PM: Committee to combat living costs no ‘talking shop’
The Prime Minister has denied that a committee created to help tackle The Bahamas’ cost of living crisis will merely be “a talking shop”.
Shannon Hanna II strikes gold at Pat Shaw Memorial
BAHAMIAN wrestler Shannon Hanna II secured his second gold medal of the season on Saturday at the 2024 United World Wrestling (UWW) Pat Shaw Memorial in Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Gov’ts $85.3m March surplus monthly record
The Government’s $83.5m fiscal surplus for March 2024 was the largest since monthly reporting began almost three years ago - driven by a mix of revenue gains and reduced spending.
Gov’t ‘not honouring’ industrial agreements
A trade union leader is warning of rising workplace tensions as he accused various government agencies of failing to either “honour” or “execute” industrial agreements.
Bahamas Athletic Pride has inaugural signing day
THREE young ladies from the Bahamas Athletic Pride (BAP) softball programme are now set to take the next step in their young softball careers after last Thursday’s inaugural signing day over at JBLN’s Field of Dreams complex.
Bahamas drops match 7-1 against Trinidad & Tobago
WHILE numerous sporting events in New Providence were postponed due to a severe thunderstorm on Saturday, The Bahamas national men’s soccer team were in action versus Trinidad and Tobago at the SKNFA Technical Centre in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis.
‘No need for alarm’ over slowing Q3 tourism pace
The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) president says there is “no need to raise the alarm yet” over a slowing third quarter booking pace as the industry “normalises” back to single digit growth.
Is it really to be a new hospital
Ministers love to use very descriptive adjectives...
'New Day' govt is worst day
Now Insurance Association admits 40 percent of all vehicles are probably uninsured.
WORLD VIEW: Small states in the global arena - navigating survival and sovereignty
In the international arena, small states consistently grapple with existential threats.
Pintard will be PLP's nightmare
Election - re-election and confirmation of Michael Pintard as leader of the FNM Party and also holds the support of the majority of non-Government MP’s is a nightmare for the PLP.
Thompson calls for transparency on $500m loan
East Grand Bahama MP Kwasi Thompson urged the government to be transparent with the Bahamian people regarding a $500m loan, insisting explanations provided do not make sense.
Bazaar purchase positive but must be piece of wider plans
The Government’s recent decision to acquire the International Bazaar, a significant asset, is a testament to the Prime Minister’s commitment to reviving Grand Bahama.
Taxi chief hails ‘tremendous benefit’ from extra tax relief
The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union’s president has hailed the expanded Excise Tax elimination to cover imported vehicles less than five years-old as “a tremendous benefit” to his members.
Cayman health loss doubles to hit Bahamas First profits
A 149 percent increase in losses incurred by its Cayman health business dropped Bahamas First to $2.293m in comprehensive ‘red ink’ for the 2024 first quarter despite improvements elsewhere.
Devynne Charlton on track outdoors
COMING off her world indoor 60 metre record-breaking performance, Devynne Charlton is showing that she’s on track for a bigger outdoors as she prepares for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France next month.
Team Bahamas undefeated, now into playoffs of Caribbean & Latin American Zone Championships
THE Bahamas national team completed the round robin undefeated and are now into the playoffs of the Caribbean & Latin American Zone Championships in Panama.
Body found after jet ski overturns
The body of Dishon Russell, a 25-year-old from Hunters, was found in the waters near Coral Beach on Saturday morning following a jet ski accident on Labour Day.
Two dead and one hurt as boat hits reef
Two men are dead and another seriously injured after their boat hit a reef near Rose Island.
Man fined $1,000 for drug possession with intent to supply
A man was fined $1,000 after he admitted to having drugs in his home on Meadow Lane last month.
