US VP visiting Bahamas to meet leaders from region
US Vice President Kamala Harris will be the highest ranking US government official to visit The Bahamas since 1973 when she arrives on June 8 to meet Caribbean leaders.
Acting COP: Prosecution of police officers in major trial up to DPP
ACTING Commissioner of Police Leamond Deleveaux yesterday declined to react to the Coroner’s Court ruling that Azario Major’s police-involved killing was a homicide by manslaughter, stressing that the matter will be addressed by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Halkitis: Not considering fuel retailers margin fix
ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis confirmed yesterday that the Davis administration is not considering adjusting price margins in favour of petroleum retailers despite some refusing to sell diesel amid complaints about high operating costs.
Judge: 'Now clear' Baha Mar sabotaged by CCA
Sarkis Izmirlian yesterday secured a major legal victory after a New York judge ruled "it is now clear" that China Construction America (CCA) sabotaged Baha Mar's completion and orchestrated the developer's removal.
Search for American teen who went overboard from vessel
Police are searching for an American teen who reportedly jumped from a pleasure vessel around 9.40pm on Wednesday.
Trade Policy aims to break export barriers
A Cabinet minister yesterday asserted that the newly-launched National Trade Policy will play a key role in helping to diversify the Bahamian economy through the creative industries plus sectors such as agriculture and fisheries.
Swimmers face jet ski dangers
I am an avid swimmer, as are many Bahamians and visitors who utilise Goodman’s Bay. For many years, I have used Goodman’s Bay for my form of exercise, swimming the equivalent length of the beach from the eastern parking lot to the western parking lot. Afterward doing water exercises that require not touching the sea bottom. The total exercise routine may take up to two hours.
Minister travel
Yes, Ministers have to travel especially the Foreign Minister, his/her title is obvious ‘Foreign Minister’, but every trip needs to be evaluated as to its success and re-appraisement as to future travel to a similar event must be taken. How large was the delegation going to the Coronation and other meets in London recently?
Bright spots for The Bahamas
Informed observers have long understood the persistence of regressive tax policies to be one of our biggest development challenges since independence.
'Significant regulatory reform' need on corporate income tax
The Attorney General yesterday acknowledged that corporate income tax is a "novel approach" for The Bahamas and will require "significant regulatory reform" to implement if adopted.
Man on bail charged with death of 10-year-old, fined for failing to charge ankle bracelet
A man on bail for his alleged involvement in the death of ten-year-old Lorencia Walkes was fined $3,500 yesterday for failing to charge his court-ordered electronic monitoring device (EMD).
Semi-finals battle on Roscow Davies field
Samuel P Haven Jr High Schools Soccer Nationals continues today
This week has been an active one at the Roscow A L Davies national soccer field. Since Tuesday, various matchups have gotten underway between the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) and Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAISS) teams in the return of the Samuel P Haven Jr High Schools Soccer Nationals.
BLTA returns to hosting international tourneys
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) is pleased to announce its return to hosting international tournaments.
Bahamas Roadmasters’ Midnight Madness fun un/walk Labour Day
THE Bahamas Roadmasters long-distance running club is set to host their eighth edition of the Midnight Madness Fun Run/Walk on Labour Day at Arawak Cay.
IAN FERGUSON: Broaden your horizons with conference travel
Post-COVID businesses are understanding now, more than ever, the power and impact of the shrinking corporate village.
STATESIDE: Could Republican’s Tim Scott be the party’s next Ronald Reagan?
THE Democratic party in the US has in recent years become the subject of much criticism for presuming the perpetual support of black communities. To many observers in America, the Democrats have overlooked changes in the African-American demographic that could presage some surprising electoral results down the road.
Foundation to support Public Hospitals Authority created in USA and Bahamas
A Public Hospitals Authority foundation has been established in The Bahamas, and also in the United States.
FRONT PORCH – Rev CB Moss: Genuine patriot who called the country to greater righteousness
MUCH that masquerades or passes for patriotism at home and abroad is counterfeit, sometimes jingoistic and bellicose or, alternatively, saccharine and suffused with empty romanticism and gaudy nostalgia.
How a Bahamian company can help airlines go green
The Bahamas Aviation, Climate & Severe Wx Network Ltd (BACSWN) is in position to help airlines to gain carbon credits with its new technology.
