Marinas suffer 40% or more business plunge
Bahamian marinas were yesterday said to have suffered up to a 40 percent or more decline in business that is being blamed on VAT’s imposition on yacht charter fees.
FNM chairman queries FTX chief’s local status
The Government should begin examining “in a very deliberate fashion” the immigration status held by embattled FTX chief, Sam Bankman-Fried, and his close associates, the FNM chairman said yesterday.
Judge rejects ex-minister’s ‘boutique resort’ evidence
A Supreme Court judge has rejected evidence from a former Cabinet minister alleging that a Staniel Cay homeowner “circumvented” environmental requirements in constructing a property “typical of of a boutique hotel”.
Sears: We have a plan for roads
WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears assured the public yesterday that his ministry has a comprehensive plan to improve roads throughout New Providence and has already deployed contractors out on the streets to carry out much-needed repairs.
Eleuthera anger at water problem
AFTER nearly a week without running water, residents of Central Eleuthera are disgruntled with the continued disruption of water supply on the island.
PM flies out to Angola conference
PRIME Minister Philip Davis left the country on Wednesday to attend the 10th Summit of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific (OACPS) Heads of State and Government.
Man and woman questioned over stabbing death
Police are questioning a 20-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman in connection with a stabbing death on Wednesday night.
Disaster bill ‘a significant step’
MYLES Laroda, State Minister for Disaster Preparedness, led debate in the House of Assembly yesterday on the Disaster Risk Management Bill 2022, saying the proposed legislation, once enacted, will mark a “significant step” in the country’s development.
'Sears unsuitable for his portfolio’
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard says Works and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears is “unsuitable” for his portfolio.
Pintard: Govt misleading public over civil service relations
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said the government has continued to mislead the public through public relations to give the impression that all is well with them and civil servants.
UNION PROTEST AT ‘SLAP IN THE FACE’: Members gathered outside Parliament as matters unresolved
SCORES of Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU) members gathered outside the House of Assembly yesterday outraged over the government’s failure to meet with union executives to resolve several outstanding matters.
Dorian tax breaks access sparks House controversy
THE deputy prime minister yesterday pledged that Dorian-devastated Bahamians who “need help will get help” amid ongoing concerns that the mechanisms to provide continued access to tax breaks are not fully in place.
Bimini man accused of murder
A 34-YEAR-OLD Bimini man was charged with attempted murder in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.
DEIDRE BASTIAN: Customer service is key to stand out from crowd
Today’s business environment is incredibly competitive, and superb customer service is required if you wish your company to succeed.
Remember the Family Islanders
Please don’t forget your Family Islanders, Mr Davis. This is an open letter to Prime Minister “Brave” Davis.
The Cooper egg farm
THE recent Facebook photo showing the price of a dozen of eggs on a Family Island was a sobering reminder of grocery inflation in The Bahamas and the Progressive Liberal Party government’s inability to prevent it.
‘Buddy’ Hield scores 26 pts in 121-115 loss to Timberwolves
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — D’Angelo Russell had 15 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter. Anthony Edwards scored 26 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on to beat the Indiana Pacers 121-115 last night.
Best of the Best Regatta has all-junior line-up in E Class for first time ever
AMIDST the majestic sight of A, B and C Class sloops in Montagu Bay last weekend, there were two other boat fleets out on the water, most of which were being sailed by junior sailors aged 17 and under.
Cable targets 33,000 Nassau homes for new network in Q1
CABLE Bahamas is targeting 33,000 southern New Providence homes for connection to its new fibre-to-the-home network starting in the 2023 first quarter after overcoming supply chain challenges that delayed the roll-out.
American loses $77,000 in winnings - and gets $500 fine
AN American man was fined yesterday after admitting to making a false declaration at the airport. This admission resulted in him losing $70,000 in casino winnings which was seized at the time of his arrest.
