Bahamians shine in doubles action at ITF J30 Junkanoo Bowl tournament
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) hosted the International Tennis Federation (ITF) J30 Junkanoo Bowl tournament for the fourth consecutive day at the National Tennis Centre (NTC).
More volunteers needed for the Bahamas Games
WITH the Bahamas Golden Jubilee Games just one week away, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) is actively searching for more volunteers for the Bahamian Olympic-style games.
STATESIDE: Rebellion reveals potential weakness in Putin’s regime; alternative to his leadership may be worse
HOW do autocrats fall from power? One way is through death or physical incapacitation. Another is if they begin to believe the misapprehension that if they loosened their iron grip on their countries, their populations would respond with gratitude, relief and more dedicated support for their respective regimes.
FRONT PORCH: As we celebrate our Jubilee, more support needed for arts and culture
AS we celebrate half a century of independence, why are we still so egregiously behind in sustaining and expanding certain institutions which safeguard Bahamian heritage, while also creating additional opportunities for creative expression?
EDITORIAL: Govt cares little for hitting targets
DEADLINES and budgets don’t seem to mean much in government.
Barnett-Ellis says new Protection Against Violence Bill is less comprehensive than prior GBV Bill
SENATOR Michela Barnett-Ellis claimed the Davis administration’s Protection Against Violence Bill is less comprehensive than a previously drafted Gender-Based Violence Bill.
AG says cruise lines wanted three-year tax phase-in – but he admits fault for error on date in original bill
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said cruise lines pushed the Davis administration to phase in new passenger tax increases over three years, something Cabinet refused to do.
Sears: No decision made on future location of Columbus’ statue
WORKS Minister Alfred Sears said no decision had been made concerning a defaced statute of Christopher Columbus or the space in front of Government House that it once occupied.
Cuban migrant dies in Bahamian waters
ONE of 15 Cuban migrants travelling to Grand Bahama this week died while at sea, police officials reported.
Tourism reaps double digit summer growth
A senior hotelier yesterday asserted that the industry’s “greatest growth opportunity” lies in increasing room inventory with summer rates and occupancies ahead of 2022 comparatives by double digits.
PM told: ‘Stop throwing rocks’ at Port Authority
A group of Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) licensees plans to intervene in its escalating dispute with the Government as the Prime Minister was yesterday urged to “stop throwing rocks and come to the table”.
Downtown Nassau given Business Licence warning
Downtown Nassau property and business owners were yesterday warned that their Business Licence applications may not be approved if they fail to properly maintain their premises and keep them clean.
Foreign buyer VAT rise gains ‘90-day transition’
A Cabinet minister yesterday confirmed the Government is allowing a 90-day “transition period” so that foreign purchases of real estate valued at under $1m - and already subject to sales agreements - can close at existing VAT rates.
USS Wasp arrives to celebrate The Bahamas’ 50th Indepedence
HUNDREDS of US sailors in crisp white uniforms lined the landing deck of the USS WASP as it arrived yesterday to help The Bahamas mark its 50th anniversary of independence.
Gibson: I performed citizenship oaths too
FORMER Immigration Minister Shane Gibson said he always administered citizenship oaths, adding that the ceremony granting the status has sometimes been performed in people’s homes.
Jury discharged in Gibson trial for protocol breach
THE jury in Adrian Gibson’s corruption trial was discharged yesterday after a Supreme Court judge dismissed two jurors for failing to obey protocols.
‘Other lines of inquiry’ requested in MP rape claim
THE director of public prosecutions has instructed the police to pursue “other lines of inquiry” in the investigation of an MP accused of abusing his ex-girlfriend, police Commissioner Clayton Fernander said yesterday.
Azario’s family excluded from motion to overturn Coroner’s Court ruling
A SUPREME Court judge rejected an application from Azario Major’s family to be included as respondents to a constitutional motion seeking to overturn the Coroner’s Court finding that Major’s death was a homicide by manslaughter.
DOUBLE THE COST: Govt House renovation twice initial $9.9m budgeted price
THE cost of renovations to Government House –– initially pegged at $9.9m –– will double by the time the project is complete, according to the contractor.
