Invest in a girl- impact a generation
In a rapidly changing world driven by technology and artificial intelligence, one Bahamian organisation is determined to ensure that young women are not left behind.
Pioneering Judy adds PhD to list of accomplishments
After a career spanning more than three decades in the public service, Judy Lucinda Simmons can now add PhD to her impressive list of accomplishments.
Liquor merchants brace for further regulatory reforms
Alcohol merchants already grappling with the uncertainties and delays involving a new regulatory regime now face further supervisory change with looming fee increases and the creation of a Liquor Review Board.
Sebas promises national development's overhaul
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the Government plans to overhaul how national development is managed by creating a permanent institution responsible for tracking progress, updating priorities and ensuring long-term goals remain set despite changes in political administrations.
Pharmacy concern over drug plan’s NHI switch
Pharmacists yesterday voiced concerns that they may face late and delayed payment once Government completes the National Prescription Drug Plan’s (NPDP) transfer from the National Insurance Board (NIB) to the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme.
Blood pressure control starts before symptoms appear
High blood pressure can affect the body long before a person feels a change. That makes regular screening, movement, sleep quality and early lifestyle changes essential.
Trustee appeal critical for tax info exchange regime
A Bahamian trust company’s bid to revive the strike out of a former client’s negligence and breach of contract lawsuit has been allowed to proceed by the Supreme Court because of its “wider public importance” to this nation’s international tax information exchange regime and obligations.
Sebas pledges AI reform across the public service
The Government plans to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) across the public sector, introduce a national identity (ID) card and connect public sector databases as part of a sweeping modernisation drive designed to improve efficiency and make it easier to do business in The Bahamas.
Minister rejects FNM’s calls for Grand Lucayan answers
A Cabinet minister yesterday declined to answer Opposition questions on the status of the Grand Lucayan’s redevelopment and when all former resort workers will receive outstanding payments.
Capo son-in-law’s ‘two decade tax fraud’ claim
Resorts World Bimini’s original developer has been accused by his son-in-law of perpetrating a “two-decade tax fraud and evasion” against the Government and Bahamian people involving “millions of dollars” in unpaid VAT and other obligations.
RF Group makes eight executive promotions
A Bahamian-headquartered investment bank has unveiled eight executive-level appointments across its Caribbean network in what it hailed as one of its largest promotional exercises.
Realtor: Don’t cap private island tax at $200,000 yearly
Private islands and foreign-owned homes worth more than $20m should not have their annual real property tax payments capped at a maximum $200,000, a prominent Bahamian realtor is arguing, calling for it to be set much higher.
Water sports fear 40% hit on US jet skis alert
The US embassy’s warning urging all American visitors not to rent jet skis in The Bahamas could have immediate negative consequences for bookings during the water sports industry’s peak tourist season, an operator warned yesterday.
Minister concedes GB’s progress waiting too long
A Cabinet minister yesterday conceded that Grand Bahama residents have waited too long for much-promised projects to materialise but argued the island is now seeing the benefits of a broad economic recovery supported by more than $3.5bn in investments.
Munroe: Compensation more important than saying sorry
ATTORNEY General Wayne Munroe said yesterday the government will pay damages to Claudia Edwards Bethel’s estate after the Privy Council upheld the state’s liability for her unlawful detention and rape by a senior immigration officer, saying “some things are more important than sorry” when asked about calls for an apology.
Bahamian student suspected in Florida stabbing found dead
A 21-year-old Bahamian student in Florida was identified by authorities as the suspect in a double stabbing near the University of South Florida before he was found dead hours later at a nearby apartment complex.
Embarrassment to force and country
TWO police officers are expected to face extortion charges today after a United States tourist complained that he was targeted at the Nassau Cruise Port, a case Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles called “embarrassing” for the force and the country.
Long Island man charged over Facebook libel claim
A LONG Island man was arraigned in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday on a libel charge stemming from alleged comments made on Facebook.
26-year-old man remanded on indecent assault charge
A 26-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being arraigned on an indecent assault charge.
Speaker accuses Pintard of ‘maligning’ her name on social media
HOUSE Speaker Patricia Deveaux delivered a sharp rebuke of Opposition leader Michael Pintard as the budget debate continued yesterday, accusing him of “maligning” her name in a social media post about explosive US court allegations.
