Is the ‘veil of secrecy’ lifted yet?
IT is very clear – indeed, it has been clear for some time – that no matter what words this administration may say about the importance of transparency and accountability, its actions are very different.
Michael Foster providing an avenue for those aspiring to be a pro baseball player
WHILE many players are looking to become the next professional baseball player, Michael Foster is providing an avenue for those who wish to go through the collegiate ranks.
Devynne Charlton leads our athletes at racers meet in Jamaica
IT was a good weekend for Bahamian indoor 60 metres hurdles world record holder Devynne Charlton as she led a contingent of Bahamians in action at the Racers Grand Prix 2025 at the National Stadium in Kingson, Jamaica.
Top performers in the BAAA Age Group Championships
MIKYLA Sears, Aiden Knowles, Jazae Johnson and Emmile Higgins all emerged as the top performers in the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ Age Group Championships.
Marlins, Panthers clinch titles in GB Volleyball Battle of the Islands Tournament
THE Bimini Marlins and the Fidelity/Central Gas Panthers clinched the men’s and women’s titles in the Grand Bahama Volleyball Association’s Battle of the Islands Volleyball Tournament held over the weekend at the Eight Mile Rock Gymnasium in Grand Bahama.
Poitier sisters leading by example
OLDER sister Zaire Poitier led by example for her twin siblings with the top performance over the weekend as they continued to compete in the US Kids Sarasota Tour at the Heritage Oaks Country Club in Sarasota, Florida.
PM and DPM unveil Cat Island Icon sign
The Prime Minister and Chester Cooper, deputy prime minister and minister of tourism, investments and aviation, officially unveiled an Icon sign heralding the beauty and mystique of Cat Island.
Union leader calls for better Gov’t dialogue
A trade union leader is calling for better consultation by the Government over proposed labour reforms and actions following the Prime Minister’s revelation of upcoming civil service pay increases.
PM and DPM open new Cat Island hotel
The Prime Minister and deputy prime minister were both present for the official opening of Curly’s Beach Resort in Bennett’s Harbour, Cat Island, on June 6.
$200m Exuma project drawing competing support, opposition
The $200m Rosewood Exuma project was yesterday said to have drawn both support and opposition for the development targeted at Sampson Cay.
Southern Air plane in transfer mishap
Southern Air executives yesterday confirmed one of its aircraft suffered “minor damage” due to a mishap that occurred when it was being moved for mechanical service.
Fire sparks closure of west New Providence restaurant
A well-known western New Providence restaurant has closed indefinitely after a fire caused “significant damage” over the Labour Day holiday weekend.
Airline plans to launch daily Cat Island service
A Fort Lauderdale-based airline is launching daily service to Cat Island on November 1, 2025, and has also unveiled plans to expand its route to Stella Maris, Long Island, at the same time.
Airline plans to launch daily Cat Island service
A Fort Lauderdale-based airline is launching daily service to Cat Island on November 1, 2025, and has also unveiled plans to expand its route to Stella Maris, Long Island, at the same time.
Bahamas hits Florida for tourism promotion
The Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation is today launching a series of regional sales and marketing missions targeting one of The Bahamas’ most lucrative and closest markets, Florida.
Ex-minister: Reforms let tax authorities ‘run amok’
A former Cabinet minister is accusing the Government of devising laws that permit the tax authorities to “run amok” over law-abiding businesses who are constantly placed at a disadvantage.
Laroda: Disturbing rise in cases of mothers prostituting their daughters
THE Ministry of Social Services is reporting a disturbing rise in cases of mothers prostituting their daughters — some as young as 14 — in exchange for money to pay household bills, according to Minister Myles Laroda.
Budget debate awaiting unfunded $4.1bn civil service pension reform
The Government is “expected to table in Parliament” legislation to tackle unfunded civil service pension liabilities - forecast to hit $4.1bn in only seven years’ time - during the current Budget debate.
BREA: VAT reforms ‘unequitable’ in law
The Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) has warned the Government it is “unequitable in law” to impose the compliance burden, and related penalties, for property sales VAT on its members.
Realtor’s commission bid on $57m sale dismissed
A Bahamian realtor’s bid to be paid a 4 percent commission on the $57m sale of a prominent Lyford Cay property has been dismissed by the Supreme Court.
