Govt ‘should focus more on introducing a liveable wage’
A FORMER labour official believes government should focus more on introducing a liveable wage as opposed to just increasing the national minimum wage given inflation coupled with an already high cost of living.
BPL worker describes attack by angry customer during disconnection
BAHAMAS Power and Light employee Gabriel Gordon said after he could no longer hold off an angry BPL customer who became physical with him, he had no choice but to wrestle the man to the ground and hold him until police arrived.
1,400 consumers disconnected from power grid
BAHAMAS Power and Light CEO Shevonn Cambridge has revealed that slightly more than 1,400 consumers have been disconnected from the power grid.
Chinese Embassy donates tablets for persons with disabilities
THE Chinese Embassy donated more than 10 tablets to the Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development for persons with disabilities yesterday.
Bahamas ‘may never be ready’ for exchange control elimination
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday warned The Bahamas “may never be ready” for the total elimination of exchange controls, adding: “I’d like to get to the Indy 500 but some of us aren’t even on Carmichael Road.”
Atlantis: COVID rebound to ‘absorb’ BPL hit to $30m bill
A senior Atlantis executive yesterday voiced optimism that Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) massive fuel charge hikes will not slowdown the post-COVID tourism rebound “by itself” despite “the risk of eroding profits”.
Extend Dorian tax breaks so Abaco hits ‘full throttle’
Abaco’s business and civic leaders yesterday united to plead with the Davis administration for an up to two-year extension of the island’s Dorian tax breaks so it can come “back to full economic throttle”.
Banks must ‘clear runway’ on high loan delinquencies
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday agreed that commercial institutions must “focus on clearing the runway a lot more for new lending” by tackling loan delinquencies that exceed Caribbean and international norms.
Family seeking answers after man is seriously injured in traffic incident
THE family of 37-year-old Devaldo Greene are seeking answers about a traffic incident that left him in a vegetative state, saying they do not think police have been actively investigating the case.
Inmate found dead in his cellblock
POLICE are investigating the sudden death of a 43-year-old male inmate who died at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services yesterday.
2,000lb of trash collected in GB coastal cleanup
THE trash collected from Grand Bahama beaches as part of the 37th International Coastal Cleanup initiative totaled over 2,000 pounds.
BNBA wants govt to ensure the rights of breastfeeding mothers while on the job
THE Bahamas National Breastfeeding Association (BNBA) is urging the government to ratify United Nations Convention 183, which would ensure the rights of breastfeeding mothers while on the job.
Govt signs heads of agreement for $250m Long Island development
THE Davis administration signed a heads of agreement yesterday with Azul Destinations Ltd and Calypso Cove Destinations Ltd for the development of an upscale resort and cruise port for South Long Island, estimated to cost some $250m.
Gyms ‘may raise fees’ after BPL bills hike
THE looming increase in electricity bills will likely force some gym operators still recovering from COVID-19’s impact to consider raising membership fees or making other adjustments to help sustain operations, according to fitness stakeholders.
NEW MOODY’S DOWNGRADE: Action taken over financing access fears
The Bahamas was last night urged to "move more urgently to rev the engine" after Moody's again downgraded the country's sovereign creditworthiness over fears its access to borrowing is being squeezed.
BPL CEO: Reliability of grid ‘is pretty high’
BAHAMAS Power and Light’s CEO Shevonn Cambridge insisted yesterday that the reliability of the grid is “pretty high” amid concerns about BPL’s ability to provide consistent service as the fuel surcharge is set to increase next month.
‘Victimised’ public servants urged ‘come forward’
PRESS Secretary Clint Watson has urged public servants who claim victimisation to come forward and seek recourse through the proper channels.
Peter Roker’s National Heroes Day charity challenge
BUSINESSMAN, fuel retailer and philanthropist Peter Roker, known as a pioneer in the Carmichael Road West community, is engaging in one of the biggest philanthropic challenges of his life this National Heroes Day. He will attempt to walk 248,160ft, or 47 miles around the entire island of New Providence in an effort to raise funds for three charities.
Tahnaj Thomas back on the mound in AFL
Fresh off helping Great Britain baseball make history at the World Baseball Classic Qualifiers, Tahnaj Thomas was back on the mound continuing his season in the Arizona Fall League.
Do as I say, not as I do
Recently, the European Union has ratified the blacklisting of the Bahamas for the failure of maintaining tax compliance for the regulatory bodies in Europe. However, the Bahamas has been largely compliant for decades and the EU still decides to blacklist the country during the recent United Nations general assembly.
