Manufacturer duty-free approvals shift to online
The Government yesterday moved to further enhance the ease and efficiency of doing business by giving Bahamian manufacturers a January 1, 2023, “drop dead date” to start applying for renewal of their duty-free concessions online.
Pintard to take BPL woe to Public Accounts Committee
The Opposition’s leader says he will place Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) up to 163 percent fuel charge increase before Parliament’s spending watchdog in a bid to uncover how much government “errors” are costing Bahamians.
Govt in final stages of selecting Grand Bahama airport redevelopment ‘provider’
THE Davis administration is in the final stages of selecting “a provider” for the redevelopment of the Grand Bahama International Airport, according to Tourism, Investments and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper.
Great Commission Ministries to break ground for $3m shelter in January
GREAT Commission Ministries expects to break ground for the construction of a $3m shelter in January, with an estimated $30,000 saved so far for the venture.
Mask mandate relaxed for schools
The Ministry of Health & Wellness has released a statement advising the public that effective 14th November, 2022 the mask mandate for all persons in an indoor classroom setting in an educational institution has been relaxed. This amendment is reflected in the Health Services (COVID-19)(PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNITY SPREAD)(AMENDMENT) Rules, 2022.
FTX collapse an ‘opportunity to ensure greater transparency’
THE collapse of FTX could be used as a crucial learning lesson moving forward, a governance reformer said yesterday.
Police call for vigilance during Christmas season
POLICE have warned people to be more vigilant and take the necessary precautions to avoid becoming victims of crime this Christmas season.
‘APOLOGY LETTER’ FOR FYRE FESTIVAL: Billy McFarland reportedly sends letter to govt
FYRE Festival organiser Billy McFarland reportedly has sent a letter to the Bahamas government in which he “profusely apologises” for the disastrous event, claiming he wants to make things right with The Bahamas.
Plans to deter youth from crime
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said his ministry plans to launch a series of crime prevention programmes in the coming days geared towards youth to help deter them from turning to a life of crime.
‘Minimal exposure’: Central Bank demands FTX report
Bahamian bankers yesterday predicted the industry has minimal exposure to FTX after regulators demanded the sector disclose all business dealings with the collapsed crypto currency exchange.
Deputy PM confident that Security Commission can handle FTX fallout
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper yesterday expressed confidence in the Security Commission’s ability to handle matters related to FTX’s fallout, adding “we have had curve balls thrown at us before in financial services and we persevered.”
Man snatching tourist’s purse caught on camera
PHOTOS of a man snatching a tourist’s purse downtown went viral on social media yesterday.
Mighty Warriors take home boys’ soccer title
Sybil Strachan pulled off an impressive 5-1 victory over Claridge Primary to win the Bahamas Football Association’s New Providence Public Primary Sports Association boys’ soccer title, while Eva Hilton added the girls’ crown to their triumph in the golf tournament held earlier this year.
‘No one cares about the women’ on national basketball team
AFTER all of the sacrifices made and the hard work that they put in, head coach Donillo ‘Donnie’ Culmer said he’s disappointed that the Bahamas Basketball Federation pulled the plug on their trip to Mexico for the Centrobasket tournament.
BBA getting team ready
IN preparation for the fourth annual Caribbean Baseball Cup from December 4-11 at the newly constructed Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium, the Bahamas Baseball Association will host a training camp in Grand Bahama.
Concerns that hotel tax breaks unduly exploited
A BAHAMIAN businessman has voiced concerns that foreign investors are unduly exploiting Hotels Encouragement Act incentives to obtain tax breaks on construction materials for large vacation rental properties.
Attempted murder charge for juvenile
A JUVENILE was sent to the Simpson Penn Centre for Boys yesterday in connection with a failed murder bid.
Two year prison sentence for shop breaking
A MAN was sentenced to two years in prison yesterday after admitting to shop-breaking to fund his cocaine addiction.
Man charged in connection with $1million drug bust
A MAN was granted $30,000 bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with a $1 million drug bust off the coast of Grand Bahama in 2018.
Man accused of rifle assault
A MAN was granted bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after being accused of a rifle assault earlier this month.
