Beware ‘populist trap’ over $30m food-based VAT cut
The Government is being warned to avoid “the populist trap” caused by extending tax breaks to wealthy and higher income Bahamians/residents who do not need such concessions.
Healthcare workers strike forces closure of clinics
Some ninety percent of junior doctors have called in sick across the country as industrial action by healthcare workers forced the closure of follow-up clinics today.
Christie: My govt started work on GBPA
FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie said his administration began efforts to change the management of Freeport.
Swingers win GB Pineyard Rush Junkanoo Parade
THE Swingers unoficially won Grand Bahama’s Pineyard Rush Junkanoo Parade after delivering a show-stopping performance that allowed them to dethrone six-time champions Platinum Knights to capture their first victory in nine years.
STRIKE: At least 14 unions set to take action
AT least 14 labour unions are threatening to begin a two-day nationwide strike today, according to Trade Union Congress (TUC) president Obie Ferguson, who warned that there will be a “reckoning” and the government will feel the “might of the workers” after three years of unmet demands.
HUBERT MINNIS: Remove all taxes on food
Prime Minister Philip Davis gave a New Year’s address on January 8.
WORLD VIEW: Clarifying misconceptions about the Panama Canal
Recent remarks by US President-elect Donald Trump have drawn attention to the Panama Canal.
DEREK SMITH: The workplace risks that threaten 2025
In 2025, corporate leaders will continue to face multiple workplace risks that can both impact operational performance and employee well-being.
INSIGHT: A positive start to the new year
IT is often easy to take a position of always criticising the party in power, whatever the colour of their shirts.
NPBA season back on tap
THE New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) regular season resumed this weekend at the AF Adderley Gymnasium following a brief hiatus for the holidays.
Algernon Cargill re-elected
CALLING this his final term to serve as president, Algernon Cargill and his entire executive team got a unanimous vote of confidence as they were elected unopposed during the Bahamas Aquatics’ annual general meeting and election of officers.
Charged with indecent exposure for revealing himself at Nassau Straw Market
A MAN was granted bail on Thursday after he was accused of exposing himself to the occupants of the Nassau Straw Market last week.
Extending maternity leave could hurt small businesses, says Chamber
THE Bahamas Chamber of Commerce has said extending maternity leave beyond 12 weeks could hurt small businesses and drive up consumer prices, even as the Ministry of Labour considers stakeholder feedback to increase leave to 16 weeks.
Cameron Riley hopes his putting will improve in the Korn Ferry Tour
While he’s excited about the change in location from Exuma to the Ocean Club on Paradise Island, Grand Bahamian Cameron Riley wished his putting could improve in the second round of the Korn Ferry Tour.
Glover-Rolle: Bahamasair ramp operators took redundancy instead of transfer to NFS
LABOUR Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said Bahamasair ramp operators affected by the airline’s outsourcing plan were offered transfers to Nassau Flight Services (NFS) with their seniority and benefits protected, but the union advised them to accept redundancy instead.
GAIN AN EDGE: The sacrosanct importance of alumni in Bahamian academia
Over the past 50 years and counting, University of The Bahamas (UB) and its antecedent, the College of The Bahamas (COB) has produced an illustrious network of 22,000-plus alumni comprised of some of the world’s leading CEO’s, award-winning artists, heads of government, and influential politicians.
Food stores, wholesalers seek 50% VAT cut clarity
Food retailers say the near three-month transition affords sufficient time to adjust computer systems and shelf prices while calling for urgent clarification on which items fall under the reduced 5 percent VAT rate.
Applebee’s opens ahead of its January 22 launch party
The first-ever Applebee’s restaurant in The Bahamas is now open as the franchise prepares to hold its official launch party on Wednesday, January 22, beginning at 1pm
Bahamians heat up on the track and field overseas
MALE high hurdlers Oscar Smith Jr and Raymond Oriakhi Jr took the spotlight to highlight the list of Bahamians who competed in track and field for their respective schools over the weekend.
Athletes requalify at T-Bird Flyers Track Classic
WHILE collegiate athletes made their season debuts with their respective universities abroad, local track and field athletes made their mark at the T-Bird Flyers Track and Field Classic hosted at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium over the weekend.
