Island Luck TV affiliate uses 'void' radio licence
A radio station controlled by Sebas Bastian’s Brickell Management Group (BMG) is broadcasting using a licence that was “voided” by the sector’s regulator, the Court of Appeal found yesterday. Justice Stella Crane-Scott, in a unanimous verdict backed
'No technical obstacles' to $3.5bn BISX trading
The $3.5bn government debt market’s trading launch on the Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) is “very close”, its chief executive confirmed yesterday. Keith Davies, BISX’s chief executive, told Tribune Business all technical “impediments
Govt revenue 'holding' as January falls $10m
The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday said it was “encouraged that revenue collections are holding up” despite a $10.3m year-over-year decline in January. Marlon Johnson, the acting financial secretary, told Tribune Business that the init
'Slow ramp up': Tax cheat combat unit collects first $15m
The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday said the government had expected a “slow ramp up” by its tax compliance enforcers after the unit collected just $15m in the 2019-2020 first half.
'We'll do whatever's necessary to defeat coronavirus threat'
The government will “provide whatever resources are required” beyond the extra $4m allocated yesterday to combat the coronavirus threat, the deputy prime minister pledged yesterday.K Peter Turnquest told the RoyalFidelity Bahamas Economic Outlook tha
STATESIDE: Anyone But Trump - and it looks like Biden
When voters went to cast their ballots in the Democratic presidential primary election on this week’s Super Tuesday, there were 14 names on the ballot in several states including Virginia. But only five actual candidates were still in the race. Such is the frenetic, chaotic nature of Democratic politics in this renewed era of Anyone But Trump.
Prison staff retirement age to increase five years
THE government will increase the retirement age of subordinate correctional officers from 50 to 55, according to a new bill.
‘I’ve paid up.’ - ‘Well, prove it’
EDUCATION Loan Authority chairman Miriam Emmanuel would not say yesterday if Senator Ranard Henfield was accurate about repaying his student loan to the government, suggesting the authority is still awaiting proof from him.
‘Lucayan deal’s the spark Grand Bahama needed’
THE sale of the Grand Lucayan resort has brought renewed confidence and optimism to Grand Bahama’s struggling business community, which has been anticipating Monday’s signing.
China travel alert to last six months: Govt fearful over economic fallout from global crisis
THE People’s Republic of China, where COVID-19 originated, has been declared an “infected” place for six months - making it official policy to prohibit non-Bahamian citizens from entering The Bahamas if they have been to that country within the last 20 days.
Drugs in suitcase
A JAMAICAN man was arrested at Lynden Pindling International Airport on Tuesday after police found marijuana in his suitcase. According to a police report, the arrest occurred shortly before 2pm. Canine Unit officers, acting on information while at
Two men held after shooting
POLICE arrested two men, who are in hospital with apparent gunshot injuries, in connection with a shooting that occurred on Tuesday. According to a police report, shortly after 10pm Tuesday officers responded to a shooting incident at Ethel Street i
Undermining of the South Andros MP
The constituency of South Andros is considered by many Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) supporters to be a low hanging fruit for the political organisation, having been represented by Sir Lynden Pindling from the 1960s till his retirement in 1997.
Pathologist testifies in Fox Hill shooting trial
A FORENSIC pathologist yesterday testified how she signed the death certificates of four victims who were killed during the 2013 mass shooting in Fox Hill.Dr Caryn Sands, taking the witness stand before Justice Deborah Fraser yesterday afternoon, sai
Kingsway Academy leads the way to victory in annual essay competition
Kingsway Academy came out on top when McKayla Miller was declared the overall winner of the 4th annual economics essay competition organised by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with The Nassau Institute. The competition took place at Anato
Money launder suspect granted bail
A 38-year-old man, charged in connection to a $1.2m Ministry of Tourism fraud scheme, has been granted bail ahead of his trial.Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt granted Damalus Curry $25,000 bail with two sureties yesterday ahead of his trial ov
Time to buy gold
THE Corona virus spreading globally caused the US Federal Reserve to lower interest on March 3, 2020 by 0.5%. This was to help the economy and stock market. Ironically, it had the reverse effect.
Crisis of the Constitution?
It is very disappointing and disheartening to observe the level of disrespect geared toward the supreme law of our country.
Big Red Machine in the lead after day 1
The St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine got off to a promising start in their bid to reclaim the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools’ Track and Field title.The three-day meet opened yesterday at the Thomas A Robinson Stadium and t
Ayton posts double double but ankle injury nagging No.1 pick
A NAGGING ankle injury continues to limit Deandre Ayton as the Phoenix Suns got more bad news during their four-game losing streak. Ayton went down with the injury at the 2:50 mark in the fourth quarter of the Suns’ 123-114 loss to the Toronto Rapto
