VAT food cut runs ‘counter’ to farm policy
The Government’s 50 percent VAT rate slash on imported unprepared foods will place Bahamian farmers at “a serious disadvantage” and is counter to its sector policy, an agricultural entrepreneur argued yesterday.
‘Caught in the crossfire’: GB Power hit by rate rise delay
Grand Bahama Power Company is suffering a “very real impact” from the delay in reviewing and approving its proposed new rate structure after getting “caught in the crossfire”, it was disclosed yesterday.
Summit at peak strength despite ‘negative’ outlook
A Bahamian insurer yesterday said it is targeting “non-catastrophe” business lines for growth in a bid to escape continued reinsurance pricing pressures that have impacted recent profits and operating results.
Anti-financial crime legal reforms ready pre-Budget
The Attorney General yesterday said legal reforms to assist with the next international evaluation of The Bahamas’ anti-crime defences will be tabled in Parliament before the May Budget unveiling.
Judge rules to allow key witness in murder trial to testify anonymously
A JUDGE has ruled that a key witness in the retrial of Bruce Colebrooke for the 2012 murder of Aboyami Sargent will testify anonymously, despite objections from the accused.
Split feelings on the future of Carnival
INTRODUCED with great fanfare in 2015, Carnival in The Bahamas was meant to establish itself as a staple on the country’s cultural calendar.
‘I found space rocket debris on the beach’, says islander
A RAGGED Island resident said he found debris from a SpaceX Starship rocket along the beach on Tuesday afternoon while on the shoreline with his daughter.
Defence attorney accuses Water and Sewerage chief of ‘being a criminal’
A DEFENCE attorney in the criminal trial of Adrian Gibson and others yesterday accused Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) General Manager Robert Deal of “being a criminal” and suggested that he had turned a blind eye to an alleged conflict of interest involving a landscaping contract awarded to the daughter of former WSC chairman Sylvanus Petty.
Father’s alleged voice notes express remorse over molesting daughter
THE Supreme Court heard voice recordings allegedly of a father accused of incest, in which he appeared to apologise to his daughter for years of alleged sexual abuse and molestation.
Govt asked to clarify how cuban workers are paid
THE Bahamian government may be required to prove that Cuban workers in The Bahamas receive their salaries directly, rather than through the Cuban government, as the United States threatens to expand visa restrictions to foreign officials involved in Cuba’s labour export programme.
Bahamas ‘a haven for finance crime'
THE US government is asserting that The Bahamas “lacks... political will” to fully crack down on financial crime with this nation representing a “low risk” haven for fraudsters and corrupt individuals.
Man accused of indecent assault and cruelty to children
A 31-YEAR-OLD man appeared before the Magistrate’s Courts for indecent assault and cruelty to children charges.
DIANE PHILLIPS: When did we stop being Little Nassau or Funky Nassau and just become Tacky Nassau?
Humans are amazing creatures.
Clubs & Societies March 14th, 2025
The Anglican Church Men (ACM) of the Diocese of The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos has announced the establishment of the Tomas McIntosh Young Committed Leader Award through a unanimous motion.
ERIC WIBERG: Wrecks in the Exumas
The former mailboat Exuma Pride began her career as His Majesty’s Ship LCG(M)192 before becoming Hjelmeland Fjord in Norway in 1949; she was built in Middlesborough, England in October, 1944.
Fort Fincastle vendors to relocate as repairs at water tower continue
THE government has announced a four-month closure of Fort Fincastle to facilitate repairs to the water tower, forcing straw vendors at the historic site to temporarily relocate to Fort Charlotte.
Fleming Street murder victim was provider for three kids and his mom
EDWARD Thompson Jr, a 27-year-old single father, was the primary caretaker for his mother, who suffers from heart disease, when he was murdered Tuesday night on Fleming Street.
Congrats to Pauline Davis
Golden Girl Pauline Davis is being inducted into an international Hall of Fame for athletes and no one I have ever met in the field of sports deserves it more.
‘Lunch and Learn’ event for International Women’s Day
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Colina Insurance Limited hosted a special Lunch and Learn event for its staff, focused on financial empowerment for women.
