Cartwright repeats calls for breadbasket VAT relief
FREE National Movement deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright continued his criticisms of the government yesterday over its position that value added tax will not be removed from breadbasket items, saying it was a betrayal to tens of thousands of Bahamians who need relief.
FNM Women’s Association reaches out to help ill resident
THE Grand Bahama FNM Women’s Association, along with the executives of the National FNM Women’s Association, launched a community outreach scheme at the weekend by donating and delivering food and other items to a Freeport resident who is ill and unable to leave her home.
Ocean Cay employee held after marijuana discovery
A MALE employee at Ocean Cay, Bimini, was arrested this week for possession of suspected marijuana.
RBDF reports recent surge in illegal migration
THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force has seen a marked increase in illegal migration activity over the last three months, with nearly 1,500 migrants apprehended in Bahamian waters within that time frame.
Sands: Poor sacrificed ‘on tax efficiency altar’
The FNM’s chairman yesterday accused the Government of driving more Bahamian families into poverty, and sacrificing them “on the altar of tax efficiency”, by refusing to eliminate VAT on medicines and breadbasket foods.
Governor raises reserves forecast as $3bn beaten
The Central Bank yesterday raised its year-end forecast for The Bahamas’ external reserves holdings after they started May above $3bn following a $523m expansion during the first three months of 2022.
Debt consolidation still leads consumer lending
Almost one-quarter of consumer loan requests received by Bahamian commercial banks during the 2021 second half were for “debt consolidation”, it was revealed yesterday, again exposing the elevated strain COVID placed on borrowers.
$700m optimism Bahamas can ‘take oil price pressure’
A “$700m-plus” increase in US dollar purchases from the commercial banks during the 2022 first quarter has given the Central Bank’s governor optimism The Bahamas “can absorb” much of the pressure from high global prices.
Governor warns economy ‘overpowered’ after 2023
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday warned that surging global inflation and other external risks “could overpower” the Bahamian economy once the return to pre-COVID output levels is completed in 2023.
Survival weekend returns for road parade
SURVIVAL Weekend is back and set for May 20-22, featuring a road parade and a mega concert with big names in Soca music, including Allison Hinds, Destra Garcia and Patrice Roberts.
‘Officer shooting cases are moving too slowly’
ACTING Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander is unhappy with the pace inquests are happening at the Coroner’s Court, saying it is clear that police-involved “matters are not moving as swiftly as they should”.
Permission to strike - but union may not use it
A STRIKE certificate has been approved for the Public Managers Union to take industrial action against the National Insurance Board.
Warning of busy hurricane season
WEATHER experts are predicting an active and “above average” Atlantic hurricane season, with four major hurricanes expected this year.
Inmate shot dead at work site
AN inmate on the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services’ work programme was shot multiple times and killed while on his job yesterday.
POLICE QUESTION WSC MANAGER: Elwood Donaldson is quizzed as part of investigation
POLICE questioned Water and Sewerage General Manager Elwood Donaldson for hours yesterday as part of their investigation into matters affecting the institution, The Tribune understands.
Fox has first hit, stolen base of career
LUCIUS Fox ended his drought at the plate and achieved a career milestone with the first hit and first stolen base of his Major League Baseball career.
Theft trial for Solomon’s employee to go ahead
IT WAS determined yesterday that there is sufficient evidence to proceed in a trial of a former Solomon’s Fresh Market employee accused of stealing $342.50 worth of groceries.
Pregnant woman fined over drugs
A PREGNANT mother was fined in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday for possession of dangerous drugs.
When not to wear a hat
A gentleman should remove his hat as he enters a building, including a restaurant, home, classroom, theatre, church. This rule includes baseball caps and casual hats.
Mother in tears as son jailed over firearm
A MOTHER burst into tears in a Magistrate’s Court room yesterday as her son was sentenced to two years in prison for firearm and ammunition possession.
