Punch closing down after founder’s death
THE Punch, a media staple in The Bahamas for decades, is shutting down following this week’s death of longtime editor-in-chief and founder Ivan Johnson.
Thompson: don’t delay Grand Bbahama investments
EAST Grand Bahama MP Kwasi Thompson is urging the government not to delay the various investments in Grand Bahama that were already approved under the former Minnis administration.
Atlantis owner urged: Obey Bahamas’ laws
A trade union leader yesterday urged Atlantis’ owner to “obey the laws of The Bahamas” relating to COVID-19 testing, and warned the present situation “is setting a bad precedent”.
$160m revenue cut from VAT rate slash
The Government’s planned VAT rate cut will slash revenues by $160m per year, an ex-Cabinet minister asserted yesterday, as he slammed its “silence” on how extra spending will be paid for.
Privy Council hearing could halt Gov’t/developer ‘scuttling’
An outspoken QC was yesterday optimistic that an upcoming Privy Council case may set legal precedent over tactics employed by the Government and developers to “scuttle” court challenges.
$400m airport PPPs under Gov’t ‘review’
Some $400m worth of airport upgrades are under review to determine if the process as designed aligns with the Davis administration’s strategy, a top aviation official said yesterday.
Credit access slumps to under 50% of GDP
Credit to the private sector continued its “long-term decline” during the COVID-19 pandemic to drop below a sum equivalent to 50 percent of GDP, Moody’s has revealed.
Southwest Airlines back to Nassau
IT had been coming - but when Southwest Airlines touched down at 2.20pm at Sir Lynden Pindling International Aiport yesterday, it marked a return of a vital air link to Fort Lauderdale.
Increase in mammogram screenings this month
WARDRINA Wright, president of the Cancer Society of the Bahamas in Grand Bahama, says they have seen a boost in mammogram screenings on Grand Bahama in October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Moore: Why isn’t gender equality a top priority for new govt?
A DAY after the government laid out its legislative agenda in the Speech from The Throne, the founder of a women’s rights group said it was surprising that the issue of a referendum for gender equality was not one of the top priorities in the speech.
Straw vendors want talks on reopening market
THE association representing straw vendors says it wants the new administration to engage vendors in discussions on the re-opening of the Nassau Straw Market after months of being left in limbo on the market’s return under the former government.
FNM: VAT cut will cost $800m over five years
THE Free National Movement has criticised the Speech from the Throne, saying the promise to reduce value added tax to 10 percent across the board will lead to a loss of $800 million in government revenue over five years.
Court chaos as prosecutor wasn’t approved for practice
SUPREME Court judge Deborah Fraser yesterday ruled that a rape accused’s voluntary bill of indictment was not valid as it was signed by an African prosecutor who was rejected for practice at the Bahamas Bar.
UPDATED: Stepson shot dead by police officer as he threatens mom
A MAN who threatened his mother with a knife during an argument at her home was fatally shot by his police officer stepfather on Wednesday night, police said.
DECISION DAY SET FOR FNM: Party to hold one-day convention to choose new leader on Nov 27
THE Free National Movement’s central council agreed last night to hold a one-day convention on November 27th to settle the party’s leadership contest, according to FNM chairman Carl Culmer.
Four more COVID deaths confirmed
THE Bahamas recorded 60 new cases of COVID-19 and another four virus-related deaths on Wednesday, according to data released by the Ministry of Health yesterday.
Richardson and Giants set for ‘instant playoff classic’
No matter whether you’re a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers or San Francisco Giants, first base coach Antoan Richardson said he’s hoping the Bahamian public will throw their support behind his Giants in one half of the National League Divisional Series.
The legacy of Ivan and The Punch
There will be a lot of powerful people such as politicians and the likes taking a collective sigh of relief on the death of Ivan Johnson.
Have cake and eat it
All this tireless and seemingly senseless argument about vaccinating or testing hotel employees before they can be employed as a safety measure against this terrible epidemic that is terrorising the world and turning people’s lives upside down, is a mystery to me.
Man ‘hit his baby in face with beer bottle’
A MAN accidentally struck his baby in the face with a beer bottle after he stalked and tried to assault the young child’s mother earlier this year, a court was told.
