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Contractors fearing Business Licences renewal ‘nightmare’
Contractors were yesterday said to be bracing for a Business Licence renewal “nightmare” in early 2025 given the industry-specific challenges associated with estimating the upcoming year’s turnover.
Watchdog sounds alarm on ‘missing’ electronic presents
The Bahamas’ consumer watchdog yesterday sounded the alarm over a “number of complaints” that local couriers and freight forwarders are failing to deliver electronic and other goods ordered for Christmas.
Full regulation will ‘double’ construction’s $408m in Q2
The Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday asserted that the construction sector can “at least double” the 2024 second quarter’s $408m in total activity if properly regulated.
Minnis: US failure to warn Davis shows lack of faith in govt
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said the failure of US officials to warn his successor about an explosive indictment shows their lack of trust in the government and police force, claiming that during his tenure, US authorities warned his administration about a separate, unrelated indictment involving a top local official.
Seven charged in $15m Acklins cocaine bust
FIVE Bahamian men and two Colombian men were remanded in custody yesterday after being charged in connection with a $15.3m cocaine bust involving a crashed plane in Acklins last week.
Rise in contraband, inmate admissions and misconduct at Fox Hill Prison, says report
A SPIKE in contraband smuggling, a sharp rise in inmate admissions, an increase in reports of alleged misconduct by prison officers and an emerging trend of civilians throwing contraband over the prison’s perimeter walls are matters highlighted in the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services 2023 annual report, which was tabled in the House of Assembly yesterday.
One man and two women accused of having loaded gun
A MAN and two women were granted bail after they were accused of having a loaded gun in their car near Xtra Value University Blvd last week.
Employee given community service for stealing from guest
A MAN was ordered to complete 150 hours of community service after admitting to stealing a guest’s headphones from their room in Margaritaville last week.
