PETER YOUNG: Germany changes tack on Ukraine
IN writing last week about the West’s supply of tanks to Ukraine, I suggested it might be interesting to examine further the sensitivities surrounding Germany’s involvement.
FACE TO FACE: Kenise leaves behind a legacy of giving
KENISE Symonette-Darville will be remembered and honoured in a special memorial candlelight vigil tomorrow, Wednesday February 8, 2023 at 7pm at the Pinewood Park. Her death was a blow to many, and hundreds are expected to show up in her honour.
Prison parole programme to begin with Grand Bahama inmates
ACTING Prison Commissioner Doan Cleare said government expects to soon announce the commencing of parole for inmates, starting first in Grand Bahama.
EDITORIAL: Less arguing and more evidence, please
YOU blame me and I blame you and are we ever nearer the truth?
Migrants held in Inagua all repatriated
ALL 375 migrants being held in Inagua have been repatriated, said Immigration Minister Keith Bell yesterday.
Community helps mother find missing daughter
RESCUERS are launching a search tonight for a 16-year-old girl who has been missing since January 30.
PM outlines six key fiscal strategies; hopes to double revenue collection
PRIME Minister Phillip Davis outlined six key priorities of the 2022 Fiscal Strategy report as he led debate in the House of Assembly yesterday - and hopes to nearly double the amount of real property tax collected.
Centreville crime watch receives car from MP
CENTREVILLE MP Jomo Campbell, along with corporate partners, donated a new neighborhood watch vehicle to The Bahamas National Neighborhood Watch Council (NNWC) of Centreville.
Poverty key contributor to sexual violence offences, says minister
SOCIAL Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe yesterday pointed to poverty as the main factor contributing to the level of rape and sexual violence offences plaguing the country.
Obie Wilchcombe: Government shelter unused by fire victims
SOCIAL Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe said no one had shown up to shelter facilities set up for some 40 victims of Sunday’s shanty town fire. He said government agencies will take the “necessary actions” investigating any undocumented people.
Rejected web shop loses licence appeal
The Gaming Board’s decision to reject a web shop’s licence bid during the industry’s legalisation was fully vindicated yesterday by the Supreme Court.
House hostilities erupt on $150m BPL arrears
The Prime Minister and Opposition’s leader yesterday accused each other of making “false” statements as renewed hostilities erupted over Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) $150m in unpaid bills.
PM targets 75% of property tax billings ‘within four years’
The Prime Minister yesterday defended the Government’s aggressive target of more than tripling real property tax collections by asserting it plans to collect 75 percent of annual billings “within the next four years”.
'Full-throated' effort urged on regulatory compliance
The Bahamas must display a "full-throated commitment" fighting all forms of financial crime, the attorney general reiterated yesterday, while pointing to the imminent challenge posed by global corporate tax reforms.
Opposition finance chief: GBPA has 'outlasted time'
The Opposition's finance spokesman yesterday backed calls for change at the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) and argued that its present structure has "outlasted the times".
Opening of bank branch ‘milestone’ to serve Bahamians
THE BANK of The Bahamas held the grand opening of its John F Kennedy branch yesterday - with Prime Minister Philip Davis saying the “milestone” was a testament to the bank’s commitment to serving the Bahamian people.
Art Lucaya to showcase talent in Grand Bahama
THE Grand Bahama Port Authority has announced its first Freeport art festival for March 23-25, featuring some 45 artists on Grand Bahama.
Outage due to lightning, BPL Says
PARTS of New Providence experienced power outages yesterday morning due to a system interruption at Bahamas Power and Light.
Bishop Hall calls out ‘sanctified silence’
AFTER two murders were recorded on Sunday, Bishop Simeon Hall lashed out against those who engage in “sanctified silence” by failing to report criminal activity.
Minnis: PM’s reaction to threats is ‘overkill’
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ reaction to recent death threats is “overkill”, noting it’s not uncommon for a Prime Minister to receive such threats.
