‘Don’t price ourselves out’ on corporate income tax
Bahamian realtors yesterday said data showing they enjoy near-40 percent gross profit margins is “skewed very far off” as they urged the Government “to be careful we don’t price ourselves out of the market” over corporate income tax.
BPL: $3m to resolve Station A deficiencies
Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) executives yesterday said the building housing New Providence’s baseload generation capacity requires close to $3m in repairs to address deficiencies and prevent it from falling apart.
First BOB dividend in 11 years ‘a miracle’
Bank of The Bahamas’ first dividend payment for 11 years was yesterday hailed as “a miracle” by its long-suffering shareholders after it reported its second consecutive year with profits above $11m.
Bahamas moves on climate change infrastructure threat
The Government has enlisted the Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB) help to assess the risks that climate change poses to “critical transport and energy infrastructure” and the amount of funding needed to mitigate this threat.
Back-to-school VAT holiday arrives too late to help
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson said the government’s Back-to-School VAT holiday arrives too late in the year to have maximum benefit.
‘Old infrastructure impacting efficiency of young Wartsila generators at BPL’
BAHAMAS Power and Light officials led reporters on a tour of the Clifton Pier power plant yesterday, showing how the young Wartsila engines are surrounded by old infrastructure, impacting the efficiency of the machines.
Ex-DPM challenges Gov’t on engineer’s BPL report
An ex-deputy prime minister yesterday challenged the Government “in the interests of transparency and accountability” to disclose an engineer’s report justifying the choice of Station A for Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) baseload generation.
Union queries school repairs with opening weeks away
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson wants a report from the Ministry of Works concerning a roof collapse on a building at RM Bailey Senior High School.
Wilchcombe: Violence bill advice considered
SOCIAL Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe vowed to consider the recommendations of women’s rights groups during a consultative meeting about the Protection Against Violence Act yesterday.
Lawsuit claims serious health risks from diesel
A LAWSUIT accuses Bahamas Power and Light of failing to inform the public about the “serious health risks” associated with a diesel spill that has contaminated the groundwater in an area of Nicholls Town, North Andros.
CONTAMINATION FEAR FROM BPL FUEL SPILL: North Andros residents concerned over health impact to groundwater
RESIDENTS fear the groundwater in Nicholls Town, North Andros, has been contaminated with diesel, potentially harming the community’s health after a Bahamas Power & Light pipeline leaked large quantities of fuel.
Man charged with Rosedale Street fatal drive-by shooting incident
A MAN was remanded to prison after he was charged with a fatal drive-by shooting off Rosedale Street earlier this month.
Red Lobster gains permit for first Nassau restaurant
The Red Lobster franchise yesterday said it has finally received the required Ministry of Works permits to start constructing its first New Providence restaurant which has increased in cost by 25 percent.
Man charged with Rosedale Street fatal drive-by shooting incident
A MAN was remanded to prison after he was charged with a fatal drive-by shooting off Rosedale Street earlier this month.
Rampant promiscuity in our land
I wrote this letter to the editor at the risk of being ridiculed, attacked, or otherwise. Only God can judge me!
Things it makes sense to be rid of
"A penny for your thoughts" may have gone out of style here in The Bahamas, but it got me to thinking about our dichotomy. You see, the other day when I noticed some pennies among my other coins, it dawned on me that those one cent pieces were no longer being used here in The Bahamas.
Father charged with child cruelty and assault with a deadly weapon
A 33-year-old father in Andros was accused of beating his two-year-old daughter and threatening to shoot and kill her and his wife.
Man accused of sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl, remanded to prison
A 32-year-old man has been remanded in custody after allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl twice last year.
Man gets $7,500 bail accused of possession of loaded gun and ammunition in his car
A MAN was granted $7,500 bail after allegedly being found with a loaded firearm in his car last week.
Bahamas destroys Cuba by 41 points
The top ranked Bahamas men’s national basketball team, arguably one of the best teams ever selected, posted an impressive 41-point rout over Cuba to start the FIBA Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament in La Banda, Argentina.
