Pintard to URCA: Ensure no 'illegal' cross-subsidy by BPL
The Opposition yesterday demanded that energy regulators ensure Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) is not covering operating costs from a fuel charge now set to be subsidised by Bahamian taxpayers.
Realtor: 'Got to be simpler way' on property sale VAT
A Bahamian realtor yesterday asserted "there's got to be a simpler" way for the Government to eliminate VAT evasion on property sales without "unfairly and inequitably" burdening the industry.
Work on new Supreme Court complex to begin by year’s end
THE government plans to break ground on the new Supreme Court Judicial Complex before the end of the year, with a public unveiling scheduled for July during the Bahamas’ Independence celebrations.
AG: Staff costs for accountability agencies to come from global fund
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said yesterday that staffing for the Independent Commission of Investigations and the Office of the Ombudsman will come from an $11m global fund provision in the 2025/2026 budget despite their small individual line-item allocations.
Cooper: Boundaries work to begin in July
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper said yesterday that the Boundaries Commission will formally begin its work on July 2, following delays and growing calls for constituency rebalancing ahead of the next general election.
Pinder: 47% of criminal cases tried successfully
THE Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) successfully concluded 47 percent of its criminal matters between July 2024 and June 2025 through either convictions or plea agreements, according to Attorney General Ryan Pinder’s 2025/2026 Budget contribution.
FNM South Abaco chairman resigns
THE Free National Movement’s branch chairman for Central and South Abaco has resigned in protest as party officials prepare to ratify Abaco Chief Councillor Jeremy Sweeting as the candidate for that constituency.
Thompson: What's going on with power in Abaco?
AN ABACO councillor is calling for more transparency from BPL amid increased power woes.
BPL says summer power use pushing bills to higher rate
BPL has said that higher power usage in summer by households is a factor in the increased electricity bills homeowners are experiencing.
AG: Funds for Ombudsman and Commission from general fund
THE government's budget allocations for the Office of the Ombudsman and the Independent Commission of Investigations were defended yesterday by Attorney General Ryan Pinter - who said there are “adequate provisions” in the 2025-2026 budget.
The 76ers select ‘VJ’ Edgecombe Jr
From Bimini, The Bahamas to Waco, Texas, Valdez ‘VJ’ Edgecombe Jr has now moved on to the National Basketball Association (NBA) after he was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers.
Zaire Poitier wins girls’ 10-11 age group at the State Farm Youth Classic
THE Poitier sisters completed their tour of the United States on Tuesday with Zaire winning the girls’ 10-11 age group at the State Farm Youth Classic in Bloomington, Illinois.
Minister 'on top of' NHI late provider payments
A Cabinet minister is hoping doctors and other National Health Insurance (NHI) providers receive outstanding payments "before the end of the week" as the scheme plans to discuss "additional efficiencies".
Opposition's URCA 'concern' as BPL's bills in huge spike
The Opposition is set to "voice our concerns" to energy regulators after the Government suddenly unveiled a fuel charge rebate to dampen outcry over BPL bills that in some cases doubled month-on-month.
Mother who lost child in fire given assistance at Baha Mar charity event
A MOTHER who lost one of her children and saw her other children severely burned in a house fire on June 16 received a $15,000 donation from the Baha Mar Resort Foundation as part of its annual charitable disbursements.
Fuel charge cut for summer
BAHAMAS Power and Light (BPL) customers will see reduced fuel charge rates starting in July, under a new summer initiative announced yesterday by the Davis administration to ease the burden on consumers amid record-high temperatures, rising electricity demand, and global fuel price volatility.
Doctors in NHI programme impacted by payment delays
THE National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has yet to issue a definitive payment schedule for outstanding balances owed to healthcare providers for May, and potentially June, raising alarms among clinics that rely on timely reimbursements to operate.
Rolle rebukes ‘predatory lending institutions’
CONSUMER Protection Commission (CPC) chairman Senator Randy Rolle issued a strong rebuke in the Senate yesterday against what he called “predatory lending institutions” offering unsecured consumer loans at “absurd and ridiculous rates”.
Judge denies BNU request to remove president
A SUPREME Court judge has temporarily denied a request by Bahamas Nurses Union (BNU) executives to remove president Muriel Lightbourn from office, while also reinstating suspended members pending the outcome of the case.
