Realtors seek ‘period of consistency’ on taxation
Bahamian realtors are seeking “a period of consistency” on real estate-related taxation in a bid to eliminate annual Budget “fluctuations” they fear unnerve both Bahamian and foreign investors.
PM’s budget targeting investment as opposition calls it ‘empty promises’
THE Davis administration is set to unveil its 2025/2026 National Budget today, promising targeted investments and development across the islands — but the opposition has already dismissed it as a package of empty promises and self-praise.
Student visa freeze by US
A Trump administration freeze on new student visa interviews worldwide is sparking serious concern among Bahamian students preparing to study abroad, with many now worried about delays to their academic plans as local officials urge them to consider alternative study options.
‘All sitting members must go through renomination’
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party (PLP) chairman Fred Mitchell confirmed all sitting Members of Parliament will be required to go through the party’s renomination process as preparations intensify ahead of the next general election, constitutionally due in 2026.
TUC chief denies profiting from PLP deal
THE Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) yesterday blasted Trade Union Congress (TUC) president Obie Ferguson over his call to boycott this year’s Labour Day parade, accusing him of profiting from a deal struck with the party while it was in opposition — a claim the union leader has denied.
Acklins man’s killing sends shockwaves in community
JUST days before Acklins was set to come alive with music, laughter and reunion, the island is now cloaked in sorrow after the brutal murder of a resident.
ALICIA WALLACE: Is sexual violence accepted as just a part of life here?
Was there ever a time that sexual violence against women and girls was shocking?
Man convicted of molesting his ten-year-old step-niece
A man was convicted yesterday of molesting his ten-year-old step-niece while she was in his and his wife’s care two years ago.
Man denies stealing $2,000 in medical supplies from business
A 42-year-old man was denied bail yesterday after being accused of stealing $2,000 from a medical centre on Montrose Avenue last week.
Teen charged with fatal stabbing of brother in GB
A 17-year-old boy was charged yesterday with the fatal stabbing of his brother in Grand Bahama earlier this month.
‘Gibson not listed as owner in any of three suspicious companies in WSC audit’
A SENIOR Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) official testified yesterday that former WSC executive chairman Adrian Gibson was not listed as the owner of any of three landscaping companies that raised her suspicion during an audit conducted under the Minnis administration.
Man accused of possession of loaded gun and ammunition
AN 18-year-old man was granted bail yesterday after being accused of possessing a loaded firearm near Hays and Comfort Street last week.
Police looking into separate violent incidents that took place Monday on three islands
POLICE are investigating a series of violent incidents that occurred on Monday across the country, including a maiming in New Providence and shootings and a stabbing in Eleuthera and Andros.
Freeport school accused by mother of mishandling bullying incidents
A Grand Bahama mother is accusing a Freeport school of mishandling bullying complaints, which she says resulted in her daughter being punished, suffering health complications, and ultimately being expelled.
Family of traffic accident victim blames poor roads for his death
THE family of a man killed in a recent traffic accident in South Andros believes poor road conditions were a major factor in his death.
Moultrie accuses govt of interfering in judicial system through political appointments
FORMER House Speaker Halson Moultrie has accused the government of interfering in the judicial system by installing politically affiliated individuals into key judicial positions, a practice he warned threatens the independence of the judiciary and erodes public trust in the rule of law.
Records tumble at St Barnabas meet
SEVERAL records were shattered as St Barnabas Anglican Church hosted its annual track and field meet on Saturday at the Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium.
Semi-finalists vie for top spot in high school soccer
THE sixth annual Sam P Haven National High School Soccer games reached the semi-final stage, with the top schools across the country vying for the champion for a spot in the national finals.
Second swing women’s golf day returns
After a powerful inaugural debut, International Women’s Golf Day is back with even more purpose, passion, and participation.
$357m GBPA fight is ‘adding no value’
The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) and the Government were yesterday urged to resume their “franchisee and franchisor collaboration” amid concerns that their $357m dispute “adds no value”.
