‘No victory lap’ as VAT 10% up on pre-COVID
The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday said there is “no victory lap yet” despite the Government’s modest $46.2m April surplus due to the continued existence of a likely “substantial tax gap”.
Judge blasts attorneys over ‘lazy indulgence’
A Supreme Court judge has slammed the “lazy indulgence” of Bahamian attorneys in swearing affidavits containing “material” evidence without knowing the facts because it could “embarrass and prejudice” legal cases.
Exporters told: Prove no domestic financing
Bahamian exporters must first prove to the Central Bank that they have been rejected by all domestic financing sources before they will be given approval to seek out alternative funding from overseas.
GB church leader calls for ‘new economic paradigm’
GRAND Bahama Christian Council president Rev Kenneth Lewis believes The Bahamas must establish “a new economic paradigm” that will allow Bahamians to compete in all aspects of the country’s economy. While delivering his independence message, the clergyman indicated that it is now time for Bahamians to be encouraged to own hotels and banks.
Turning nature into art
BAHAMIAN artist and wood carver Julian McKenzie believes he is fulfilling a vision God gave him in a dream – carving tree trunks and roots into amazing works of art.
The wrong Tweet
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Many consider Elon Musk to be the messiah of the global technology industry. But he got bogged down with his billion dollar plans to take over Twitter. And, at Tesla, the problems are piling up.
Honours from grateful nation
BISHOP Lawrence Rolle, community activist Khandi Gibson and former police commissioner Paul Rolle say they are honoured and humbled for recognition of their service to the nation as recipients of the Bahamas’ 49th Independence Day National Honours.
New water supply crisis hits Central Eleuthera
FAMILIES in Central Eleuthera face summer misery as a new water crisis could potentially hit their homes.
Atlantis eyes $500m in fresh investment
Atlantis is on target to “exceed” 90 percent of pre-COVID occupancy levels for the 2022 full year, a senior executive has revealed, as it eyes “well over $500m” in new investment for this decade.
Marsh Harbour business robbed
ABACO police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a business establishment in Marsh Harbour over the weekend.
Man accused of causing harm
A MAN was placed on two years’ probation in a Magistrate’s Court for causing harm to another man.
Officer hurt as he tries to aid stab victim
A POLICE officer was treated and discharged from the hospital, while a 29-year-old male remains in stable condition after being stabbed multiple times by a group of men.
Commission of inquiry?
I hope that you all had an enjoyable and safe Independence weekend, as I and my immediate family did. It was a time of reflection on the mighty long way which The Lord Jesus Christ has brought us. Yes, the incessant and debilitating challenges of inflation and the ongoing ravages of the pandemic and a lot more distractions relative to crime and sociological behaviour within the wider Bahamian society.
Settlements of lawsuits & independence
Please permit me to share my views and comments in respect to what appears to be a predisposition on the part of the government to settle lawsuits without the benefit of having certain issues raised therein judicially ventilated and determined by the courts.
Jones posts double double - 29 points, 13 rebounds - in WNBA All-Star game
JONQUEL Jones displayed why she is a star among WNBA stars and shined on the brightest stage among the league’s best players at its midseason classic.
Two accused of shooting at police
TWO men, ages 29 and 21, are in police custody after allegedly shooting at police officers.
Man charged with killing murder suspect
A MAN was charged in a Magistrate’s Court on Friday in connection with the death of a man who was awaiting retrial for murder.
$1,000 fine over Indian hemp
A MAN was ordered to pay a fine of $1,000 in a Magistrate’s Court on Friday after he was found with over 11lbs of Indian hemp.
Police search for four men in Grand Bahama
FOUR men are being sought by police on Grand Bahamas in connection with various criminal offences.
Gardiner out of World Championships with injury
Just days before the start of the World Athletics’ 2022 World Championships, Bahamian quarter-miler Steven Gardiner has announced that he won’t be able to defend his 400 metre title in Eugene, Oregon.
