Here come the jabs
THE Bahamas government and the United States began a joint mission yesterday to distribute COVID-19 vaccine doses to several Family Islands, including Abaco, Bimini, Long Island, Exuma and Eleuthera.
Mitchell: Political appointees have been asked for resignations
FOREIGN Affairs and Public Service Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday said all political appointees were recently asked to submit resignations as a matter of routine with the Davis administration’s election to government.
Davis: We have seen damage from rule by just one man
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has revealed that his government will follow a “servant-leadership” concept, saying “we have all seen how the rule by one man has damaged our country”.
‘We can’t become a nation for sale’
A prominent realtor yesterday voiced fears The Bahamas will become “a nation for sale” unless it quickly gets its $10.4bn national debt and associated economic and fiscal crises under control.
Revised Budget ‘quite necessary’
The Government will likely find it “quite necessary” to produce a revised 2021-2022 Budget that reflects its policy priorities and campaign pledges, a well-known accountant is predicting.
Gov’t urged: Free Bahamians from ‘oppressive governance’
A prominent businessman has urged that all Bahamians be “freed from the burdens of oppressive governance” as he called on the new administration to “peel back” the red tape confronting entrepreneurs.
McAlpine: ‘Stamp out partisan politics’ for good of Bahamas
A former MP yesterday queried the size of Prime Minister Philip Davis’ new Cabinet as he demanded that “partisan politics be stamped out for the sake of The Bahamas”.
Realtor backs $1m residency threshold
The real estate investment threshold for economic permanent residency should be increased from $750,000 to at least $1m, a well-know realtor argued yesterday.
Davis ‘discomfort’ at end of ceremony
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis experienced “a bout of discomfort” at the end of a ceremony where parliamentary secretaries were sworn in at Baha Mar yesterday.
Bowleg to create advisory council in ministry
NEWLY appointed Youth, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg said he wants to create an advisory council in his ministry where all stakeholders can be involved to help transform the entertainment and cultural industry.
New government holds its first Cabinet meeting
THE Davis administration held its first Cabinet meeting at the Tradewinds Building yesterday.
Culmer blasts ‘Gussie Mae’ Cabinet
FREE National Movement chairman Carl Culmer criticised the Davis administration’s “Gussie Mae” Cabinet, which he says contradicts the Progressive Liberal Party’s promises of fiscal prudence.
Davis: VAT cut coming - once the dust settles
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said his administration will work on implementing campaign promises such as increased minimum wage and reducing value added tax to ten percent “as soon as the dust settles”.
Lewis first to hint at run for leadership
CENTRAL Grand Bahama MP-elect Iram Lewis said if he has the support, he would possibly challenge the leadership post of the Free National Movement when it becomes available at a convention in November.
‘FUNDS NEEDED FOR COVID FIGHT’: Darville warns that health system needs money in a hurry
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said there is a need for emergency funding for the public healthcare system as it grapples with the COVID-19 crisis.
Horton to take over as president of basketball federation
WITH Mario Bowleg being ascended to the position of the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, first vice president Eugene Horton will be moved up to take over the role of president of the Bahamas Basketball Federation.
New minister says his focus will be providing equality to all
OUTGOING Bahamas Basketball Federation president Mario Bowleg, now in charge of the three-headed Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, said his focus will be providing equality to all and not just concentrating on one over the other.
Chisholm Jr: ‘Now we’re seeing what we’re about to go into next year’
WITH just 10 games remaining in the regular season and the Miami Marlins out of the 2021 MLB playoff picture, Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr is looking ahead to the future of the franchise and the young players at its foundation.
LETTER TO THE BUSINESS EDITOR: ‘New Day’ for monitoring investors’ commitments
I read with interest recent newspaper articles giving the reaction of the now-former minister of state for Grand Bahama and finance, J. Kwasi Thompson, as well as a prominent Freeport attorney, to the prospect of the reintroduction of the Grand Bahama (Port Area) Investment Incentives Act 2016.
Skate City urges Gov’t: End COVID orders early
A New Providence-based entertainment destination yesterday urged the newly-elected Davis administration to rapidly bring the COVID emergency orders to an end so it can meet pent-up consumer demand.
