Burrows: ‘I have certified international and Bahamian umpires also calling baseball’
WITH the Bahamas Games right around the corner, there seems to still be concerns regarding the umpires selected to officiate the games.
Babe Ruth Baseball Caribbean Region Championships all set for July 20-24
THE boys will be back in town to participate in the 2023 Babe Ruth Baseball Caribbean Region 12-and-under Championships and the 16-and-under invitational, scheduled for July 20-24.
NFL Flag Bahamas flies six children to New York to appear on Fox today
SUPPORT OUR YOUTH: National Football League (NFL) Flag Bahamas flew six children to New York City yesterday to appear on Fox New York at 8am this morning. Bahamians are asked to tune in to support the youth of The Bahamas.
Casuarina Bridge cost grows by just under $1m as progress on the construction continues
THE ongoing repair work at the Casuarina Bridge is progressing, but changes in the scope of work have increased the cost to $2.8m - an increase of $900,000.
ALICIA WALLACE: What are you prepared to do to move us toward unity?
IT has been 50 years since The Bahamas became an independent nation, and we continue to struggle with the concept and the practice of unity.
Munroe: Govt to use education policy to deter rise in sexual crimes
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said the government will try to deter the rise in sexual crimes through an education policy.
Police involved in shooting Azario Major still on active duty
THE police officers involved in the shooting death of Azario Major remain on active, unmodified duty despite a Coroners Court finding of homicide by manslaughter.
Kirk Cornish issues clarification and apology for comments
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish has issued a clarification and apology regarding his recent comments:
‘No choice’ but to go Bahamian
The Government must build greater “trust and confidence” in its fiscal plan among Bahamian investors given it has “no choice” but to almost exclusively tap the local capital markets to meet its nine-figure deficit financing demands.
‘Nothing to lose’ on 5% corporate tax
A Bahamian financial services provider yesterday argued that this nation should smash “conformity” by adopting a low-rate 5 percent corporate income tax, asserting: “We have nothing to lose.”
Inland Revenue must be a ‘well oiled machine’ for corporate tax
The Department of Inland Revenue (DIR) must become “a well-oiled machine” that is far more responsive to taxpayer needs under a corporate income tax regime, a prominent accountant is urging.
Grocers chief rejects PM’s ‘dumping’ fears
The Retail Grocers Association’s (RGA) president yesterday rejected the Prime Minister’s assertion that The Bahamas is a ‘dumping ground’ for unsafe and inferior goods, and charged: “You can stop it at the border.”
Reserves hit $2.9bn on Gov’t borrowing boost
The Bahamas’ foreign currency reserves expanded by almost $169m in May due to a boost from the Government’s external borrowing activities as they closed the month at near-$2.9bn.
FNM chairman says North Abaco MP has ‘foot in mouth’ disease
FREE National Movement chairman Dr Duane Sands said North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish has “foot and mouth disease”.
Bahamian accountant calls for Caribbean united front
A Bahamian accountant has called on the Caribbean to adopt a united front over how mandatory environment, social and governance (ESG) reporting standards will be embraced in regional laws and regulations.
North Andros without power after blaze at Nicholl's Town plant
An early morning fire at the Nicholl's Town Bahamas Power & Light plant has left the entire island of North Andros without power.
Marine who allegedly shot wrong man in custody
A MARINE who allegedly shot the wrong person during an argument with other men at a bar over the weekend has been arrested, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said.
FNM shocked as Lewis joins Coalition protest of Immigration Minister
CENTRAL Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis raised eyebrows in the Free National Movement yesterday when he joined members of the Coalition of Independents at a protest demanding the resignation of Immigration Minister Keith Bell.
Motion to overturn Azario ruling ‘premature’ says Justice
A SUPREME Court judge called a constitutional motion to overturn the homicide by manslaughter finding against officers who killed Azario Major “premature” yesterday.
