Stepfather accused of molesting 12-year-old
A 40-Year-old man was remanded yesterday after he was accused of molesting his 12-year-old stepdaughter twice over the past ten months.
Judge denies man’s bail over ‘highly irregular’ affidavit to withdraw charges
A MAN accused of armed robbery — while already on bail for murder and attempted murder — was denied bail for a third time after the Court of Appeal raised alarm over an affidavit allegedly filed by the complainant asking to withdraw the matter.
Merchant surprise as sweets and sugary drinks not included in VAT cut
A Cabinet minister yesterday hailed the decision not to give candy and sugary drinks a 50 percent VAT rate cut despite the initial confusion this caused for food store merchants.
Insurer: 95% of customers to see no property increase
A Bahamian insurer says 95 percent of its clients will suffer no increase in their property coverage premiums for 2025 amid hopes prices may reduce finally reduce next year if global losses stay below $110bn.
Merchant surprise as candy, sugary drinks not in VAT cut
A Cabinet minister yesterday hailed the decision not to give candy and sugary drinks a 50 percent VAT rate cut despite the initial confusion this caused for food store merchants.
‘Virtually impossible’ for GBPA to act as independent regulator
A Supreme Court judge has ruled it is virtually impossible for the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) to act as independent regulator for the water monopoly it owns as he backed the need for third-party oversight.
Contractor criticises $183m no-bid roadworks contract
A GRAND Bahama contractor has criticised the government’s decision to award a $183.5m no-bid roadworks contract to a Nassau-based company, saying local firms were shut out of the opportunity without explanation.
Opposition: ‘No $183m roadworks’ in west GB
The Opposition’s chairman yesterday demanded that a contract to overhaul west Grand Bahama’s roads be “terminated” by the Government, adding: “I don’t believe there’s $183m worth of roadworks there.”
Balmoral Club submits new condo hotel plan
The Balmoral Club has submitted a revised application to the Town Planning Committee seeking approval for a six-storey condo hotel at its Sanford Drive location.
Price inspectors eye VAT rate compliance
Price inspectors from the Consumer Affairs Unit yesterday conducted multiple store visits to ensure merchants are n compliance with the new 5 percent VAT rate on foods sold in grocery stores, convenience stores and service stations.
Colina’s shareholder profits rise by 21.4%
Colina Holdings (Bahamas) has hailed “exceptional investment returns” and improvements across all business segments for driving a near-$7m, or 21.4 percent, increase in ordinary shareholder profits for 2024.
Registrar General unveils 10% late filing fee waiver
The Registrar General’s Department yesterday unveiled a three-month waiver of the 10 percent penalty for late company registrations submitted through its new online portal.
Bahamasair awaits new plane for key fleet boost
Bahamasair’s managing director yesterday said a newly-acquired ATR aircraft is on route to The Bahamas to give the national flag carrier a much-needed fleet boost.
Aviation chief: ‘Tremendous results’ on LPIA congestion
The Government’s aviation chief yesterday said there have been “tremendous results” since launching a task force to manage passenger congestion at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA).
PM: Heads will roll over Abaco delays
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis issued a blistering rebuke of public officials and contractors on Friday, warning that “heads will roll” over the slow pace of reconstruction in Abaco.
IRAM RESIGNS: Central GB MP leaves FNM for Coalition of Independents
CENTRAL Grand Bahama MP Iran Lewis stunned parliamentarians this morning as he announced his decision to withdraw from the Free National Movement and become the first sitting representative for the Coalition of Independents.
Devynne Charlton BTC ambassador
The women’s 60 metres hurdles world indoor record holder Devynne Charlton has inked a $30,000 endorsement contract with BTC to serve as the company’s brand ambassador.
US concerns over jet ski safety warranted, says Sands
FORMER Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) president Robert Sands says the United States’ concerns about jet ski safety in The Bahamas are legitimate and are being taken seriously.
ALICIA WALLACE: The heart and art of poetry
April is National Poetry Month—a good time to become immersed in the world of poetry, whether in reading, writing, or both, or even being intentional in seeing the poetry in everyday life.
Father struggling to cope after his son’s murder leaves him devastated
THE father of a teenage boy shot and killed over the weekend said his son’s death has left him devastated and struggling to cope.
