‘Extraordinary’ Business Licence fees predicted
The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday revealed he expects next year’s Business Licence fee revenues to be “extraordinary” following a 10 percent increase in collections this year.
Insurers: Time running out for Road Traffic Act clarity
Bahamian insurers yesterday warned they and the Government are rapidly running out of time to resolve the “confusion” and uncertainty surrounding implementation of the new Road Traffic Act reforms.
Developer: OWN EIA not used to get Approvals
An Eleuthera project’s Bahamian co-founder yesterday moved to reassure that the developer did not use its own study to obtain the necessary environmental approvals from the Government.
COP declines to confirm voice notes verified by foreign investigators
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander declined to say whether voice recordings at the centre of an investigation into alleged corruption have been verified as genuine by foreign investigators.
Abaco workers waiting for govt to pay one year later
A GROUP of government workers engaged to survey shantytown communities in Abaco are calling on government to pay outstanding monies owed them for their work.
‘Be on your guard for Christmas criminals’
AS the holiday season often sees a rise in crime, Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings said Bahamians remain careless in protecting themselves from criminals.
‘Put hotels up for security in appeal’
Baha Mar’s original developer last night argued that the two Nassau hotels owned by the project’s contractor should be pledged as security for its New York appeal against his $1.642bn damages verdict.
FRONT PORCH: Voter expectation and structural realities
It has almost been 30 years since the Bahamian people reelected a government.
Knights win Game 1
The Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) volleyball best-of-three championship series kicked off in thrilling fashion yesterday at the Kendal GL Isaacs Gymnasium.
Central Bank fights off new cyber attack
The Central Bank yesterday said it is preparing for all possibilities after successfully fighting off a cyber attack last week.
Doctors Hospital opens PI facility
Doctors Hospital opened the doors of its Paradise Island Medical Centre (PIMC) yesterday, providing services to residents, employees and visitors.
ORG urges RBPF to be more transparent
THE Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG) has urged the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) to be more transparent with information on its investigations, emphasising that public trust can only be strengthened through open communication.
Man denies he was involved in an attempted murder
A MAN denied his involvement in the attempted killing of a man in New Providence over the summer.
Five months prison sentence for $2,400 worth of hemp
A MAN was sentenced to five months in prison yesterday after he admitted to having $2,400 worth of marijuana in his home earlier this week.
Davis renews call for global action on climate
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis renewed his call for global collective action on climate change, emphasising its severe impact on Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
Five UB researchers are awarded Wilson Family Foundation grants
Five University of The Bahamas researchers have been granted Wilson Awards.
STATESIDE: Immigration, economy and ‘culture wars’ hurt Democrats at the polls
Just over a week has passed since Donald Trump was emphatically reelected as president (he will now be president number 45 and number 47).
96 recruits complete six months RBPF training
The Royal Bahamas Police Force welcomed nearly 100 new recruits on Wednesday.
‘Buddy’ and Klay Thompson clash in Emirates NBA Cup
GRAND Bahamian sharpshooter Chavano “Buddy” Hield and the Golden State Warriors spoiled Mavericks guard Klay Thompson’s return to Golden State on Tuesday night at the Chase Centre.
Bodybuilders face possible suspension
BAHAMIAN bodybuilders picked up a number of trophies at the NPC Worldwide Caribbean Grand Prix last weekend at the Atlantis resort but will now face a possible three-month suspension because of it.
