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FNM leader ‘will hold govt’s feet to the fire’
NEWLY appointed Official Opposition leader Michael Pintard yesterday pledged to hold the government’s feet to the fire and make legislative recommendations geared towards strengthening the country’s democracy and creating equal opportunities for all Bahamians.
‘Total devastation’ if VAT was put at 15%
Super Value’s principal yesterday said increasing the VAT rate to 15 percent would have inflicted “total devastation on the economy” with food prices set to rise 10-15 percent in the New Year.
Fishermen urged to respect Nassau grouper season end
Bahamian fishermen were yesterday urged to respect the Nassau Grouper’s closed season and focus on other species so that fisheries stocks can replenish.
New COVID variant sparks restrictions
IN response to the new Omicron variant, the government announced yesterday it will impose travel restrictions against several African countries, including Botswana and Zimbabwe.
‘We need new mindset to end abuse’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis says Bahamians must work to break the glass ceiling in society that condones acts of sexual and physical violence against women and children.
Debt, debt and debt
A past writer was spot on when he wrote and estimated that BPL’s bad accounts had to exceed $100m.
EDITORIAL: Can 150-year Royal Caribbean deal be changed?
IT IS interesting to see the Davis administration leap into action over the Royal Caribbean lease of Crown Land on Paradise Island.
Fidelity: ‘No overhang to depress worker morale’
A BISX-listed bank’s conservative approach to COVID loan loss provisioning has paid off by ensuring “there’s no overhang that depresses staff morale”, its chief executive says.
Rahming hits back on ‘victimisation’ charge
STATE Minister for Social Services and Urban Development Lisa Rahming has strongly denied allegations that she verbally abused and carried out acts of political victimisation against employees at the social agency, insisting “that’s not who I am”.
10th Battle 4 Atlantis tips off at Imperial Arena
HEAD coaches of several of the top NCAA Division I men’s basketball programmes in America had a similar message for their players headed into the 2021 Battle 4 Atlantis - enjoy the amenities of the Atlantis resort and what the Bahamas has to offer, but treat the star-studded tournament like a “business trip.
Deputy PM: Ministry committed to maximising Junkanoo Beach's full potential
TOURISM, Investment and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper has pledged to enhance and upgrade infrastructure on Junkanoo Beach.
‘From headwinds to hurricanes’: Minnis denies 15% VAT increase
The former prime minister yesterday “categorically” denied that he planned to “turn headwinds into a hurricane” if re-elected by following the IMF’s recommendation to hike VAT to 15 percent.
PHA launches investigation into complaint after death at PMH
THE Public Hospitals Authority has launched an investigation into a recent complaint that alleged negligence caused the death of a woman being treated at the Princess Margaret Hospital.
‘I’m the man to lead FNM’
WITH one day left until the Free National Movement’s leadership convention, the three contenders vying for the party’s top post are urging party members to turn out in a show of support, all insisting they are the best choice to lead the organisation.
Cyber Monday yet to catch on for local retail
Bahamian electronics retailers yesterday said “Cyber Monday” means little to them, with several instead believing a pre-Christmas clearance event will generate better economic returns.
‘Pilot’ plan for Freedom of Information
PRESS Secretary Clint Watson says the government has identified several agencies to assist with the rollout of a pilot Freedom of Information programme.
NIB reserves still ‘stable’ at $1.6bn
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the National Insurance Board’s (NIB) reserve fund “remains stable” at $1.6bn despite multi-million dollar COVID-related unemployment benefit payouts.
Payment provider in Christmas give back
A BAHAMIAN electronic payments provider has launched its Win It Back holiday campaign through which 50 customers will receive 100 percent cash back on their purchases.
Retailers face nervous festive inventory wait
A BAHAMIAN retailer yesterday said “goods are sitting in places and we can’t get them”, as she lamented the supply chain woes disrupting the run-up to a vital Christmas season.
Canada routs Bahamas, 115-73
The Bahamas senior men’s national basketball team continues its struggles against Team Canada and the regional powerhouse dominated in the first window of the FIBA World Cup 2023 Qualifiers.
