Dogs bark over FNM
The by-election is over and the FNM has lost, however in the aftermath and post-mortem of it all there is lots of noise in the market. The noise has become deafening so much so that amidst the noise there were screams for a new leader for the party, even screams from one who claimed he had got a recent beatdown.
$6,500 fine over marijuana in car
A MAN was fined $6,500 after admitting to having 4.8lb of marijuana in his car near Potter’s Cay Dock earlier this week.
Accused of carrying loaded gun
A MAN was sent to prison after he was allegedly seen walking with a loaded gun at his waist on Lily of the Valley Corner last weekend.
Further reforms ‘will ensure we are off’ EU and OECD blacklists
The Bahamas has been forced to change its economic substance reporting laws twice within a year “to ensure that we are off” the OECD and EU blacklists, the Prime Minister said yesterday.
Fostering human innovation key to digital transformation
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital transformation, it is easy to get swept up in the wave of technological advances. However, amid the algorithms and automation, the human element remains an integral factor for success. Building a culture of innovation is not just about implementing the latest technologies, but fostering a mindset that encourages creativity, adaptability and collaboration among the workforce.
Bahamas moves to block loss of investment funds
The Prime Minister yesterday unveiled reforms to a package of financial services laws in a bid to prevent The Bahamas losing “a material amount” of investment funds to Brazilian tax law changes.
RBC customers hit by ‘skimming’ fraud
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) yesterday confirmed that “a number” of its Bahamian customers have fallen victim to fraud and loss after their Visa cards were exposed to a ‘skimming’ attack.
Stranded passengers may get distressed rate for hotel stay
PASSENGERS who find themselves stranded at Lynden Pindling International Airport due to unexpected circumstances may be given a helping hand as part of discussions between Nassau Airport Development (NAD) and hotels.
Grand Bahama ‘joining the party’ for tourism
Ian Rolle, chairman of the Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board, said tourism numbers there are “finally joining the party”.
Talks with Port Authority over GB future ‘stalled’
TALKS with the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) over the future of Grand Bahama have “stalled”, says Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis - but he is hopeful that they will resume shortly.
Distillery unveils limited edition rum to mark 50th independence
John Watling’s Distillery has unveiled the limited release of its Bullion rum to commemorate both its tenth birthday and the 50th anniversary of Bahamian independence.
Govt invests $37k in national school farming initiative
THE Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources has invested over $37,000 to launch a national school farming initiative.
ALICIA WALLACE: Gender expression should not be a restriction but an opportunity
LAST week, there were reports of a man attempting to use a women’s restroom at a sports facility. This was later found to be false, and the original report was the result of hysteria. The person who was accused of trying to enter a women’s restroom said that they were merely accompanying someone to the general area of restrooms. It was reported that the person was wearing a crop top. This was an important detail because it gives insight into what the person who made the false report was thinking.
Man charged with two counts of attempted murder remanded
A MAN was sent to prison after allegedly trying to kill two people last week.
Police release identity of victim of shark attack
POLICE have identified the woman killed in a shark attack on Monday as Lauren Erickson Van Wart, 44, of Massachusetts.
Ministry of Energy and Transport says BPL responded ‘swiftly’ after criticism from Cartwright on Acklins and Eleuthera power outages
FREE National Movement deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright ripped the government’s “unreliable” electricity and water supply to Eleuthera and Acklins yesterday, drawing a response from the Ministry of Energy and Transport, which said electricity issues have been quickly addressed.
UNESCO adds Junkanoo to Intangible Cultural Heritage list
JUNKANOO has been inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity.
IMF report response blasted as ‘embarrassing if not so serious’
The Government and Opposition responses to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) report on The Bahamas “would be embarrassing if it wasn’t such a serious matter,” a financial observer has blasted.
Business Licence full audit ‘screams you don’t trust us’
The Government’s enhanced Business Licence verification regime “screams that you don’t trust us” to pay all due fees, the Bahamas Motor Dealers Association’s (BMDA) president argued yesterday.
