Digital provider calls for Bahamas CSME sign-on
A digital payments provider yesterday argued that the Bahamas should join the Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME) to break down barriers facing local firms seeking to expand into the region.
Sweeting aims to cut imports by a quarter
AGRICULTURE, Marine Resources and Family Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting said yesterday officials hope to reduce imports by 25 percent by 2025.
Canadian navy to strengthen and stabilise Haiti
THE deployment of Canadian navy vessels to Haiti will not be used to intercept migrants trying to flee the troubled country, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed yesterday.
Lease setback strikes PI lighthouse entrepreneur
A Bahamian entrepreneur battling to restore Paradise Island’s lighthouse yesterday suffered a setback in his fight with the Government and Royal Caribbean after the Supreme Court found he does not possess a valid Crown Land lease.
Insurer: New VAT policy will increase costs
BAHAMIAN consumers will “undoubtedly” see increased cost of services at pharmacies and other places due to the new interpretation of the VAT Act regarding remittance on medical insurance and healthcare services.
TRUDEAU PLEDGE ON AID TO HAITI – Canadian PM also promises climate change funding
AS he addressed regional leaders at the 44th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yesterday pledged to offer $44m in funding to aid Caribbean countries in the fight against climate change, while also unveiling his nation’s plans to help bring stability to Haiti.
Defend our freedoms
Like many Bahamians, I watched several clips circulated on social media on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. As I watched, I was very disturbed to see what was transpiring and now find it not only necessary to put pen to paper, but important to do so.
Alcohol, drugs and gambling
In Jesus put all your trust, all your belief, and all your heart.
GSSSA champions crowned
CI GIBSON RATTLERS SENIOR BOYS VICTORIOUS, CH REEVES RAPTORS JUNIOR GIRLS WIN TITLE
The CI Gibson Rattlers and CH Reeves Raptors have regained bragging rights as the senior boys and junior girls champions in the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association’s best-of-three basketball championship series.
Man held without bail on attempted killing of a police officer and armed robberies
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday accused of two separate armed muggings and the attempted killing of a police officer in the nation’s capital last week.
Man on release for armed robbery caught second time with firearm, denied bail
A MAN was denied bail yesterday after being accused of having a loaded gun while on release for pending armed robbery and firearm charges.
Teenager found with knife given curfew
A teenager admitted in court yesterday to having a knife on George Street.
Three granted $60k bail on cocaine charges
TWO men and a woman were granted $60,000 bail in court yesterday after being accused of smuggling $1,000,000 worth of cocaine into the country through Bimini last weekend.
‘Finishing touches’ on Bahamas Games
WITH just about five months left before the return of the Bahamas Games, the Games Secretariat is putting the finishing touches on the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the games.
Richard ‘Lion Heart’ Johnson gets third induction
LONG after he’s retired from playing, Richard ‘the Lion-Heart’ Johnson is still receiving the awards of his accomplishments as a pitcher, both locally and internationally.
Sports Notes
THE New Providence Volleyball Association will begin its best-of-five championship series at the Anatol Rodgers Gymnasium on Sunday.
Junior tennis players face off in Bahama Pure Water and Ice Tourney
ANOTHER junior tournament has successfully closed on the island of Freeport, Grand Bahama.
Bahamas Goombay Punch supports the St Valentine’s Day Regatta
OVER the weekend of love the Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC) is pleased to partner with the St Valentine’s Day Regatta at Fort Montagu.
Owls stop UB Mingoes 77-71 in North Miami
THE University of The Bahamas Mingoes stayed close with the Florida Palms University Owls and led by as much as nine points in the Skinner Classic action Wednesday in North Miami.
IAN FERGUSON: Why we must cherish our small businesses
Here are seven reasons to support micro and small businesses.
