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Lucayan sold - but ‘GB needs more’
As the Grand Lucayan Resort’s sale was announced on Tuesday, the Grand Bahama chamber president, James Carey, said “more is needed” for Grand Bahama than just the sale.
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‘No political witch hunt over WSC’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has dismissed accusations that his administration is on a political witch hunt regarding the Water and Sewerage Corporation.
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‘Explain the rules’ over work release programme
OPPOSITION Leader Michael Pintard said government should publicly explain what determines who is allowed to participate in the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services’ work release programme.
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‘Be ready for international attacks over digital role’
A financial analyst warns that international “attacks” on the financial services sector should be expected as the country’s involvement in the digital assets and cryptocurrencies business develops.
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GOING GLOBAL: PM hails potential of crypto industry for The Bahamas
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the arrival and presence of FTX underscores the “readiness of The Bahamas to be a home for global leaders in the crypto space.”
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BUDGET: Plan for minimum wage rise and extra pay for civil servants
AS he unveiled his administration’s plans for the next fiscal year, Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis announced a series of policy initiatives that are envisioned to assist Bahamians struggling with the inflationary high cost of living.
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Man accused of stealing $8,000 worth of goods
A MAN was charged in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday with stealing goods worth more than $8,000 from another man's home.
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HUBERT EDWARDS: Today’s Budget for a better tomorrow
We previously considered The Bahamas’ debt sustainability, and looked at the challenges faced from a Caribbean context.
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PETER YOUNG: European unity called into question
ONE interesting aspect of the terrible war in Ukraine that has gradually emerged is the failure of the European Union as an institution to play a significant role in equipping that beleaguered country to resist Russia’s prolonged aggression. With the war now into a third month, this is worth examining.
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ALICIA WALLACE: No excuse for failing to disclose on time
HERE we are again. It is a familiar place. Government administrations change with some regularity, and many of the practices remain the same.
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‘About time’ high-end tax loopholes closed
Realtors yesterday said it was “about time” that the Government doubled the annual real property tax cap and sought to close “loopholes” that enable high-end condominiums in hotel rental pools to largely avoid tax.
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New BPL CEO: All protocols followed for appointment
NEWLY appointed Bahamas Power and Light chief executive officer Shevonn Cambridge last night defended his new appointment, insisting that all necessary protocols were followed before he assumed the senior role at the power company.
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New NAD fees hailed as ‘lot less onerous’
The private aviation industry yesterday hailed the Nassau Development Company’s (NAD) alterations to the new fees imposed on it as “a lot less onerous” compared to what was originally proposed.
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Protect our sovereignty
I write to you as a concerned Bahamian citizen, urging The Bahamas Government to oppose the proposed amendments to the World Health Organisation's International Health Regulations, which would effectively cede the Bahamas' sovereignty to a globalist organisation seeking the power to control free nations' response to future health crises.
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Moncur: My critics are not sanctified
FORMER Senator Rodney Moncur said people who question his appointment as a violence interrupter with the Ministry of National Security are “not sanctified” or filled with the Holy Ghost.
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‘COVID SURGE HAS HIT THE BAHAMAS’: Death toll hits 800 - and 200 new cases so far this month
HEALTH officials yesterday confirmed that the country is in another surge of COVID-19 infections after more than 200 cases were confirmed so far this month.
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$636,000 budget for Royal visit
THE government earmarked $636,194 to honour all expenses associated with their Royal Highnesses‘ visit to The Bahamas in March. However, as of Monday, May 16, approximately 96 percent or $625,186 of the money has been paid out.
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Minimalism
These past few years have put a strain upon our life styles, personal routines and outlook upon life in general.
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Watson on disclosures is ludicrous
The comment from none other than PM press secretary on the non-compliance of many MPs is totally ludicrous... we take that approach then not paying $1bn of taxes we can use the same excuse? Sorry, Mr Watson, out of order.
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Sears: I’m not involved with WSC operations
WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears says he is not personally involved in the operations of the Water and Sewerage Corporation, however, he is confident the utility provider’s board of directors will handle any issues and turn them over to the proper authorities if needed.
