Key tax arrears increase $104m
Outstanding tax arrears owed to the Government in three key revenue streams increased by more than $104m during the nine months to March 2025, it was revealed yesterday.
Three-month $364m surplus gives PM deficit confidence
The Prime Minister yesterday voiced confidence the $363.6m Budget surplus generated between February and April this year will enable the Government to hit its deficit target amid Opposition scepticism.
Water sports operators back stricter penalties for offenses
Jet ski operators say they are “on board” with the implementation of stricter and fixed penalties as announced during yesterday’s 2025/2025 Budget Communication.
Gov't 'undoing half the trauma' through VAT medicines slash
The Opposition's chairman yesterday accused the Government of taking credit for "undoing half the trauma" it had caused by imposing 10 percent VAT on medicines, feminine and baby products.
‘Hard to understand’ how Gov’t will strike $3.9bn revenue goal
A Bahamian banker was yesterday “struggling to understand” how the Government will achieve a near-18 percent increase in its forecast 2025-2026 revenues amid the present tax and economic climate.
PM touts ‘first ever’ Budget surplus despite $373m cut
The Prime Minister yesterday touted that his administration will achieve The Bahamas’ “first-ever” Budget surplus in the upcoming 2025-2026 fiscal year despite slashing its size by almost $373m.
Sears introduces new daily fee for work visas for employees of passenger ships
AN amendment to the Immigration Act, set to take effect on July 1, 2025, will introduce a new daily fee of $3 for work visas issued to people employed on passenger ships. The fee, which includes National Insurance contributions, falls under the Immigration (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025.
Pintard calls Davis’ surplus misleading, brands it a ‘pre-election stunt’
FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard has slammed the Davis administration’s latest budget, branding it a “pre-election stunt” and dismissing the government’s projected 2025–2026 fiscal surplus as misleading.
PM: New VAT cuts meant to ease financial strain on families
AFTER slashing VAT on grocery items from ten percent to five percent earlier this year, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has announced additional tax relief, this time on essential products such as medications, feminine hygiene items, and baby diapers. The new VAT rate of five percent for these goods will take effect on September 1.
MP hails progress in dealing with Abaco dump site
CENTRAL and South Abaco MP John Pinder says the government is nearly finished demobilising the Dorian debris site in Spring City, after recent concerns from residents about toxic smoke emissions from the area.
Lawyers for three Bahamians in US cocaine scheme seeking plea deals
US defence attorneys representing three Bahamian men accused of playing key roles in a transnational cocaine trafficking scheme are seeking an additional adjournment of the pretrial conference to allow more time to review evidence and explore possible plea deals.
STATESIDE: Of Trump and consequences
During the recent Joe Biden administration, the conventional wisdom in Washington was that Biden had racked up some really significant achievements for which he was given scant credit.
Church embraces creative spirit
A new wave of creativity is being stirred in the local faith community, thanks to the launch of The Church of God of Prophecy Fine Arts Workshop.
FRONT PORCH: Leo XIV - Global missionary Pope
By vocation and through life and pastoral experience, Pope Leo XIV possesses a missionary heart and zeal.
Breakfast programme to be in every public primary school
THE government will extend the National Breakfast Programme to every government primary school, aiming to ensure no child starts the day hungry.
Govt to introduce fixed penalties in response to recent jet ski incidents
IN response to rising public safety concerns, recent criminal cases, and international advisories surrounding jet ski operations, the government has introduced a range of fixed penalties targeting illegal and dangerous behaviour on Bahamian waters.
Davis administration plans to introduce a digital fast track entry card for regular visitors
THE Davis administration is rolling out a Frequent Visitors Digital Card (FVDC) to fast-track entry for private yachts and aircraft making regular trips to The Bahamas — a move aimed at boosting efficiency and reinforcing its modernisation drive.
PM announces broad upgrades to law enforcement including new police headquarters
Prime Minister Philip Davis has announced a broad slate of infrastructure and operational upgrades across The Bahamas’ law enforcement agencies, including the construction of a new Police Headquarters and a fire station.
Man fined $2,500 for slapping woman’s hip and assaulting her
A 35-year-old man was ordered to pay $2,500 in compensation to a 36-year-old woman after admitting to slapping her hip and assaulting her at a bar on First Street earlier this month.
Woman fined in fake car sale scheme
A WOMAN was fined yesterday after admitting to dishonestly receiving $1,300 in a fake car sale scheme last September.
