Consultation for contributory pension for public sector employees to start this month
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said public consultation on draft legislation to create a contributory pension plan for all public sector employees will begin before the end of this month as the government looks to tackle an issue the International Monetary Fund has long called unsustainable.
‘Very aggressive’ crackdown on $200m smuggling, evasion
The Government’s top finance official last night pledged “a very aggressive” approach to cracking down on smuggling and tax avoidance schemes believed to cost The Bahamas a combined $200m annually.
Industries mixed over up to 75% boating fee cuts
Fishing and tour excursion providers yesterday gave decidedly mixed reactions on the up to 75 percent cuts in boat registration fees tabled in the House of Assembly.
Gov’t holds firm as $259m deficit near-double target
The Government has not adjusted any of its 2023-2024 fiscal targets despite revealing yesterday that its $258.7m half-year deficit was almost double the full 12-month goal.
Woman charged with libel after police sex claim
A WOMAN has been charged with intentional libel after allegedly claiming that a male officer asked to have sex with her in exchange for dropping criminal charges against her relatives.
One month to move for vendors by cruise port
VENDORS at the Prince George Wharf said they don’t know where to go after the Downtown Revitalisation Unit told them they have until next month to vacate the area.
Gov’t eyes $140m ‘accrual’ over corporate income tax
The Government is exploring how Bahamas-based companies that will pay the new 15 percent corporate income tax can “accrue” a projected $140m in revenues before the enabling laws are enacted.
Bail granted to man accused of breaking into a New Providence home on New Year’s Eve
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after he was accused of breaking into a home on New Providence on New Year’s Eve.
40TH HUGH CAMPBELL BASKETBALL CLASSIC: Champions to be crowned tonight
Four teams remain in the 40th Hugh Campbell Classic basketball tourney but only one team can hoist the trophy tonight at the Kendal GL Isaacs Gymnasium.
Zion and Brenden Athletes of the Week
BRENDEN Vanderpool, indoor pole vault national record holder, and Grand Bahama native Zion Campbell excelled in the past week to be named Athletes of the Week.
Baha Mar Casino to host third Annual Celebrity Golf Invitational
THE Baha Mar Casino, the largest gaming destination in the Caribbean, is thrilled to announce its third annual Celebrity Golf Invitational, scheduled for February 23-24.
Reloaded Baseball visits Summit Academy
LIVING up to Reloaded’s mandate of developing and mentoring tomorrow’s leaders, Reloaded Baseball had an opportunity to speak to the young students at Summit Academy during the school’s Spirit Week.
‘Buddy‘ weighs in on basketball landscape
GRAND Bahama native Chavano “Buddy” Hield will be back on the court tonight in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania but before starting the second half of the NBA season, he spoke with reporters last week about the current landscape of basketball in The Bahamas.
Police criticised over delay of evidence being presented in Blair shooting inquest
THE coroner once again criticised the police as an inquest into the police-involved killing of three men in Blair Estates in 2019 resumed yesterday, calling it “unacceptable” that only eight of the 15 weapons officers used to kill the men were submitted as evidence.
Registrar General questioned over properties bought by Gibson between 2019 and 2023
REGISTRAR General Camille Gomez-Jones admitted under cross-examination yesterday that she could not say how Long Island MP Adrian Gibson bought properties between 2019 and 2023.
Govt is unbelievably inefficient
It is mind-bogglingly unbelievable to know how inefficiently gubments operate in this country, especially when it comes to maintenance!
Why rule out personal income tax?
Exactly who do the PLP think it is serving by yet again “ruling out” personal income tax becomes less clear by the day.
On crime we need national unity, Mr PM
An Open Letter to Prime Minister, the Hon Philip Davis:
Building at Kipling Complex in GB soon to be demolished to make way for new UB campus
THE International Building at the Kipling Complex will soon be demolished to begin developing a new University of The Bahamas campus in Grand Bahama.
Man charged with importing gun and 1,000 rounds of ammunition in Eleuthera
A MAN was sent to prison after he was accused of importing more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition into Eleuthera in a 40 ft shipping container last month.
