‘No budget changes amid oil price spike’
ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis said the government will not adjust its budget in response to rising oil prices linked to escalating tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran, calling it “early days” as officials monitor global developments.
$357m GBPA claim rejected by tribunal
THE government’s $357m claim against the Grand Bahama Port Authority has collapsed in a landmark arbitration ruling that nonetheless confirmed it has regulatory authority in Freeport and can seek future payments under the Hawksbill Creek Agreement until 2054.
Civil Aviation investigating Family Island near-misses
THE Bahamas Civil Aviation Authority has confirmed that internal investigations are underway into two near-miss incidents involving American Airlines aircrafts at Family Island airports last month and said appropriate action will be taken if any violations or safety breaches are identified.
PM Davis and GBPA both claim victory
BOTH the Davis administration and the Grand Bahama Port Authority rushed yesterday to frame the arbitration ruling in their favour, each presenting the decision as a major victory even as the outcome leaves a far more complicated picture.
$3m derelict property now technology-led laundromat
A $3m investment in a former derelict property has given birth to a technology-driven laundromat that its owners say is setting a higher standard for such services in The Bahamas.
Tribunal yet to rule on officers in bribery and ‘stool’ incidents
TWO high-profile disciplinary cases involving police officers — the East Street South police station “stool incident” and an alleged bribery attempt involving a tourist — remain unresolved months after the officers were interdicted and arraigned before the police force’s Tribunal.
GB Chamber chief says arbitration changes little
The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday said the ruling over the Grand Bahama Port Authority’s (GBPA) $357m arbitration dispute changes little in Freeport and highlights the urgent need to “revisit and modernise” the city’s governance and regulatory framework.
Govt targets illegal dumping in national clean-up push
THE government is launching a national clean-up push as illegal dumping continues to plague communities.
Protection Against Violence Commission expects body to be operational by May
THE chair of the newly appointed Protection Against Violence Commission says she expects the body to be fully established and operational by May, with members set to hold their first meeting today.
‘Fleeting glance’ overturns five-year gun conviction
A MAN had his five-year sentence for allegedly having a banned weapon during a police chase on Palm Beach Street in 2023 overturned after he successfully argued that police only had a passing glance at the suspect.
$2,500 fine for 14-day bail breach
A MAN was fined $2,500 yesterday for breaching his bail conditions for 14 days while awaiting trial for drug importation.
Man accused of threatening ex-girlfriend with a gun
A MAN accused of threatening to kill his ex-girlfriend with a handgun on Baillou Hill Road South was granted bail yesterday.
AG calls Tribunal ruling "monumental win", pushes back on GBPA statement
Attorney General Ryan Pinder today accused the Grand Bahama Port Authority of mischaracterising the arbitration ruling between the two parties, revealing that the GBPA failed in its bid seeking “over a $1 billion” in damages against the Government.
Govt’s $357m claim against GBPA dismissed in full
The Government’s $357 million reimbursement claim against the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) has been dismissed in full by an Arbitration Tribunal in what the GBPA is describing as a landmark ruling for Freeport and Grand Bahama.
Bahamian authors at heart of literacy push
BOOKS written by Bahamians were placed directly into the hands of young readers this week as part of a national literacy initiative tied to the country’s 52nd Independence celebrations.
Four Bahamian scientists represent nation at global ocean conference
FOUR Bahamian scientists are representing the country at one of the world’s largest ocean research gatherings, the Ocean Sciences Meeting in Glasgow, Scotland.
Man remanded to prison for Harbour Island double murder
A 26-year-old man accused of gunning down two men outside a Harbour Island bar last month was remanded to prison yesterday.
Commission launches three years after Protection Against Violence Act gazetted
THE government has formally appointed the Protection Against Violence Commission, activating a key enforcement body under the Protection Against Violence Act, 2023, nearly three years after the law was gazetted.
PM says rent control bill unlikely to reach parliament before upcoming general election
RENT control legislation is unlikely to reach Parliament before the next general election, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday, signalling that one of the government’s most closely watched housing pledges may slip beyond its current term.
