Architects chief loses building permit appeal
THE Institute of Bahamian Architects (IBA) president has pledged to “definitely” use any available appeal options after a court found there was “an abundance of evidence” to reject his building permit Judicial Review.
Sustainable tourism now the ‘fastest growing’ niche
SUSTAINABLE tourism has become the “fastest growing” segment of The Bahamas’ most important industry in COVID-19’s aftermath, a leading official says.
Earthquakes and history
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LARGE earthquakes have been a persistent threat to human civilisations throughout history, causing destruction and altering the course of entire societies.
m/v Legacy freed, now docked at Arawak Cay
SUNDAY UPDATE: The m/v Legacy has been freed after it ran aground in waters near Egg Island off Spanish Wells last week and is now docked at Arawak Cay. The vessel reportedly managed to avoid taking on water during the incident.
Wilchcombe slams FNM"s parliament protest
OBIE WILCHCOMBE, the leader of government business, on Friday blasted the Free National Movement’s protest in parliament, describing it as just a “show” and a misuse of the media.
Shanty town demolitions, evictions can resume after court ruling
DEMOLITION of shanty town properties and evictions of residents can resume after a Supreme Court Justice lifted a previous injunction on Friday when residents failed to prove such actions would be unlawful.
Two charged over separate deadly shootings
TWO MEN were sent to prison on Friday after being accused in two separate deadly shootings in the nation’s capital last month.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Another iconic Bahamian voice gone, there’s a hole in my radio dial
There’s a hole in my radio dial. It’s where Island FM 102.9 used to be. I can’t even write Island FM 102.9 without humming the music in my head, drawing out the ‘point niiiiiine’ as if it were a word.
Rich polluters must pay for damage to the Caribbean, but how?
THANKS to the voices of developing world leaders such as Bahamas Prime Minister Phillip Davis and Gabon’s President Ali Bongo at the recent United Nations conference on climate change, there is now a global agreement on establishment of a fund to compensate poor nations for the excesses of developed countries.
Moody’s claims that we’re optimistic? We have to be
The Bahamas must “hold the line” on government spending to build investor confidence that it is not solely relying on economic growth “to fund any errors” in its fiscal projections, a well-known banker urged yesterday.
‘Can’t look other way’: Queries on 47% of Business Licences
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the tax authorities simply “cannot look the other way” when 47 percent of Business Licence applicants are submitting no turnover or “exactly the same amount for the last three years”.
Bran: 'Can't water out of stone' over health VAT
A former Democratic National Alliance (DNA) leader is blasting the Government's "misguided decision" to change the VAT treatment of health insurance claims payouts, arguing: "You can't get water out of a stone."
Sarkis set for August 2024 trial on $2.25bn CCA claim
Baha Mar’s original developer will see his $2.25bn fraud and breach of contract claim against the project’s main contractor go to a full two-week trial before the New York state court in August 2024.
Upcoming CARICOM to showcase Bahamian culture and discuss regional issues
LESLIA Miller-Brice, the Bahamas High Commissioner to CARICOM, looks forward to progressive discussions on energy security, climate change, and food security in The Bahamas at the CARICOM meeting next week.
STATESIDE: Restlessness in the US over amount of aid to Ukraine
THERE’S been a lot of talk since the beginning of this year about American resolve.
GB Junior Junkanoo postponed due to inclement weather
The Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture has announced that the 2023 Grand Bahama Junior Junkanoo Parade has been postponed due to inclement weather.
