New union at BTVI outlines challenges
THE Bahamas Union of Auxiliary Professionals in Education (BUAPE) has officially been recognised as the bargaining agent for non-managerial staff at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI).
NIB and union finalise agreement
THE National Insurance Board (NIB) and the Public Managers Union (PMU) have finalised a five-year industrial agreement aimed at improving working conditions, enhancing compensation structures, and fostering collaboration within the organisation.
Concern over companies declaring zero revenue
THE Department of Inland Revenue (DIR) has raised concerns about companies declaring zero revenue despite operating in thriving sectors like construction, while also urging businesses to renew their licences before the January 31 deadline.
Woman killed and man injured in shooting incident in Nassau Village
A WOMAN was killed and a man was injured after a shooting on Wednesday.
Gov’t ‘wipes away hundreds of millions in property tax arrears’
The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday said the Government has “wiped away hundreds of millions in real property tax arrears” as he branded this nation’s tax system “the most competitive in the Caribbean”.
Bahamas ‘going in reverse’ through 20% cash increase
The Bahamas is “going in reverse” by increasing physical cash in circulation by 20 percent, a digital payments provider argued yesterday, even though its Sand Dollar roll-out is “the model for the rest of the world”.
Tax collection is too ‘combative’
Tax collection in The Bahamas is a “combative experience” where businesses are treated as “frauds” if they interpret the rules differently from the Government, a senior banker argued yesterday.
Just 20% compliance by short-term rentals
Dexter Fernander, the Department of Inland Revenue’s (DIR) operations manager, said they have seen a 20 percent voluntary compliance rate from short-term rental owners in registering their businesses and obtaining the necessary licences.
US and China battle on Bahamas investments
The top US and Chinese diplomats in The Bahamas yesterday exposed the increasing geopolitical tensions set to impact this nation after the latter encouraged it to sign on to Beijing’s multi-billion global infrastructure initiative.
Banks criticised as ‘barrier to progress’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has criticised banks for creating barriers to progress, highlighting inefficiencies in their processes and calling for immediate modernisation to support economic growth.
Judge says country lacks psychiatric care facilities
WHEN a man diagnosed with schizophrenia and cognitive disorders after a teenage manslaughter conviction returned to the Supreme Court yesterday for a re-sentencing hearing, the country’s limited psychiatric facilities and lack of effective rehabilitation options weighed on the judge who will determine his fate.
‘Time-tracking needed to justify Doctor overtime’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has raised concerns about demands for overtime pay from healthcare workers, insisting that payments cannot be justified without a proper time-tracking system to verify hours worked.
PM laments rise in cases of child abuse
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said 583 children reportedly victims of abuse last year, emphasising that tackling violence begins with addressing the trauma of children.
Coach Cadot helps Sunrise Christian
Sunrise Christian Academy has had a tremendous history of Bahamian players participating on their Buffalo men’s basketball team.
Onyx Magazine honouring Joy Jibrilu
ONYX Magazine is honouring the chief executive of the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board, Joy Jibrilu.
Mentally ill man charged with assault and injury of police officer
A MENTALLY ill man was charged in court yesterday with allegedly assaulting and injuring a police officer on Faith Avenue earlier this week.
Four-year sentence for having illegal firearms
A MAN was sentenced to four years in prison yesterday after being found with a banned pistol and rifle in his home on Baillou Hill Road earlier this week.
Charge of theft of $80k worth of property
A 60-year-old man was granted bail yesterday after being accused of breaking into a home in Bimini and stealing over $80,000 worth of property.
Man pleads guilty to stealing and vagrancy
A MAN was ordered to perform community service after admitting to stealing money and vagrancy last week.
Dave Neely, 17, signs with the Texas Rangers
WEDNESDAY marked the official start of the Major League Baseball (MLB) International Signing period and Bahamians have already begun inking deals to set up the next step of their baseball careers.
