11 April 2014
Estimates suggest that the global economy stands to benefit as much as a trillion dollars from its agreement to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) with lower estimates in the range of $400 billion, still quite a significant figure. WTO Deputy Director General David Shark revealed as much while making a strong case on the benefits […]
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10 April 2014
The attorney for the man accused of killing the mother of his two children, yesterday accused a witness of contriving his testimony after he revealed new evidence not disclosed in his original police statement during day three of the murder trial. Douglas Pratt, 27, is accused of the November 22, 2010 murder of Shande Cartwright. […]
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10 April 2014
Statistical indicators such as admission rates to treatment facilities and drug arrests prove that illegal drug use and abuse have increased in countries across The Caribbean since the 1990s. Officials said, however, that data collection, which is critically important to arresting this problem, has not kept apace. However, regional stakeholders are determined to use a […]
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10 April 2014
Assistant Commissioner of Police Hulan Hanna said bullying has always been an issue among students, however, he said it has now escalated to more serious schoolyard fights and called on parents to begin curbing this dangerous behaviour in the home. ACP Hanna addressed the issue while speaking to primary school students at Queen’s College on […]
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10 April 2014
With the crawfish season now closed, making it illegal for fishermen to go in search of this catch, local fishermen have expressed concern that this off period could become peak season for foreign poachers to rape Bahamian waters. Agriculture and Marine Resources Minister V. Alfred Gray acknowledged this concern Tuesday and noted that while poaching […]
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10 April 2014
An International Marine Pilots official publicly criticised The Bahamas over the handling of marine pilots in Grand Bahama who recently resigned from their posts due to a number of safety concerns at the harbour and in order to form an independent body. The pilots who are members of The Bahamas Marine Pilots Association (BMPA) have […]
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10 April 2014
A local funeral home that has had its electricity supply cut off since December is now operating solely on a mini-generator and residents living adjacent to the Kemuel Cox Funeral and Cremation Centre are complaining about potential environmental and health hazards. One female neighbour who wanted to remain anonymous said Wednesday that president of the […]
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10 April 2014
Scores of friends, family and well-wishers gathered at Christian Discipleship Ministries International (CDMI) on Sunday to celebrate the life of 104-year-old missionary, Elder Maria McSweeney. Although her physical strength has diminished over the years, it is her mental wit and sound advice that allows Elder McSweeney to serve her true purpose in ministry. Born on […]
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10 April 2014
While most 18-year-olds were getting ready for college, buying their first cars or moving out of their parents’ home, Joyce Brennen was readying herself for the biggest fight of her life – her battle with cancer. Her cancer journey began in 2006 when she started experiencing pain in her leg. She admits she dismissed the […]
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10 April 2014
Board of Directors at the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) yesterday, finally responded to comments that the company was in the process of outsourcing hundreds of jobs, calling the allegations “irresponsible accusations.” In a brief press statement issued Wednesday, BTC Chairman Phil Bentley and Deputy Chairman Rowena Bethel said the board noted the recent speculation regarding […]
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