Minnis: $1bn allegation is reckless and dangerous
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said his successor’s allegation that his administration’s pre-election report on the government’s fiscal position was incomplete to the tune of $1bn “was very reckless and dangerous”.
Thompson: Poorest will be hardest hit by VAT change
FORMER State Minister for Finance Kwasi Thompson said the Davis administration will be hurting the most vulnerable people in society when it reintroduces value added tax on breadbasket items.
‘$1bn hole in pre-election report’
AS he declared his administration’s plan to steer the country out of crisis, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the government is faced with a $1 billion difference between numbers provided by the previous administration’s pre-election report and the true state of government liabilities.
VAT CUT BY JAN 1: PM Davis in pledge over 10% tax rate
THE Davis administration’s much anticipated value added tax decrease to 10 percent will be implemented by no later than January 1, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday.
Mother Pratt deputises for Governor General
FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Cynthia “Mother” Pratt will serve as deputy to the governor general while Governor General Sir Cornelius A Smith is out of the country for a few days.
Feeding programme: We need your help
THE organiser of an inner-city feeding programme is now appealing to local businesses and food suppliers for assistance as the demand for food heightens.
It’s official: Rolle makes return to pro basketball
WALTIEA Rolle officially made her return to professional basketball and leads her club in a newly formed tournament to encourage competition between teams in Spain.
Kerzner’s praise for Farrington
Two minutes ago I stumbled on my copy of the attached letter, apparently written to Barry Farrington by Butch Kerzner. I find it to be a profound and well deserved compliment to Barry. You may publish it if you wish.
Davis and international participation
Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis, MP, QC, is to be commended on the energetic and focused style of leadership that he has demonstrated from his first early days in office.
‘Assault was self-defence’
THE mother and son of a man accused of assaulting his child’s mother during an argument on Independence Day have supported his claims of self-defence.
Atlantis theft accused granted bail
TWO women who denied stealing more than $500,000 from the Atlantis tips committee were yesterday granted bail before their trial.
‘He was coming to a family party - then he was shot and left to die in the road’
THE girlfriend of a man who was shot and left in the road to die five years ago told a Supreme Court jury yesterday that he was supposed to attend a family function, but never made it back home.
Jones and Foxes are still undefeated in EuroLeague
Jonquel Jones and her UMMC Ekaterinburg Foxes needed some late game heroics, but they rebounded from last week’s Super Cup final loss to remain undefeated in the FIBA Women’s EuroLeague.
Mingoes soccer team to hit pitch in Orlando
THE University of The Bahamas men’s soccer team is expected to hit the pitch this weekend in its second set of matches in almost two years.
1st Annual Potcake Golf tourney goal to raise $100,000 for BAARK
A SMALL group of avid golfers is taking a swing at combining their love of the sport with their respect for animals – they’ve announced the first annual Potcake Golf Tournament.
Veteran light middleweight Carl Hield loses on points to Obed Bartee in Serbia
VETERAN light middleweight boxer Carl Hield was unable to get Team Bahamas in the win column at the International Boxing Association’s (AIBA) Men’s World Boxing Championships.
‘Back On The Road Again’ set for November 6
THE inclement weather forced the postponement of the return of the Men’s Department of the Bahamas Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention’s Family Fun Walk Race on Saturday.
Bahamian car dealership introduces cutting-edge electric vehicle
EASY Car Sales Ltd rolled out the red carpet at Fusion Superplex for the world premiere of the new 100% electric BYD Han luxury sports sedan recently.
ALICIA WALLACE: We must do more to stop domestic violence
EVERYONE is familiar with the term “domestic violence”. It, unfortunately, comes up often enough that it is a regular part of our vocabulary and we believe we know what it means. Domestic violence is violent or aggressive behaviour between people in the same home, and it usually involves partners. We know that it can be physical, but it can take other forms that are often not recognized as domestic violence, and it disproportionately affects women.
