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‘TAX THE RICH’ – Minnis: Charge wealthy property buyers and scrap breadbasket VAT
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday suggested that the government increase taxes on wealthy property buyers and eliminate value added tax on breadbasket items to alleviate the burden on struggling Bahamians.
Are private pension funds sustainable?
As the debates had been about the lack of funds for Bahamians at the National Insurance Board and it is obvious it will run out because the lack of businesses paying employees funds at the National Insurance Board.
Airlift top priority for South Andros
The South Andros Chamber of Commerce president yesterday said improving airlift to the island remains the highest priority for its economy.
‘Beyond time’ for key land reforms
It is “beyond time” for The Bahamas to reform a “precarious” land administration system where half of all privately-owned parcels were previously estimated to be in dispute, an attorney said yesterday.
Water & Sewerage supplier eyes expansion despite $18.5m debt
The Water & Sewerage Corporation’s main supplier is eyeing potential expansion possibilities on New Providence notwithstanding the $18.5m debt that the state-owned utility continues to owe it.
Gov’t in Potter’s Cay fire station plan
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the Government is exploring the construction of a fire station at Potter’s Cay following the devastating blaze that destroyed six vendors’ stalls last year.
Entrepreneur’s ‘shock’ over $15 lettuce price
A Cat Island entrepreneur yesterday revealed her “shock” when she discovered a local grocery store was selling lettuce for $15, saying: “The realities are striking.”
Kalik maker: Product shortages ‘inevitable’
Kalik’s manufacturer has continued to warn that product shortages and price hikes are “inevitable” due to continued supply chain disruptions post-COVID despite generating $1.3min profits for the 2022 first quarter.
Minister hopeful of solution after sitout
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin said she was hopeful that teachers who staged a sit-out at Gerald Cash Primary School yesterday would find resolve overnight, noting students were already at a loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
EDITORIAL: Flooding shows impact we face from climate change
IT IS a little more than six months since the climate summit in Glasgow that catapulted Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis briefly into the international spotlight.
Insurers warn on ‘double digit’ auto repair increase
Bahamian insurers yesterday warned they are examining “high double digit increases” in auto repair costs to determine if an increase in motor vehicle premiums is justified over the medium to long-term.
World Bank urges schools to stay open
A WORLD Bank official has said schools should remain open, while unpacking how the Caribbean region suffered the impact of learning loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A ‘poisoning of the well’ on COVID food initiative
The Opposition’s leader yesterday accused the Prime Minister of committing a “poisoning of the well” by “drip feeding” Bahamians assertions about the COVID food assistance initiative that were not yet supported by evidence.
‘GOVT TARGETING FNM MP GIBSON’: Police seize rental vehicles belonging to party’s Long Island representative
OPPOSITION Leader Michael Pintard has accused the Davis administration of targeting former Water and Sewerage executive chairman Adrian Gibson, after several rental vehicles belonging to Mr Gibson were allegedly seized on Long Island as part of a police investigation.
Ayton and Suns eliminated
PHOENIX (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 35 points, Spencer Dinwiddie added 30 and the Dallas Mavericks stunned the top-seeded Phoenix Suns with a 123-90 Game 7 blowout last night, advancing to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2011.
Men’s national soccer team split games
AFTER winning their opener by a pair of goals, the Bahamas men’s national soccer team lost by one to the Turks and Caicos Islands in the second game of their two friendly matches played over the weekend at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium.
Bahamas will ‘fight’ EU, OECD on digital assets
The Bahamas will likely have “to fight” the European Union (EU) and Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) to preserve its digital assets leadership, the Opposition’s leader warned yesterday.
$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.
‘Fix low hanging fruit’ before Lucayan close
The Government was yesterday urged to fix “the low hanging fruit” by ensuring Grand Bahama International Airport remains open beyond 6pm while it moves to close the sale of the island’s major resort.
PMH at full capacity, say officials
PRINCESS Margaret Hospital is full, officials reported last night – but not because of COVID-19.
