Edible foods VAT rate cut ‘more complicated’
Super Value’s owner yesterday said the imminent VAT rate cut for all uncooked foods is “more complicated” than previous adjustments because only 50 percent of products will be impacted.
AG: Bahamas to meet leading Trump officials on ‘unfair’ report
The Attorney General yesterday revealed that the Government plans to meet with senior Trump administration officials over “unfair” US criticisms of The Bahamas’ anti-financial crime regime.
Forest blaze threatens homes
A fast-moving forest fire in Coral Harbour forced residents to protect their homes, consider evacuation, and brace for worsening conditions yesterday as thick smoke and flames spread rapidly through the area, causing widespread traffic disruptions.
Pintard blames Davis govt over $7m wasted by BPL
The Opposition’s leader yesterday blamed the Davis administration for squandering $7m of the Bahamian people’s money by failing to complete the land purchase for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal.
PM: Back me and I may cut VAT again
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis suggested yesterday that additional value added tax cuts could happen if Bahamians continue to support his government.
Davis: We’re trying to diversify - as he highlights small stores
AS the cost of food continues to rise, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis visited several convenience stores and small businesses in the Fox Hill area yesterday to discuss a trade diversification programme aimed at helping small grocers make bulk purchases from new trade centres.
Thompson holidng her own at Columbia College
GRAND Bahamian Rachel Thompson, who embodies hard work, dedication and determination, continues to make her presence felt with the Columbia College women's tennis team.
Fair to be held today by Afri-Caribbean Trade and Logistics Multipurpose Cooperative Society
A FAIR will be held by the Afri-Caribbean Trade and Logistics Multipurpose Cooperative Society to raise funds for an upcoming conference in Africa next month.
Byfield misses cut, Humblestone disqualified at World Indoors Masters
IT wasn’t the type of fortune the Bahamas’ five-member team expected to achieve on day five of the 2025 World Masters Associations’ World Indoor Championships at the Alachua County Sports Center in Alachua, Florida.
Davis denies he was overlooked after he was not invited to Rubio’s meeting in Jamaica
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis confirmed that he was not invited to high-level talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during the American official’s recent visit to Jamaica, but rejected the notion that The Trump administration is overlooking The Bahamas.
Shortstop Sebastian Walcott heads to AA
As one of their top minor league prospects, Bahamian shortstop Sebastian Walcott said he was thrilled to go to the Texas Rangers’ Major League spring training camp at the Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona.
What we can learn from China to develop sports in The Bahamas
I RECENTLY returned from the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, where I had the privilege of serving as team physician for our national track and field team.
Chisholm Jr and Yankees win season opener
JASRADO “Jazz” Chisholm Jr and the New York Yankees opened the 2025 Major League Baseball season by doubling up the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 last night at Yankee Stadium.
Collinique named Athlete of the Year
GRAND Bahamian quarter-miler Collinique Farrington couldn’t ask for a better way to close out her senior indoor track and field campaign for the Southwest Baptist University Bearcats women’s track and field team.
LIVE UPDATES: Coral Habour Fire
Fire Services is battling a bush fire near the Coral Harbour roundabout that has flooded the area with dense smoke reducing visibility and forced the closure of sections of Carmichael Road.
Pintard demands House debate on BPL reforms
FNM leader Michael Pintard hit out at the BPL tendering process yesterday, saying “we don’t see the competitive bidding”.
Investor fails to recover $7.5m on failed Rose Isl. Ritz-Carlton
A Bahamas-based investor has failed to recover the outstanding $7.5m they were allegedly owed for selling land to the now-abandoned Ritz-Carlton project on Rose Island.
PM: We will comply on tax - but we will fight for fairness
Prime Minister Philip Davis said although the country will “always comply” with international tax regimes, the nation will continue to advocate for fair treatment.
