Chloe Rounce on course for US-Kids Golf World Junior Championships
CHLOE Rounce, who now resides in Florida, will be one of the few Bahamians participating in the US-Kids Golf World Junior Championships in Pinehurst, North Carolina from August 2-6.
STATESIDE: Crowded GOP presidential race may favour Trump for better or worse
The Republican Party may be repeating a mistake from 2016 as they get set for a bruising campaign to choose their nominee for 2024. By the end of this week, the field of candidates who have formally declared their intention to seek the GOP nomination for president next year will have reached ten, and could exceed a dozen by the end of this month.
FRONT PORCH: The virtue of a life-long pursuit of personal growth and wisdom
In 1941, in his early 70s, after an extraordinary career and a dozen years before his death at 84, the brilliant French artist Henri Matisse underwent surgery following a diagnosis of abdominal cancer. He was left bed- and chair-ridden. Sculpturing and painting were now too physically challenging.
RTD amendment takes aim at illegal self drive services
THE government will amend the Road Traffic Act to prevent people from renting their vehicles without obtaining a self-drive public service licence.
Govt to increase annual boat registration fees while eliminating duty and VAT on new vessels
THE government is increasing annual boat registration fees while eliminating duty and value-added tax on vessel purchases.
Court upholds $10k fine ruling in reckless driving death appeal
THE Court of Appeal upheld a man’s $10k fine for causing his uncle’s death in a reckless driving incident in 2020.
Tourist bitten by shark while on snorkeling tour in Freeport
An American woman was attacked by a shark in waters south of Taino Beach, Grand Bahama, on Wednesday.
New funding for region announced as Vice President arrives
AS United States Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in The Bahamas today, a wave of funding has been announced for the region, with more than $100m in new assistance.
$13.4bn flowed through FTX Bahamas accounts
Some $13.4bn flowed through FTX's Bahamas accounts in the ten months immediately prior to the crypto exchange's collapse, its liquidators revealed yesterday, as they sought to dispel allegations it was "a nullity".
Marina chief: Fee rise now 'makes way more sense'
A former Association of The Bahamas Marinas (ABM) president yesterday argued the Government could have allayed fears over major hikes in yacht and boat registration fees if its Budget messaging was better.
Budget not matching transparency pledges
Governance reformers yesterday charged that the Government's promises of enhanced transparency and accountability are not matched by financial allocations in the 2023-2024 Budget.
PM defends frequent travel as conducting ‘strategic international relations’
PRIME Minister Philip ‘Brave” Davis defended his frequent travels yesterday, tying US Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to his engagement with global leaders.
GB businesses call on govt and GBPA to stimulate Freeport’s economy
Freeport business licensees want the government to work closely with the Grand Bahama Port Authority to collectively find ways to stimulate the Grand Bahama’s economy.
Mitchell: Members of Public Service Commission should be full-time to address public servants backlog
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said members of the Public Service Commission should be employed full-time to address the backlog of public servants waiting to be confirmed.
Moody’s: Govt must broaden revenue
Moody's yesterday asserted that hitting the Government's fiscal targets "rests on broadening the revenue base" as a prominent banker urged the administration: "Stop saying no new taxes."
Thompson accuses Davis of subverting democratic process
FORMER State Finance Minister Kwasi Thompson accused the Davis administration of trying to subvert democratic processes by introducing taxes without following established parliamentary procedures.
Govt already supporting Grand Bahama, says Mitchell
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said the government is already sustaining Grand Bahama, pushing back against critics who fear the government would take over the Grand Bahama Port Authority.
PM: Despite efforts, crime rates not reduced
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis admitted his administration’s efforts to tackle social ills have not significantly reduced crime rates.
GIBSON SAYS DON’T WAIT TO RAISE NIB RATES: Former Labour Minister says 2024 economy may be no better
SHANE GIBSON, a former labour minister responsible for the National Insurance Board, believes the Davis administration should raise NIB contribution rates now rather than wait until 2024, warning next year might be no better for a rate hike than the current economic environment.
