Supreme Court dismisses metofficer’s mould exposure suit
A SUPREME Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit by a government meteorological officer who claimed mould exposure in government offices caused his respiratory illness, ruling that the medical evidence did not prove his workplace caused or materially contributed to the condition.
22-year-old remanded over armed carjacking in January
A MAN accused of an armed carjacking in January was remanded to prison yesterday.
Man remanded after police chase ends in crash and gun arrest
A MAN accused of fleeing from police after he was found with a stolen SUV and a loaded gun near the intersection of Pyfrom Avenue and Mackey Street last week was remanded to prison yesterday.
Men granted $7,000 bail after three cars stolen from showroom
A MAN accused of breaking into a car showroom and stealing three vehicles earlier this month was granted bail yesterday.
WORLD VIEW: The Haitian people should not be forgotten or left stranded
Amid the current turmoil in the world, it is important that, in the Americas, we should not forget the urgent humanitarian and political crisis confronting the Haitian people.
Briland operator: Meddling hits $700k tax debt pay-off
A Briland tourism operator is alleging that interference by its estranged former US business partner has left it struggling to generate sufficient revenues to survive and pay-off more than $700,000 in unpaid tax arrears owed to the Department of Inland Revenue.
Top hotels targeting up to 10% revenue rise through Easter
Major resorts are forecasting a 5-10 percent year-over-year revenue increase for Easter and the remainder of the peak winter tourism season, it was revealed yesterday, amid optimism The Bahamas will “find a way through” the fall-out from the Middle East conflict.
‘Cut losses’ over Rubis fuel leak damages case
A Bahamian homeowner’s $159,450 damages award over the 2012 fuel leak from Rubis Bahamas’ Robinson Road gas station has been overturned by the highest court in this country’s judicial system which has urged both sides to “cut their losses”.
Food stores face ‘nightmare’ on VAT exempt compliance
Food merchants fear the “workload” created by new tax rules will make it “impossible to comply” with timely and accurate VAT filings, Super Value’s owner is warning, while asserting all would be “hunky dory” if the elimination of tax on uncooked foods is made “simpler”.
Tattoo artist among two dead in separate traffic incidents
TWO men died in separate traffic incidents in Grand Bahama and San Salvador over the weekend, pushing the country’s road fatality count to 15 for 2026.
Bomb threat forces brief evacuation at LPIA
A BOMB threat forced a temporary evacuation at Lynden Pindling International Airport yesterday morning, disrupting travel and triggering a security sweep before authorities declared the facility safe.
Community rallies around family of seven after fire
A CENTERVILLE family of seven whose generational home was gutted by fire early Friday thanked members of the community who have rallied around them with clothing, food, financial support and other assistance.
Bostwick ‘saddened’ by Minnis, says FNM faces ‘uphill fight'
DAME Janet Bostwick, a pioneering figure in Bahamian politics, admits her own party, the Free National Movement, faces an “uphill fight” in the next general election, while expressing sadness over former prime minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ decision to run as an independent candidate in Killarney.
No action against dog killer officer
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said investigators found no breach of policy in a correctional officer’s fatal shooting of a family dog, meaning the officer will not face disciplinary action despite widespread public outrage – a decision Bahamas Humane Society president Kim Aranha last branded ‘predictable.’
BEYOND THE BORDER: The case for US travel waiver reform
In the world of international travel, a mistake made twenty years ago should not carry a life sentence.
Private sector must show anti-financial crime regime works
Bahamian financial institutions must demonstrate that compliance systems are not only in place but actively working to ensure this jurisdiction received a strong grade from the upcoming Financial Action Task Force (FATF) assessment of its anti-fnancial crime defences.
Bahamas regulatory move is blockchain global first
The Bahamas’s bid to regulate decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) through new legislation could be a global regulatory first, the Attorney General has asserted.
PM ‘trying to get head wrapped around’ NHI payment hold-ups
The Prime Minister has voiced frustration over delayed payments to doctors and others providing medical services to the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme, and asserted he is “still trying to get my head wrapped around” what is causing the problem.
Police investigate suspicious death of 14-month-old boy
POLICE are investigating the suspicious death of a 14-month-old boy who was taken to Princess Margaret Hospital unresponsive on Friday night.
