PM: Renewable plan clear strategy
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the government’s plan to develop renewable energy on Family Islands is a “clear economic strategy” to give Bahamians affordable power.
Food programme still being probed
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said police are still investigating the COVID-19 food programme the Minnis administration launched, adding police recovered “matters” unrelated to the programme.
A landmark reborn
THE iconic Elbow Reef Lighthouse in Hope Town, Abaco, was officially re-opened yesterday after months of renovation following Hurricane Dorian.
Gov’t wage bill’s $68m jump ‘not annual norm’
The Ministry of Finance's top official last night said the $68m year-over-year increase in compensation for government employees during the 2022-2023 fiscal year is "not an annual norm".
Promotion Board president urges 30% stopover focus
The Bahamas Out Island Promotions Board president yesterday urged the nation to near-double the proportion of stopover visitors that make up its tourism base to 30 percent.
Yacht broker alarm on 'dismal' winter charters
Bahamian yacht brokers yesterday warned charter bookings for the peak winter season are "dismal" with the sector "almost at a standstill" due to VAT's imposition and lack of clarity on how it works.
Coroner’s Court jury rules police justified in shooting Ishido Saunders
A CORONER’s Court jury ruled that police were justified in killing Ishido Saunders, an ex-con who demanded $3,000 to start a new life moments before he was shot on Antigua Street on April 28, 2022.
Migration down overall - but rise in those headed to the US
ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) Commodore Raymond King said the northern Bahamas has seen a 90 per cent increase in migration to the United States.
RBDF RECRUITING DROP OVER HAITI: Candidates choose other services amid deployment plans
ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Raymond King said plans to send officers to Haiti has hampered the RBDF’s recruitment efforts, with some potential recruits choosing to join other law enforcement organisations.
DR KENT BAZARD – The challenge of navigating weight loss at Christmas
Most of us just give up on nutrition during this season but as we approach every Bahamian’s favourite time of year, let’s circle back to our discussions on nutrition and, specifically, why your favourite New Year’s resolution was unsuccessful this year...again.
Gov't: We have maturing $300m US bond 'covered'
The Government is "very confident that we have covered" the $300m external US dollar bond due to mature in mid-January 2024, its top finance official said last night.
Water Corp must pay for Mangrove Cay 'trespass'
The Water & Sewerage Corporation has been ordered to pay damages for trespass after it installed key network infrastructure for supplying Mangrove Cay on property which it did not own.
IAN FERGUSON: Young entrepreneurs to require these qualities
YOUNG entrepreneurs do not necessarily have a lot of work experience - either because they just graduated from college, or entered the job market for the first time and want to start a new business venture. The encouragement they often receive is to get a job and work towards gaining experience that will later inform their entrepreneurial pursuits. The truth is that an early start on the road to enterprise can also prove beneficial to youth in business.
Family Island resorts eye renewable energy plans
Family Island resorts were yesterday introduced to an initiative designed to lower the upfront cost of renewable energy investments and make them more affordable.
Family Island locations 'blowing it out the water'
A senior tourism official yesterday said several Family Island destinations have been "blowing it out of the water" as the Government seeks to drive increased airlift to the destination.
Reforms to keep Bahamas off EU, OECD tax blacklists
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the latest reforms to the economic substance reporting regime are designed to remove The Bahamas from, and keep it off, tax-related blacklists.
AG: Tackling substance reporting woes is critical
The Attorney General yesterday said The Bahamas must address alleged deficiencies in its economic substance reporting regime to escape the European Union's (EU) tax blacklist.
MLB stars come out in Futures Showcase
From Bahamian Major League player Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr and coach Antoan Richardson to American icons Andrew Dawson, Derek Jeter and CC Sabathia, there was no shortage of stars for the local and international high school players to glean from as they got their opportunity to shine.
Shockers down Giants 2-1, win championship trophy
THE St Francis and Joseph Shockers had to make room for yet another championship trophy after the girls closed out their series against the Xavier’s Lower School Giants 2-1 in game three of the Catholic Board of Education Primary Schools Championships.
