BPL outages expected in Nassau today, says minister
RESIDENTS in several areas of New Providence will experience power outages today as Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) conducts overhead maintenance, according to Energy and Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis yesterday.
PM to meet banks over fee concerns
THE Prime Minister is to meet commercial banks on banking fees, after the issue has been in the spotlight amid rising bank fees.
Consultation begins on 5G communications
CONSULTATION is being launched over 5G communications technology in The Bahamas.
Majority of businesses seek audit extensions
AN estimated three-quarters of companies with a turnover of $5m plus have requested extensions to submit their audits, according to Shunda Strachan, the Department of Inland Revenue’s acting director.
World Masters still in medal contention
Timothy Munnings and Michael Armbrister are still in contention for another medal for Team Bahamas at the 25th World Masters Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Why the about face on transparency?
EARLIER this week in this column, we reported on the need for transparency to ensure public confidence in the police probe into allegations of corruption.
Banks nor govt care about us
I read in your paper that the chairman of the clearing banks advised against the regulation of bank fees.
DIANE PHILIPS: The best lens doesn’t come in a box with a price tag
The world’s most expensive camera lens, the Leica Apto-telyt-R 1600 5.6, is valued at a whopping $2m.
The power of non-profits
“So, what do you want to be when you grow up?”
STATESIDE: Walz brings an ‘everyman’ appeal as Harris’ VP choice
In one of the thousands of chance meetings that are the lifeblood of a gathering like the Democratic National Convention that continued yesterday, a couple of reporters from Wisconsin’s largest circulation daily newspaper, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, were talking about the Democratic ticket.
Consider flooding as roads fixed
THE Bahamas lies in the tropical Caribbean...you expect heavy rains and storms with considerable rainfall during the summer but Editor we build repave roads which take into zero consideration of heavy rains.
PM to meet with regulators to ‘neutralise any conflicts’ with regard to bank fees
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis plans to meet with regulators to find a balanced approach and “neutralise any conflicts” regarding commercial bank fees.
BAMSI expecting landmark year as it celebrates 10th anniversary
THE Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) is gearing up for a landmark academic year as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.
Teen charged in armed robbery which ended in shootout with police
A 16-year-old male was remanded yesterday after allegedly robbing a Popeye’s Restaurant on Mackey Street at gunpoint in an incident that ended in a gun battle with an officer last week.
Woman accused of harming husband in domestic dispute
A WOMAN accused of harming her husband in an alleged domestic dispute last month was granted bail yesterday.
Man accused of assault with shotgun
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of assaulting someone with a shotgun on Prince Charles Drive earlier this month.
Fined $18k for drug possession
A MAN was fined $18,000 yesterday after police found a large quantity of marijuana in his car and at his home last week.
July collections up, but ‘we have to do a lot more’, says DIR chief
THE Department of Inland Revenue has collected $16m more than its tax target for July.
CH Reeves High School latest public school to be solarised
ENERGY Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis announced the installation of over 100 solar panels valued at $127,000 at CH Reeves Junior High School.
Minister says help on way for Eleuthera electricity
ELEUTHERA is receiving support to deal with its electricity woes, according to Energy and Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis, who said islanders will soon see relief.
