Pintard warns BPL fuel subsidy plan ‘not lawful’
The Opposition’s leader last night said it would be illegal for the Government to directly subsidise Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) fuel costs after a Cabinet minister reiterated this is the only way to prevent higher electricity costs.
Don’t let WTO ‘hijack’ National Trade Policy
A Cabinet minister yesterday urged Bahamian businesses and consumers to “not get fixated” on World Trade Organisation (WTO) membership for fear it will “hijack” and “derail” efforts to develop a broader National Trade Policy.
‘Dire straits’: NIB in $70m payout deficit
The National Insurance Board’s (NIB) confirmation yesterday that benefit payouts exceeded contribution income by $70m for 2021 shows The Bahamas has “clearly run out of time” to address its woes without inflicting pain.
External shocks cause for a ‘special situation’
The Bahamas is “in a special situation” due to its high vulnerability to natural disasters and economic shocks, a trade specialist said yesterday, with imported goods ten times’ higher than exports.
FNM to renovate centre
THE Free National Movement Council in Grand Bahama is hosting major fundraising events to help renovate the Sir Cecil Wallace-Whitfield Community Building that sustained severe flood damage during Hurricane Dorian.
Attorney hails economy of independent Bahamas
Grand Bahama attorney David Thompson believes that after 49 years of independence the Bahamas has “the third most envious economy” in the Western Hemisphere, after America and Canada.
Gus Cooper hailed as he is honoured by Arawak Homes
FAMILY and loved ones gathered at the opening of the Winston “Gus” Cooper Manor yesterday, remembering the man best known as a visionary leader of the Valley Boys Junkanoo group.
Tributes at passing of ex-Speaker Symonette
FORMER House of Assembly Speaker and government minister Vernon J Symonette, CMG, has died.
BPL-Osborne discussing deal
DARNELL Osborne, former chair of the BPL board and two others are in the process of reaching an agreement outside of court with the government.
Questions raised over fatal crash
FAMILY members of two men killed in a traffic accident on Monday have expressed concern about the response time of first responders to the scene of the incident. According to reports, the incident happened shortly before 5am.
Taxi drivers chase 30% fares increase
TAXI drivers want a 30 percent increase across the board to offset the rising cost of fuel.
Govt funds for BPL to avoid price rise?
Works and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears says the government will have to provide a subsidy to BPL if the company is to avoid raising electricity costs on the Bahamian people.
Why I am proud to be a Bahamian
MATURE Christian thought has led me to the conclusion that the God of our faith, who created and directs all things, did so for His ultimate glory.
Two face court over murder charges
TWO men were charged in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday on two separate murder charges, one involving the death of a known murder suspect.
Culmer fills in as women’s national basketball team head coach
DONILLO ‘Donnie’ Culmer, filling in as the head coach in the absence of Yolett McPhee-McCuin, likes what he sees with the make-up of the women’s national basketball team.
HIT, RUN, SCORE: Inaugural Babe Ruth Region Caribbean Championships Day 1 highlights
Day one of the inaugural Babe Ruth Region Caribbean Championships and Invitational featured both close games and lopsided results to set the tone for an exciting weekend of youth baseball at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
Mackey Jr to continue pro basketball career in Europe
AFTER completing his first year with Mulhouse Basket in France, Grand Bahamian native Willis Mackey Jr is looking forward to returning to Europe in August to continue his professional basketball career.
Joe leads 76ers past Thunder in SLC Summer League 80-79
ISAIAH Joe made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 25 seconds left, his fourth of the game, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 80-79 on Thursday on Day 3 of the Salt Lake City Summer League.
Jitneys: Gov’t relief late so we want fare hikes
Jitney drivers yesterday slammed the Government’s proposed “relief package” for high gas prices as late, adding they would instead prefer adult fares be increased to $2 as the industry is “getting beat bad”.
Leased taxi plates end will be ‘process’
The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union’s (BTCU) president yesterday acknowledged it will be a “process” to convert leased plates into a situation where the drivers involved become owner-entrepreneurs.
