Davis defends budget - but gives few details
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis defended his administration’s 2024/25 budget yesterday after the opposition said it failed to address critical concerns, namely the future of Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) and Grand Bahama.
Unions ‘not asked’ over pay date move
UNION heads berated Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday for announcing that public servants would start having their salaries paid every two weeks, insisting they were not consulted and that the plan may have been ill-thought-out.
PM denies Budget forecasts ‘fantasy’
The Prime Minister yesterday denied that the Government’s Budget forecasts are “fantasy” as he asserted that recent monthly fiscal deficits for June were elevated due to paying off outstanding bills.
Broker’s bids to knock out Bahamians’ testimonies
A former Nassau broker/dealer is demanding that Supreme Court depositions given by his former Bahamian executives be barred from evidence at trial because they are “unfair” and unreliable”.
Lucayan sale ‘fantastic’ to counter $1,500 air tickets
Hoteliers yesterday hailed the Prime Minister’s renewed optimism over the Grand Lucayan’s potential sale as “fantastic” given that this is key to lowering $1,500 one-way air fares to the US.
$250m Six Senses developer pledges to ‘go the extra mile’
The developer of Grand Bahama’s $250m Six Senses resort yesterday pledged to “go the extra mile” after receiving a key permit that “opens up the starting line” for construction to begin before year-end.
‘The Race to Paris’: New Life Invitational set for Father’s Day
The North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) New Life Invitational, under the theme ‘The Race to Paris Continues’, will make its third appearance in The Bahamas on Father’s Day (June 16) at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium.
Team Bahamas locked in ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
THE men’s national soccer team has spent the last two weeks engaged in rigorous practice sessions over at the Roscow AL Davies Soccer Field, leading up to the selection of a 20-member contingent set to represent the country in the second round of CONCACAF matches for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.
CH Reeves Raptors close out GSSSA season on a high note
IT is hard to talk about success in school sports and not mention the winning ways of the CH Reeves Raptors during the 2023-24 Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) season.
Bahamas’ karate team wins 20 medals at the Miami International Shotokan Cup tourney
THE Bahamas’ karate team from Bassai Bahamas Karate-do/ JKI Bahamas, headed by sensei Shawn Smith, took a delegation of 16 persons which included team coach censei Smith, assistant coach Stekeia Johnson and team captain Kia Martin to Miami, Florida to compete at the Miami International Shotokan Cup karate tournament hosted by sensei Yasuyoshi Saito, the chief instructor of Japan Karate-do International.
Davis announces death of former Supreme Court Justice Thomas Evans
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis announced that former Supreme Court Justice Thomas Evans, KC, died yesterday morning.
Govt to build ‘Cat-5 ready’ hurricane shelters
DISASTER Risk Management Authority managing director Aarone Sargent said the government is seeking to build at least five hurricane shelters that could withstand category five storms over the next two years.
Police: Investigation ‘still ongoing’ in Detention Centre sex assault claim
MONTHS after a Jamaican woman claimed she was sexually assaulted at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre, police said they are still investigating her allegations.
Sunken excavator in Exuma waters raises safety concern
AN excavator submerged in Exuma waters since last year caused a boat accident this week, sparking fears among residents as a regatta festival nears.
Pintard: FNM will not increase VAT
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said he does not intend to increase the value-added tax rate above ten percent if elected prime minister, despite vowing to remove the tax from certain healthy foods, medicines and feminine and infant care products.
Issa earns Golden Boot
The last week and-a-half has been pretty phenomenal for 14-year-old Issa Bournas, who not only had a good showing at the Bahamas Aquathlon and Triathlon National Championships but also dominated competitors at the Samuel P Haven Jr High School Soccer Nationals.
BFA names final roster for CONCACAF qualifier
THE Bahamas Football Association announced its final roster for the men’s national soccer team as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup - CONCACAF Qualifier.
Pauline Davis’ book goes global
GOLDEN Girl Pauline Davis’ award-winning book “Running Sideways” has gone global.
ALICIA WALLACE: Supporting parents protecting children
Missing children continue to be in the headlines and the topic of many uninformed discussions.
