Gov’t drafting carbon credit exchange law
The Government is developing legislation to establish a carbon credit exchange in The Bahamas to further boost its ambitions to make this nation “a global centre” for the emerging industry.
One-third of dormant taxi plates ‘rescued’
One-third of the 90 dormant taxi plate holders have paid-off arrears owed to the Government within 48 hours of being warned they would otherwise lose these assets.
Cannabis advocate hails dual track legislation plan
A MEDICAL marijuana and industrial hemp advocate yesterday praised the Government for its dual track approach in seeking to legalise through upcoming legislation.
Capital backs Bahamas: ‘Get past’ 7.2m record
The Bahamas was yesterday urged to quickly “get past” pre-COVID’s record 7.2m visitor arrivals after this nation ranked among the top Caribbean destinations which tourism investment capital is most bullish on.
AG unveils ambition for ‘near shore Delaware’
Insolvency practitioners yesterday said the Attorney General’s ambition for The Bahamas to become “the near shore Delaware of corporate structuring” was both “achievable” and “appropriate” if the correct reforms are made.
AG hails ‘greatest ever Out Islands investment’
The Attorney General yesterday asserted that the Davis administration is making “the greatest investment in the Family Islands of the country that we have seen since independence”.
Real estate transition boost on VAT savings
Parties to real estate deals that are in process could enjoy tax savings worth five-figure sums if they close - and bring their documents forward for stamping - on or after July 1, it was revealed yesterday.
Federation names teams for 44th Chess Olympiad in India
THE Bahamas Chess Federation has announced its teams for the 44th Chess Olympiad 2022 in Chennai, India. The event is scheduled to be hosted July 28 to August 10 and will feature more than 100 teams from around the world.
Donations to organisations still down amid pandemic
NON-PROFIT organisations are still struggling to survive amid a slump in donations sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic.
FIBA Centrobasket: Bahamas gets 79-59 win over Turks and Caicos Islands
After a trio of lopsided losses to open the tournament, Team Bahamas responded with a pair of wins to conclude the group stage at the FIBA Under-15 Centrobasket Championships for boys. Team Bahamas defeated The Turks and Caicos Islands 79-59 yesterday at the Fernando ‘Rube’ Hernandez Coliseo in Gurabo, Puerto Rico.
‘Bring relief to people over high gas prices’
FREE National Movement deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright has urged the government to bring relief to Bahamians who are struggling with high gas prices.
‘90 taxi plates are inactive’
THE Ministry of Transport and Housing has revealed some 90 taxi plates are inactive.
Jazz Chisholm Jr leads All-Star Ballot Returns for NL 2nd Basemen
JASRADO “Jazz” Chisholm Jr emerged as the leading vote getter for National League second baseman after the first return of 2022 MLB All-Star ballots.
Davis Cup: Bahamas suffers loss to Paraguay
TEAM Bahamas began its current Davis Cup tie with a loss to the top ranked team in its pool. Paraguay scored a 2-1 win over The Bahamas’ team of Kevin Major Jr, Spencer Newman, Baker Newman and Marvin Rolle yesterday at the Costa Rica Country Club in Escazu, Costa Rica.
Four accused of stealing
FOUR men were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday on two separate charges of stealing.
Man who hit ex-girlfriend told to take anger classes
A MAN was ordered to attend anger management classes by a magistrate yesterday for assaulting his former girlfriend.
Eight months in jail for hitting woman with bat
A WOMAN was sentenced to eight months behind bars for hitting another woman in the head with a metal bat.
Man accused of assault on woman police officer
A MAN was granted bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after he was charged with assaulting a female police officer, resisting arrest and disorderly behaviour.
Jonquel Jones opens up on price of ‘coming out’
REIGNING WNBA MVP Jonquel Jones claims that her sexuality continues to hinder her marketability - citing a specific local case with one of the country’s leading telecommunications providers.
UPDATED: Traffic fatality on Paradise Island Bridge
POLICE are investigating a traffic fatality that occurred on the southbound Paradise Island bridge on Tuesday night.
