Grand Bahama wary of budget as ‘political’ tool
WHILE Grand Bahamians welcome the significant concessions and benefits announced by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis in his budget communication last week, some see it as a “political” tool to entice voters before the next election.
Constituencies Commission finalising report, says speaker
WITH election season approaching, House Speaker Halson Moultrie said the Constituencies Commission is now faced with the challenge of deciding whether to recommend the reconfiguration of New Providence constituencies or suggest an increase in the number of seats to bring about “parity” in the voting process.
MP denies claims of discrimination over food aid
INFURIATED by the opposition’s allegations of political discrimination in food assistance on Andros, local MP Carlton Bowleg said there is no truth to the claims.
Abaco residents speak of fears after demolitions
ABACO resident Gerald François said he was distraught when he heard his home in The Farm had been destroyed as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to eliminate shanty towns on the island.
UN visitors see detention centre and shanty town
A UNITED Nations fact finding team has just completed a visit to The Bahamas which took in visits to the Carmichael Road detention centre and The Farm shanty town in Abaco.
‘Walk and chew gum’: Subsidies, debt cost $938m
The Bahamas “must walk and chew gum” on its fiscal and economic revival, a leading banker has warned, with $938.5m - one third of government spending - taken up by debt and subsidy costs.
Business licence ‘not fit’ to realise digital ambitions
A technology entrepreneur has warned the business licence process is “not fit” for the government’s digitisation ambitions given a frustrating “five-plus months” trying to obtain approval.
Marinas chief raises clearance concerns
The Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) president is predicting the industry will have been “at 70 percent” of pre-COVID levels over the Memorial Day weekend as he urged government to ease vessel clearance.
Man shot dead on Washington Street
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead on Washington Street on Sunday night.
Pilot error caused fatal crash
THE US National Transportation Safety Board has found that pilot error caused a 2019 helicopter crash that killed coal American billionaire Chris Cline and six others.
Vaccines are the solution to crisis
WITH COVID-19 cases and deaths on the increase, a local health official is imploring all Bahamians to protect themselves from the deadly virus by following health protocols and getting vaccinated.
Moultrie blasts Budget forecasts as ‘illusion’
HOUSE Speaker Halson Moultrie has criticised the revenue projections of the 2021/2022 Budget, calling them an “unrealistic political mirage” and an “illusion”.
Tax increases ‘have to come’
Accountants have warned new and/or increased taxes “have to come” if The Bahamas is to slash its near-$10bn debt, as they branded the Budget “no game changer” for the nation’s economic crisis.
Man in hospital ‘after stabbing by love rival’
AN ABACO man was flown to New Providence for medical treatment after he was attacked by the supposed boyfriend of a female companion.
Clear the red tape
A young man recently lamented: “I’m now going on five plus months in my venture to form a company, and obtain a business licence for a web-based business...”
A call for help to UN delegation
THE following letter was delivered by hand to the UN delegation which visited The Bahamas over the last few days.
Ayton and Suns tie series 2-2
Deandre Ayton had his fourth consecutive double double in the 2021 NBA playoffs and his Phoenix Suns evened their best-of-seven round one series against the Los Angeles Lakers.
BJ Murray named to All-Conference USA second team
BJ Murray received conference wide recognition for his breakout sophomore season and developed into one of the leading members of the Florida Atlantic University Owls lineup.
Jones’ double double streak ends at six
JONQUEL Jones’ double double streak ended at six games and her Connecticut Sun loss their second game of the season.
Jason Johnson wins Male Fitness Model title, earns his pro card
WITH the World Beauty and Fitness Fashion (WBFF) back in town to stage the Bahamas International Pro-Am show on Saturday at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island, Bahamian Bodybuilders Jason Johnson and Wellington Miller made good use of their opportunity to display their skills.
