‘Chaos and discord’ erupt at Old Bahama Bay hotel
A furious battle yesterday erupted over Grand Bahama’s Old Bahama Bay resort as a group of its condo owners vowed to resist moves to replace them as the management company for the property.
Opposition leader pledges Business Licence reforms
The Opposition’s leader yesterday pledged to reform the now-mandatory Business Licence audit for high turnover firms and abolish the practice of estimating the upcoming year’s turnover if elected to office.
Parliament’s watchdog set to grill Ministry of Finance chief
Parliament’s spending watchdog plans to grill the Ministry of Finance’s top official next Tuesday over “a range of hot button issues” uncovered by recently-completed investigations from the Auditor General.
Chinese ship fee threatens Tropical Shipping survival
The survival of a major ocean freight carrier serving The Bahamas would be in jeopardy if the US proceeds with a Chinese-made ship fee that “would almost double” 40-foot container cargo rates.
Delta contractor’s staff lose in dismissal claim
Three former employees of a contractor that provided security services for Delta Airlines in Exuma lost their wrongful dismissal claim because they “voted with their feet” and joined a rival without being terminated.
Tax authority ‘determined’ on Business Licence delay
The Department of Inland Revenue was yesterday said to be “determined” to overcome the Business Licence application backlog and ensure all renewals and new requests are promptly processed.
Bahamas to host 2028 World Relays
While they would have preferred to have the two upcoming editions, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg told World Athletics that they are excited that The Bahamas will get to host the 2028 World Relays.
Govt testing virtual system to help people battling mental health issues
WITH six suicides recorded in The Bahamas in under three months, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville says the government is testing a digital platform to allow people to access online mental health consultations from home.
Ministries of Health and Education team up to bolster allied health workers
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness is partnering with the Ministry of Education to encourage more young Bahamians to pursue careers in allied health, aiming to reduce the country’s dependence on foreign workers and address long-standing shortages in the healthcare system.
400 pounds of rocket debris recovered by SpaceX
ROUGHLY 400 pounds of debris — mostly lightweight silica tiles — have been recovered near Ragged Island following the March 6 explosion of SpaceX’s Starship 8 rocket, the Office of the Prime Minister said yesterday.
Man’s abduction sentence sparks debate over changing age of consent
WOMEN’S rights activist Alicia Wallace has pushed back against calls to raise the age of consent, arguing instead that The Bahamas must ensure teenagers who are legally allowed to have sex can also access reproductive healthcare without barriers.
China: Bahamas part of US surveillance strategy
A CHINESE cybersecurity report has listed The Bahamas among countries allegedly used as part of a covert surveillance strategy by the United States and its intelligence-sharing allies.
‘PM won’t get off that easy’
An ex-prime minister yesterday warned Philip Davis KC that “he won’t get off that easy” over the Bahamas Moorings deal as he pledged to “keep digging” into the now-terminated lease agreement.
More states move to ban cellphones use in school
More states are moving to ban or restrict cellphones in school, a trend that continues to win bipartisan support in legislatures.
Best-of-the-Best Sr Boys Basketball Tourney set for Grand Bahama
IN the absence of the National High School Basketball Tournament, the second annual Mario Bowleg’s Best of the Best Senior Boys Basketball Tournament is scheduled to take place this week in Grand Bahama.
‘Buddy’ Hield climbing up the ladder
WHILE there are rumours circulating that Grand Bahamian Chavano “Buddy” Hield could be on the trading block again during the off-season, he’s making the best of his current sting with the Golden State Warriors.
Money owed by govt to teacher still unpaid to mom three years after his death
THREE years after the death of public school teacher Jay Roosevelt, his mother says she is still unable to access gratuity and backpay owed to him — despite being listed as his sole beneficiary.
Officer testifies Wilkinson had a gun but family claim he was unarmed
AN officer testified that her partner shot and killed 27-year-old Deron Okoye Wilkinson on Independence Highway in 2018 after the deceased allegedly pulled out a gun during a traffic stop.
Bishop calls on Bahamians in US illegally to return home before they get deported
BISHOP Simeon Hall is calling on Bahamians living illegally in the United States to return home, warning that they could face arrest and deportation if they remain.
