Pintard: Pause One Tax Bahamas for greater scrutiny
OPPOSITION leader Michael Pintard has called for the Government to pause its One Tax Bahamas rollout, arguing that the new tax administration system represents a major public policy change that requires greater consultation, transparency and safeguards before it takes effect on September 1.
BPL extends suspension of union shop steward
BAHAMAS Power and Light has extended shop steward Wellington Porter’s suspension by another 20 days as it continues investigating allegations of gross misconduct, deepening a dispute with the electrical workers’ union amid the country’s persistent electricity disruptions.
Judge blocks forced retirement of official
A THREE-YEAR dispute over efforts to remove Deputy Financial Secretary Athena Marche from her post has been laid bare in a Supreme Court ruling, revealing that Financial Secretary Simon Wilson accused the senior official of unresolved performance problems and insubordination before she was given a choice between transferring to the University of The Bahamas or facing retirement in the public interest.
King Charles III to make first visit to The Bahamas as monarch
KING Charles III will make his first visit to The Bahamas as monarch in October as part of a week-long Caribbean tour that will also take him to Antigua and Barbuda and Guyana, Buckingham Palace announced today.
Suspect gets $7k bail on charge of stabbing hotel security guard
A MAN was accused of stabbing a security guard at a West Bay Street hotel last weekend.
Man remanded after allegedly cutting his monitoring device
A MAN accused of trying to cut off his monitoring device while awaiting trial on a causing harm charge was remanded to prison.
Maths passing rate ‘simply not acceptable’
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of Education Chester Cooper has called the country’s 33.3 percent BGCSE Mathematics pass rate “simply not acceptable” after performance in the subject deteriorated sharply again this year.
Leaked police plan ordered 'aggressive' stop and search
POLICE officers were ordered to “aggressively” stop and search suspected vehicles and occupants and search “all suspected pedestrians” during a 114-officer operation across New Providence last week, according to a restricted operational plan obtained by The Tribune.
BPL promises long-term plan for little Grand Cay power
BAHAMAS Power and Light (BPL) said it is developing a long-term generation plan for Little Grand Cay and plans to implement it in the coming days as the island continues to grapple with extended power outages.
Rescued Bimini fishermen blast authorities over official response
FIVE Bimini fishermen spent a night drifting helplessly in rough seas after their boat ran out of fuel, with waves slamming the disabled vessel as they slept on its floor before local boaters found them the following morning.
Bahamian accused of smuggling 18 people into United States
A BAHAMIAN man accused of trying to smuggle 18 people from Bimini into Florida was arrested after the overloaded boat lost steering and began taking on water about 22 miles off Miami-Dade County, according to a US federal complaint.
AG: Lack of a body will not stop Kelly murder prosecution
ATTORNEY General Wayne Munroe said the absence of Katrina Kelly’s body does not prevent prosecutors from pursuing a murder case, saying a death can be proved through circumstantial evidence.
Crown seeks up to 20 years for attempted murder of ex
A MAN who admitted trying to kill his ex-girlfriend by stabbing her at her home in 2022 appeared in the Supreme Court yesterday for sentencing submissions.
ACL injuries eight times more likely in women
An ACL injury can be a significant setback for anyone who likes to stay active or compete in sports.
Develop and deliver comprehensive sexuality education in all schools
Reports of sexual violence against women and girls in recent weeks have, again, raised concern about the safety of women and girls in The Bahamas.
Caught in a Doomscrolling Loop? Here’s How To Break Free
Being mindful of your negative news habit can help you bring it to an end
Utility deals fuel $1.3bn public debt surge
Nearly half of the $1.3bn increase in the Bahamas' public-sector debt over the past fiscal year came from borrowing by government agencies and business enterprises, much of it tied to major utility transactions.
Tech company launches first humanoid robotics and AI lab
SIMPLIFIED Tech is betting that artificial intelligence and robotics can help Bahamian businesses boost productivity as the company launches what it describes as the Caribbean’s first dedicated humanoid robotics and AI laboratory alongside a new robotics and AI store.
AI ‘could help usher in four-day week’ claim
BAHAMIANS are becoming increasingly receptive to artificial intelligence and robotics, a shift that Simplified Group of Companies chief executive Robert Pantry believes could eventually help usher in a four-day work week as technology dramatically boosts productivity and reduces repetitive work.
Life easier for taxpayers under new ‘One Tax’ overhaul
BAHAMIANS will begin moving onto a new tax system from September 1, with the Department of Inland Revenue introducing a 10-digit Bahamas Identification Number that will eventually link taxpayers' various dealings with government under one system.
