DIR chief: Reform to ‘rein in’ liquor industry ‘running wild’
The Department of Inland Revenue’s top official yesterday said she was “very surprised” that some liquor operators are backing reforms to “rein in” an industry that is “running wild”.
UB professor calls on citizens to 'apply pressure' on govt to deliver on long-promised reforms
DAYS after a US government report flagged “growing concerns” about governance in The Bahamas, a prominent professor is calling on citizens to “apply pressure” on the government to deliver long-promised reforms.
Super Value chief: 'No one left out' on loyalty awards concern
Super Value's president yesterday pledged that "no customer should be left out" after some shoppers voiced concerns about changes to its loyalty and rewards initiative set to take effect from today.
Gov't spending under-shoot offsets 5% VAT target miss
The Government narrowly missed its full-year deficit target despite key revenue streams such as VAT and real property tax under-shooting projections by 5 percent and 9 percent respectively.
GB business owner renews Taino Bridge repairs demand
A Grand Bahama business owner yesterday renewed calls for urgent repairs to the deteriorating Taino Beach Bridge while raising fears it is stifling business activity and affecting residents' quality of life.
Mother of Devin Isaacs fears police stopped looking for her son
AS her son’s 18th birthday passes, the mother of missing teenager Devin Isaacs fears police have abandoned the search for him as his milestone makes the hope of reunification even more uncertain.
Last-minute cuts by $37.3m limits deficit overshoot
The Government overshot its 2024-2025 full-year deficit target thanks to last-minute revisions that cut its first-half ‘red ink’ by $37.3m and enabled it to hit Budget goals.
Smith calls on PM to work with him to fix Paradise Island Lighthouse
The Bahamian entrepreneur battling to restore Paradise Island’s lighthouse yesterday argued that its lantern would never have been destroyed if the Government had allowed his $3m project to proceed.
Bahamasair passengers stranded in US by Imelda
DOZENS of Bahamasair passengers stranded in the United States after Hurricane Imelda are expected to return to Abaco today, with officials saying this will be the final group to be accommodated from the storm-related disruptions.
Residents left trapped in homes as storm hit
SCORES of residents in Perpall Tract were stranded in their homes with dwindling supplies yesterday after floodwaters from Tropical Storm Imelda cut off access to their community.
‘Junkanooers want NJC to run parades’
A GROWING rift among Junkanoo groups has cast uncertainty over who will manage this year’s parades, with the National Junkanoo Committee (NJC) claiming majority support and the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) insisting its authority remains intact.
All islands given the ‘all clear’ after tropical storm’s passage
ALL islands of The Bahamas were given the all clear yesterday after Tropical Storm Imelda swept across the country without loss of life or serious injury.
Tribunal orders officer to testify in foreman’s wrongful dismissal case
THE Industrial Tribunal has ordered a police officer to appear and produce records in the case of a former Bayside Construction and Development Limited employee who claims he was wrongfully dismissed.
LETTERS: The crisis of illegal immigration
A crisis is unfolding unchecked in The Bahamas.
ALICIA WALLACE: Flotilla defies Israeli blockade
THE genocide continues in Palestine.
Pacers Champions
THE RM Bailey Pacers emerged as the champions of the Bahamas Baptist Sports Federation’s 2025 AID basketball tournament on Saturday at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.
Small grocery stores see no major Imelda boost
Small independent grocery stores did not experience a large spike in sales when shoppers rushed to prepare for Tropical Storm Imelda.
Consumer Commission recovers $428,000 in customer refunds
THE Consumer Protection Commission says it secured more than $428,000 in refunds for Bahamian consumers between January 2022 and September 2025.
Union leaders accuse Davis admin of downplaying unemployment problem
UNION leaders are pushing back against the Davis administration’s explanation for the rise in unemployment to 10.8 percent in the first quarter of 2025, accusing officials of downplaying the scale of the problem.
