‘Unwitting front’ resists demand over dealings with now-Minister
A Briland tourism operator, who alleges he was “used as an unwitting ‘front’ to deceive” both the Government and Bahamian law, is battling demands from his estranged US business partner to hand over all correspondence with the now-Cabinet Minister who served as his former attorney.
‘Limited scope’ to slash jobless rate below 9%
The Bahamas has “limited scope” for cutting its unemployment rate below 9 percent without a major productivity boost or economic expansion, the Government’s own models and forecasts have predicted.
Budget hailed for targeting ‘Bahamian housing’s DNA’
Budget reforms that expand first-time home buyer VAT relief to multi-unit dwellings were yesterday hailed as boosting “the DNA of the Bahamian market” through making ownership more affordable and accessible.
Opposition MP blasts revised revenue target
The Opposition’s finance spokesman yesterday slammed the Government for the latest adjustments to its financial targets, and asserted: “The law is set to create fiscal discipline, not fiscal convenience.”
BPL blames Nassau outages on demand, network faults
Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) yesterday blamed multiple New Providence outages on equipment faults, underground cable failures and soaring electricity demand caused by an early summer heat wave, while maintaining that major network upgrades remain on schedule ahead of hurricane season.
Development Plan Bill eyes July tabling in Parliament
The National Development Plan’s chairman yesterday said legislation to support The Bahamas' long-awaited progress blueprint could reach Parliament before the end of July, while government ministries are now being assessed on their steps towards implementing its objectives.
MP to aid Kemp Roadgas station fire clean-up
Freetown’s MP has committed to help clean-up efforts following the recent blaze that destroyed Kemp Road Service Station as its proprietor awaits the results of an investigation into the cause of the fire.
FNM demands ‘full transparency’on $700m borrowing, PPP liability
The Opposition has called for “full transparency and legal clarity” on the Government’s moves to place $700m net borrowings in the National Investment Fund and the “crystallisation” of $43m in public-private partnerships (PPPs).
27th Annual Basketball Smiles camp all set for June 22-23
COACH Sam Nichols, retired Hall of Fame head women’s basketball coach at McMurry University, Abilene, Texas will be coming again this year for his 27th Annual Basketball Smiles Basketball Camp.
Jonquel Jones powers Liberty past Mercury 75-68
JONQUEL Jones and the New York Liberty continued their winning ways, grinding out a 75-68 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday night at Barclays Center despite an off shooting night from the Bahamian star.
Kelson Stubbs to host basketball camp in Cat Island
WHILE many are doing their part to keep the youngsters off the streets in summer activities in New Providence, Kelson Stubbs has decided to do it in his native Cat Island.
Rest in peace to two sporting giants David ‘Stretch’ Morley and Glenroy ‘Flo’ Saunders
THE Bahamas sporting landscape has lost two giants in David ‘Stretch’ Morley and Glenroy 'Flo' Saunders, who both passed away over the weekend.
Ex-fiancée made payments at Gibson’s direction, court hears
A POLICE financial intelligence officer testified yesterday that he was present when former Long Island MP Adrian Gibson’s ex-fiancée told police she made payments for two companies at his direction, as the Crown continued to probe the flow of money tied to Water and Sewerage Corporation contracts awarded during Gibson’s tenure.
Medicinal cannabis rollout expected before end of June
THE Bahamas Cannabis Authority expects to begin rolling out the country's medicinal cannabis industry within weeks after signing an agreement with US-based tracking company Metrc, officials confirmed yesterday.
Christian TikTok influencer opens up about difficult pregnancy
FOR years, Catherine Duncombe built an online following by speaking openly about her Christian faith, her commitment to waiting until marriage for sex and her desire for pure love.
Davis avoids questions over Election Day plane crash
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday again avoided reporters’ questions about “Politician-1” in a US Drug Enforcement Administration affidavit and his administration’s links to an election-day plane crash involving convicted drug smuggler Jonathan Eric Gardiner.
Security officer fired after searching PM’s baggage
AN airport security officer was fired after reportedly searching Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ bag during a pre-election stop in Bimini, raising questions about whether airport security protocols were enforced too aggressively or whether political status shielded a dignitary from routine scrutiny.
Prime Minister Davis and Bastian donate wheelchair-accessible bus to Stapledon School
THE Stapledon School received a new wheelchair-accessible bus yesterday through a donation from Prime Minister Philip Davis and Minister of Innovation and National Development Sebas Bastian, a move school officials said would significantly improve transportation for students with disabilities.
‘I can’t fight these people no more’
MORE than two years after Marvin and Aynalel Deveaux reported that $9,000 disappeared after a police search of their Marathon Estates home, Mr Deveaux has died without learning the outcome of the investigation or what became of money his widow says was meant to help fund medical treatment in Turkey.
Bail granted for man accused of hiding escaped suspect Culmer
A MAN accused of harbouring former fugitive and murder accused D’Angelo Culmer was granted bail yesterday.
