seek lucrative contracts for themselves because they are “very sensible”, as Baha Mar executives eye the completion of another phase of the West Bay Street project.

Surprise BOB rescue plan weeks away

The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday pledged that “a comprehensive plan” to rescue Bank of the Bahamas will be unveiled by its August 2 shareholders’ meeting, the institution having “abandoned” its legal battle with the Central Bank.

Baha Mar claims 50% occupancy and 2,100 local staff

THE SLS Lux at Baha Mar is on track for an October or early November opening having met specific markers, according to Chow Tai Fook Enterprises (CTFE) Bahamas President Graeme Davis yesterday.

Pair face court over $50,000 boat theft

TWO Grand Bahama men, accused of the theft of a $50,000 vessel over the weekend, were charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. Kingston Saunders and Kirk Haven appeared in court three before Magistrate Rengin Johnson on charges of stea

Dames tells Cash to get the facts before criticising over Greenslade

NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday dismissed suggestions by former Free National Movement Chairman Darron Cash that Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade’s reported impending removal may be politically motivated, calling the claims “n

Man denied bail over rape allegation

A MAN was remanded to prison after he was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court on a sexual assault charge.Nathaniel Julian Ferguson of Mermaid Boulevard appeared before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt on Monday afternoon facing a charge of rape con

Steps taken to introduce legal intelligence agency

DESPITE officially disbanding the National Intelligence Agency last month, National Security Minister Marvin Dames said Tuesday the public could see a revamped version of the controversial agency shortly.Making a clear distinction between the structu

Hanna Martin looks to the PLP's future

ONE day after former Progressive Liberal Party Cabinet minister Loftus Roker characterised the party as being in the “worst state as it has ever been,” Englerston MP Glenys Hanna Martin said it was now time for the party to “prepare for the future”.S

Man accused of break-in at Bahamas Mortgage Corporation

A MAN appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday accused of being the suspect behind a recent break-in of a government agency.Cleophus Smith, 25, stood before Magistrate Derence Rolle-Davis facing a charge each of shop breaking and damage, acts that we

Hands-off pledge over role of police anti-corruption unit

NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames has dismissed claims that the Minnis administration is ordering the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s Anti-Corruption Unit to solely target members of the former Christie administration, as he insisted: “We’re not i

STATE-RECOGNISED FUNERAL FOR ADDERLEY

THE Cabinet Office announced Tuesday a state-recognised funeral will be held for Cleophas Adderley Jr, OBE on Saturday.The service will be held at 10am at Christ Church Cathedral on George Street.A memorial service will take place on Thursday at 6.30

Travellers ‘extremely aggravated’ by dry runs for new airport security

WITH heightened security measures set to take effect today, Tourism and Aviation Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar Monday said he is certain airport officials across the country are “ready” to administer new screening techniques, but admitted waiting times could be an issue.

VIDEO: PM tours Baha Mar

Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and government officials have been touring the Baha Mar resort today.

Overseas staff savings net $1m

TWELVE “non-essential” persons have been recalled from tourism offices in the United States, according to Tourism Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar, who said the move will save the government $1m annually.

Settling scores not part of PM's agenda

AMID the Minnis administration’s crackdown on perceived wrongdoing, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday denied allegations the government was primarily concerned with “witch hunts” over executing plans to advance the course of the nation.

'We’ll try to help contract workers’

THE public sector has been “burdened” with people with “legitimate expectations,” Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance K Peter Turnquest said yesterday, adding that his administration will “unfortunately” have to address the problem.

Police chief urged to fight removal

FORMER Free National Movement Chairman Darron Cash has criticised his own party over reports that plans are underway to have Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade replaced as the head of the Royal Bahamas Police Force.