Mitchell and GBPA spar over investments
IN response to Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ criticisms that the Hawksbill Creek Agreement model does not work, the Grand Bahama Port Authority said Freeport’s economy is showing signs of recovery with more than $1.5 billion in foreign direct investments well underway.
FNM Leader calls on Davis to confirm Frazier as DPP
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard said the Davis administration should quickly confirm Acting Director of Public Prosecutions Cordell Frazier in the substantive position given the many politically sensitive cases she may be required to address.
Gov't ready to guarantee Nassau's $290m hospital
The Government is prepared to guarantee the $290m financing for New Providence's new hospital, a Cabinet minister revealed yesterday, adding: "This is a worthwhile investment for the Bahamian people."
Pintard says PM misled on budget taxes claim
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard accused Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis of misleading Parliament, saying bills tabled last week show that the government is raising taxes.
Murder count at 50 as two men killed on the weekend
TWO men were killed over the weekend, bringing the murder tally for the year to 50.
$1M LAWSUIT FILED BY AZARIO FAMILY: Lawyer for police officers is appealing the ‘homicide by manslaughter’ ruling
THE family of Azario Major is seeking more than $1m in damages for the police-involved killing of their relative, according to a writ filed in the Supreme Court.
Bahamas Bowl returns December 16
THE ninth edition of the 2023 HomeTown Lenders Bahamas Bowl will return to Bahamian soil on Saturday, December 16. The event is set to kick off at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium at 11am to commence the start of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Football bowl season.
VP visit is opportunity on climate
US Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to The Bahamas presents an ideal opportunity to jumpstart our national sustainability and resilience-building efforts in the face of the urgent threats to our economy and communities posed by global warming and climate change.
Backward attacks
In order to understand the backwardness of certain opposition politicians, who reflexively oppose progressive tax reform, one has to put into perspective what they are actually advocating and defending.
Harbour Island in disarray
I am immensely concerned about the increasing number of incidents of crime involving dangerous drugs and illegal firearms that are taking place on Harbour Island. Since the beginning of the year, the Royal Bahamas Police Force has reported several incidences of drug and firearm seizures on that island.
PM promises 50 metre pool for Grand Bahama
LOOK for the construction of a new 50-metre pool in Grand Bahama and the development of various facilities throughout the Family Islands during this fiscal year of the Progressive Liberal Party’s tenure in office.
Anthonique clocks season’s best 10.99 in 100m
Anthonique Strachan continues to display her consistent level of success in leading a field of Bahamians competing on Saturday at the Racers Grand Prix in Kingston, Jamaica.
BAAA Age Group Trials, Kids’ Athletics combine hailed a success
THE Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations hosted a successful combined Age Group Trials and Kids Athletics Championships over the weekend at the original Thomas A Robinson national stadium.
Skippers celebrate victory
THE 54th annual Long Island Regatta came to a close on Saturday in Salt Pond, Long Island, with the New Legend, New Susan Chase and Sassi Sue all emerging as the divisional winners.
ArawakX accounts unfrozen following battle with financier
A Bahamian crowdfunding platform yesterday confirmed multiple accounts it holds with Bank of The Bahamas have been unfrozen after a dispute with one of its founding financiers impacted "probably thousands" of investors for months.
Ensuring postal service embraces 21st century
Despite being a critical driver of economic growth, The Bahamas' postal service is currently lagging in its operations.
Halkitis: We'll meet targets - and beat them
A cabinet minister said that the government will “achieve” and “surpass” the budget targets in terms of the deficit with a goal to get the debt to GDP down to 50 percent by 2031.
Sweeting: Cultivation centre to open by end of the month
The Gladstone Road cultivation centre is 90 percent complete and will be ready for opening by the end of the month.
Petroleum retailers agree to 'phased in' margin increase
Bahamian petroleum retailers yesterday said they will accept a "phased in" 30 cent per gallon margin increase as they urged the Prime Minister to meet with the sector this week "to put this baby to sleep".
