Archive for February 23rd, 2022
Tourism stipend issues puts ministry under pressure
(CNS): Many tourism stipend recipients had still not received their payments on Tuesday, as government’s efforts to review the system and move at least 600 people to a transitional grant have created a number of challenges and generated dozens of queries from those whose payments are going to be cut. A number of other recipients […]
NRA to open bids for EIA on E-W Arterial extension
(CNS): The National Roads Authority is about to begin the search for consultants to conduct an environmental impact assessment to extend the East-West Arterial Road as far as Frank Sound. NRA Director Edward Howard said work was underway to get the procurement documents posted soon as possible, given the commitment the PACT Government has made […]
Social media helps police track stolen Jeep
(CNS): Police have recovered the black 2016 Jeep Wrangler that was stolen in East end last week with help from social media. The vehicle was stolen during a burglary at a home on the Queen’s Highway on Thursday morning. Yesterday (Tuesday) a member of the public spotted a black Jeep on Avon Way off Eastern […]
Governor focused on civil service reform
(CNS): Addressing accountability around the performance of civil servants will be a priority this year for his office, Governor Martyn Roper said during a speech delivered at the Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting on Monday. The governor told the audience of business owners that further progress is needed for the civil service to go […]
