Haitian man denied bail over fake passport, NIB
A HAITIAN man was denied bail yesterday after being accused of using a fraudulent passport and National Insurance Board card.
Davis questions how FNM plan to fund $200 childcare stipend
PRIME Minister Philip Davis yesterday questioned how the Free National Movement plans to fund its proposed $200 monthly stipend for new parents, warning that such promises must be backed by clear revenue sources.
PM: Gas price relief must be balanced against revenue loss
PRIME Minister Philip Davis said the government is still weighing intervention to ease rising gas prices, while looking to competition legislation in a new term as a longer-term solution.
Flamingos Women’s Golf Club holds installation of new officers
THE Flamingos Women’s Golf Club, founded in January, 2019, held its installation of new officers on Saturday in the Bahamas Golf Federation's Driving Range at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
Darvinique Dean: ‘I feel like a pro, it comes naturally to me actually, I feel good’
DARVINIQUE Dean is set for another CARIFTA appearance with more experience and improved times going into the meet.
Burrows appointed as CBS managing director
Commonwealth Building Supplies (CBS Bahamas) yesterday confirmed that Brent Burrows II has been promoted to the post of managing director with effect from today.
Inspectors to enforce ‘zero VAT’ compliance
Inspectors from the Government’s consumer affairs unit will maintain a strong presence at food retailers, gas stations and pharmacies to today to ensure businesses comply with the Government’s elimination of VAT on uncooked foods which takes effect on April 1.
URCA launches consultation on Gov’ts GB Power purchase
Electricity sector regulators yesterday launched a consultation process to obtain public feedback on the Government’s proposed $200m Grand Bahama Power Company acquisition more than three weeks after it was first notified of the deal.
Medical plan partners with Kanoo to boost care access
A Bahamian medical plan has teamed with a local digital payments provider to improve access to healthcare regardless of whether persons have a bank account.
LPIA braces for slight Easter increase to 85,000 travellers
Lynden Pindling International Airport’s (LPIA) operator yesterday disclosed it is expecting a slight increase in Easter weekend traveller volumes to between 80,000-85,000 persons as it prepares to mark its 19th year of operations.
GB Chamber: We need ‘next steps’ on Lucayan
The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce last night called for “timely and transparent” details on the fate of Concord Wilshire’s proposed Grand Lucayan acquisition given the developer’s failure to meet its own self-imposed deadline to unveil the project’s demolition and construction schedule.
AML Foods targets April 13 start for fire-destroyed stores rebuild
AML Foods yesterday revealed it will break ground on the replacements for its fire-devastated Solomon’s Old Trail and Cost Right Nassau stores on April 13 as it turns to technology to ease the transition to eliminating VAT on uncooked foods.
PM: ‘We’ll see how we can intervene’ over gas prices
THE Government has competition legislation on its “drawing board”, the Prime Minister confirmed yesterday, as he pledged that the Government will “see how” it can mitigate the threat from soaring fuel prices.
Fishermen ‘dreading’ fall-out from Middle East fuel cost spike
Bahamian fishermen were yesterday said to be “dreading” the spike in fuel costs generated by the Middle East conflict with boats returning to shore “filling up their tanks to the brim” in a bid to minimise the impact on expenses and profit margins.
Super Value chief: Clock ticking on VAT ‘solution’
Super Value’s president yesterday voiced optimism that the Government will strike a “mutually beneficial solution” over the food distribution industry’s VAT ‘exempt’ fears but warned that time is running out with the first relevant tax returns due in just six weeks.
Whistleblower’s firing sparks investigation into Great Stirrup Cay environmental hazards claim
THE government has launched an investigation into allegations of environmental hazards and retaliatory dismissal at Great Stirrup Cay following a former employee's concerns about safety practices and his termination.
Groundbreaking set for ‘bigger and better’ CostRight store one year after blaze
A YEAR after the CostRight food store was destroyed by a massive fire, officials have revealed that a groundbreaking ceremony will be held this month at the Old Trail site to begin rebuilding.
PM warns GBPA over removal of Freeport campaign signs
THE Grand Bahama Port Authority has removed election campaign signs in Freeport, drawing a response from Prime Minister Philip Davis, who warned against interference with political expression.
Bahamian dealer launches Chinese electric auto brand
A Bahamian electric vehicle dealer has officially launched the high-end Chinese auto brand, HongQi, in The Bahamas.
