AID pension fund gains $1.2m purchase from tax delinquent
Trustees for the Automotive & Industrial Distributors (AID) staff pension fund have obtained a Supreme Court Order requiring a property tax delinquent to vacate real estate it acquired for $1.2m.
Pharmacy chief renewing call to eliminate VAT on medicines
The Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association's (BPA) president yesterday renewed his call for the Government to eliminate VAT entirely on prescription drugs on the grounds it is harmful to patients.
Conch & Coconut chief: 'I'll protect our integrity'
The Bahamian principal behind a well-known Briland tourism business yesterday accused his former US business partner of "saddling me with a large tax obligation" while earning "millions" from the venture.
Unpaid taxes, fronting and ‘trade secrets theft’ swirl at Briland firm
A furious bust-up between US and Bahamian business partners has exposed alleged ‘fronting’ and hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid taxes owed by a well-known Briland tourism operator.
Car crash causes three schools to close early
THREE schools in Grand Bahama were forced to dismiss students early yesterday after a traffic accident toppled utility poles, cutting off power and water and leaving hundreds of children without lights, air conditioning, or functioning toilets.
Pintard: Large Cabinets undermine Parliament’s independence and voice
OPPOSITION Leader Michael Pintard yesterday warned that oversized Cabinets undermine Parliament’s independence by limiting the number of truly independent voices in the legislature and its committees.
Former PM Minnis’ son has abortion charges against him dismissed
ABORTION charges against Dr Jamil Minnis, son of former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, were dismissed yesterday, along with charges against the mother and sister of a 15-year-old Harbour Island girl accused of helping her end a pregnancy.
Immigration Commission’s report expected by year-end
AFTER repeated delays, Immigration Commission chair Alexandra Hall said yesterday the long-awaited draft report should finally reach Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis by the end of the year.
Bahamasair pilot in flight row fired
BAHAMASAIR has fired a captain after a cockpit dispute in Abaco left more than 100 passengers stranded, with officials stressing the incident was isolated and not representative of the airline’s standards.
FACING REALITY: Entitlement, exploitation, and the erosion of society
Every society in every country faces challenges not only from external threats but also from internal decay.
An educator’s journey of service and impact
A young teacher walked into her first classroom at L W Young Secondary School with plans to spend ten years in education.
Cooper: Constituencies Commission still ‘grappling with complex issues’
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper said yesterday the Constituencies Commission will not complete its report before Parliament reopens in October, adding that the body is still grappling with “complex issues”.
US says Haitian visas in Bahamas nothing new
FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard said yesterday that US officials told the opposition they do not expect a major change in Haitian nationals travelling to The Bahamas to apply for visas, noting this has long been the practice.
AIDS Foundation aiming to raise $10k with New York-themed ball
THE Bahamas AIDS Foundation is set to host its 29th annual Red Ribbon Ball, bringing a powerful New York-inspired vision to the fight against HIV and AIDS in the Caribbean.
Munroe rejects US sheriff’s claim Bahamas has gone soft on immigration enforcement
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe has rejected claims from a US official that The Bahamas has gone soft on immigration enforcement, insisting that if such criticisms were valid, the United States Coast Guard would share the blame.
A powerful act of kindness
Teanna Butler has turned her personal challenges into a powerful act of kindness.
Man accused of sex with 12-year-old girl
A 64-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of having sex with a 12-year-old girl twice in July.
Bahamian Artist Accepted into RADA
From a young dreamer to a rising creative force, Meghan Rolle has earned a coveted spot at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in the UK, where she will study playwriting and continue to elevate Bahamian storytelling on the global stage.
Bain and Grant’s Town Community get ready for back-to-school
More than 60 students from the Bain and Grant’s Town community received backpacks, school supplies, free haircuts, and Happy Meals during a back-to-school event hosted at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Kirk.
Surfers eliminated
Although they both gave gallant efforts in their repechage yesterday, Bahamian surfers Joey Gale and Lili Wagner were eliminated from the competition at the ISA World Surfing Games.
