Warning issued of severe weather and heavy rainfall
A weather warning has been issued of unsettled weather across the northern, north-west and portions of entral Bahamas, with an elevated risk of severe, squally weather. This may include heavy rainfall, dangerous lightning activity, hailstones, gusty winds and higher seas with the possibility of tornadic activity such as funnel clouds or waterspouts.
Arrest warrants issued for three officers after court no-show
ARREST warrants have been issued for three officers who did not appear in court today for a committal hearing that saw 11 police officers receive bail for proceedings linked to killings that resulted in adverse inquest findings.
Yacht charter VAT woe ‘definitely news to me’
A senior tax official yesterday said complaints that visiting yachts are struggling to pay VAT on charter contracts is “definitely news to me”.
Cruise chief: Multiple ‘wins’ from 60MW shore power
Nassau Cruise Port’s top executive yesterday asserted that the project to supply cruise vessels with 60 mega watts (MW) of shore power will generate multiple economic “wins” for The Bahamas.
Margin ‘breathing room’ for 75% of dealers owing taxes
More than three-quarters of Bahamian petroleum retailers have gained sufficient “breathing room” from upcoming margin increases to settle their unpaid taxes, it was revealed yesterday.
Opposition attacks $203m ‘sinking funds’ draw down
The Opposition’s finance spokesman yesterday voiced concern that the Government used $203m set aside to cover future maturing foreign bonds to repay its “debt obligations” in the last fiscal year.
‘Pensioners oversee workers lacking skills’
LABOUR and Public Services Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said reappointing retirees to critical government positions speaks to “putting persons in positions of management and supervision to supervise others without the proper skills and training to do so”.
Sir Franklyn: Oil majors to seek own margin rise
FOCOL Holdings chairman last night signalled that the three oil majors will likely now push to increase their own gasoline and diesel margins “that have not changed in decades”.
‘We won’t speculate on’ if Gibson will run for FNM in next election
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard declined to say whether Long Island MP Adrian Gibson is likely to run on the party’s ticket in the next general election.
Ferguson criticises Bowleg on Valley faction seed money
KIMSLEY Ferguson, president of the Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU) and coordinator of The Body of Christ Junkanoo, criticised Youth, Sports, and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg for announcing that a faction of the Valley Boys would receive $30,000 in seed funding for the upcoming Junkanoo parades despite being classified as a “fun group”.
‘$1 a week more’ for most drivers
CONSUMERS should expect to pay an additional $1 to $3 per week at gas stations when profit margin increases for retailers take effect, according to the Bahamas Petroleum Retailers Association President Raymond Jones.
PM defends frequent international travels
PRIME Minister Philip Davis defended his frequent international travels, saying they enabled him to call on the Dominican Republic’s president for help in evacuating Bahamians nearly held hostage in Haiti.
Seven archers have their ‘bullseye’ on the Caribbean Development Championships
SEVEN archers will be in action for The Bahamas at the 6th edition of the World Archery Americas Caribbean Development Championships (CDC) in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
Bethel Brothers Morticians makes a donation to Ranfurly Home for Children
In what has become a cherished tradition, The Ranfurly Home for Children has been gifted with a generous donation from one of its long-time sponsors, Bethel Brothers Morticians (BBM), as young residents transition into the back-to-school season.
PETER YOUNG: Dilemma for Western leaders in new strategic step for Ukraine
There is invariably so much in the public domain about the war in Ukraine, with comprehensive media coverage, that further comment seems to be superfluous.
New Providence Softball Association best-of-seven championships postponed
ONCE again due to the rainy conditions that left the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex under water, the start of the New Providence Softball Association’s best-of-seven championships was postponed last night.
Coach Clarke to be honoured
James Clarke, former baseball/softball player turned coach and philanthropist, will be recognised for his contribution to the development of sports in the country by the St Augustine’s College Alumni Association (SACAA).
Jason ‘Jay Shred’ Johnson fourth in men’s physique
FRESH off his first victory in the IFBB Elite pro competition in Mexico two weeks ago, Jason “Jay Shred” Johnson attempted to make it two straight at the IFBB Elite Pro Sudamerica Show in Asuncion, Paraguay, over the weekend.
Citi: ‘No intent’ for job loss in JTC trust sale
Citigroup yesterday said it does “not intend” for there to be any job losses at its Bahamian Citi Trust subsidiary from selling that unit’s worldwide operations to rival financial services provider, JTC.
