PM says ‘I have no disputes’ with GBPA
THE Prime Minister and Grand Bahama Port Authority’s (GBPA) president yesterday sought to downplay the two sides’ differences with the latter saying he is unaware if Freeport’s regulator is up for sale.
Chamber chair blasts tax portal as ‘complete mess’
THE Chamber of Commerce’s chairman yesterday blasted the Government’s new online tax payment portal as “a complete mess” with frustrated businesses receiving no relief from deadlines or fines.
Hotel deal: ‘11th hour impasse’ over minimum wage workers
HOTEL employers yesterday pledged that an “11th hour impasse” will “not derail” their bid to reach a new industrial deal amid accusations they are seeking to “discriminate” against minimum wage staff.
Firms do not possess ‘unlimited money tree’
THE Chamber of Commerce’s chairman yesterday said the Government seems to feel firms have access to an “unlimited money tree” with the private sector often falling victim to “suppressive” policies.
Commission calls police in over ‘fictitious’ e-mail
THE Securities Commission yesterday called for a police probe into a “fictitious” e-mail purporting to have come from its top executive which criticised proposed Securities Industry Act reforms.
GBPA president says the port is not for sale
GRAND Bahama Port Authority president Ian Rolle said yesterday that the port is not for sale.
Tax environment ‘worrisome’ for Bahamas-keen investors
A SENIOR accountant yesterday suggested The Bahamas should "pause" to assess whether its tax structure and mooted reforms are making the jurisdiction sufficiently attractive to investors.
A helping hand as business teams with Urban Renewal
A BREAKFAST initiative was held yesterday by the Lakay Lounge in conjunction with the Nassau Village Urban Renewal Centre.
Hotel union protests in wage fight with Atlantis
BAHAMAS Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union’s (BHCAWU) president Darrin Woods said union members who receive tips are tired of fighting for a pay increase, declaring: “Enough is enough.”
AG says he is not at odds with PM on Bail Act
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said his view that the Bail Act does not need to be amended is not at odds with the Davis administration’s move to amend the law.
Witness faints in court after Adrian Gibson trial testimony
A WITNESS in Adrian Gibson’s criminal trial fainted in court after testifying yesterday, prompting court employees to call the ambulance.
Eviction notices placed on 95 shanty structures in Abaco
EVICTION notices were posted on 95 structures in an unregulated community in Abaco on Wednesday as the government ramps up efforts to eliminate shanty towns on that island.
BLAIR DEATH PROBE ‘WAS NOT DEFICIENT’: Police officer defends two-paragraph report into fatal shooting
THE officer who led the investigation into the 2019 Blair Estates police-involved killing of three men denied yesterday that his investigation was deficient after lawyers noted that his report was only two paragraphs long.
Man fined $150 for exposing himself while drunk at webshop
A MAN was fined yesterday after admitting to getting drunk and exposing himself outside a gaming house in Nassau Village earlier this week.
Man accused of having loaded gun in car gets bail for $7,500
A MAN was granted bail after he was allegedly found with a loaded gun in his car near Kemp Road earlier this month.
Minister of Sports Mario Bowleg impressed with baseball growth
LAST week was filled with celebrations as seven Bahamian baseball players signed professional contracts with five Major League Baseball (MLB) organisations during the 2024 MLB International Signing period to kickstart the next chapter of their baseball journeys.
NPBA Recap: CB Giants, Cyber Tech Blue Marlins remain undefeated
THE Commonwealth Bank Giants, the reigning division one champions, along with the Cyber Tech Blue Marlins reeled in emphatic victories against the Sunlight Cottage Stampers and Mekaddish Millionaires in Wednesday’s action for the New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA).
Boxing club to honour ‘Tank’, ‘Pretty Boy’
ALL-OUT Boxing Club will honour two of the greatest Bahamian boxers this weekend during their inaugural Sherman ‘the Caribbean Tank’ Williams and ‘Pretty Boy’ Floyd Seymour National Pride Boxing Championships.
DR KENT BAZARD – Warming up: More than just breaking a sweat
AS we step onto the field, court or track, the prelude to performance often takes a backseat to the main act.
Phillando signs with Pittsburgh Pirates
WHILE there have been a number of minor league signings taking place in New Providence over the past few weeks, there was one held in Grand Bahama on Sunday in the Grand Lucayan Convention Center.
