Atlantis braces for $17m electricity costs increase
Atlantis yesterday revealed it is bracing for a $17m year-over-year hike in electricity costs despite “still setting revenue records” through 2023’s winter tourism season and into the upcoming peak Easter weekend.
Customers left frustrated as courier company closes
COURIER company Blue Postal is closing the “clearance/courier arm” of its Bahamian operations.
Child abuse cases up near 50 percent
NEARLY 200 child abuse cases were reported between January and March 2023 in New Providence, a near 50 per cent increase over the same period in 2022.
‘Hundreds of millions of tax dollars’ owed to govt
THE government’s top finance official says “hundreds of millions of dollars” is owed in VAT and other tax arrears — an estimate that does not even include the $800m owed in real property taxes.
POLICE QUESTION EX-PM MINNIS: Investigation into last administration’s food programme confirmed
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said police officers interviewed him earlier this year as part of an extensive criminal investigation into his administration’s COVID-19 food assistance programme.
No bail granted on house-breaking
A MAN was denied bail yesterday after being accused of illegally entering a home and damaging property.
Coalition best suited to bring change
I have been blessed with the opportunity to travel extensively, participate in certain cultures and observe opportunities citizens have in their respective countries. The Bahamas is a wealthy nation and in my humble opinion should be further along in it’s development had we adopted certain ideologies to empower it’s people, fifty years ago.
$7,000 bail for teen found with gun
BAIL was granted for a teenager after being accused of having a loaded gun in the capital last week.
Business Licences: 99% were approved ‘in time’
The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday said 99 percent of Business Licence renewal applications were approved “in time” with those outstanding needing to “clarify” questions surrounding their reported turnover.
Two arrested on high-powered gun find
TWO people were arrested after police found an unlicensed high-powered firearm while executing a search warrant at a residence in the area of the Bel-Air Estates on Monday.
CARIFTA swimmers eager to hit the pool
All final preparations are complete
With all their final preparations complete, the local swimmers are eager to make their splash in the pool at the CARIFTA Swimming and Open Water Championships this weekend in Pirate Bay, Curacao.
‘Grammy’ Wallace-Whitfield: Go for Gold
BAHAMIAN Olympian Pauline Davis and CARIFTA volunteer as well as long-time track and field supporter Beverly “Grammy” Wallace-Whitfield offered strong words of wisdom and encouragement to Team Bahamas.
Rising tennis star back in full swing
AFTER falling short in his first tournament in Trinidad & Tobago last week, Michael Major Jr is back in full swing in his second J60 Tacarigua tournament this week.
Tennis Champions soak up the spotlight
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) held a successful Spring Classic tennis tournament. RBC was the title sponsor of this junior tennis event. After the completion of over 100 matches, the BLTA crowned the champions in the following divisions:
‘Hundreds of millions’ in tax arrears remain
The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday said “hundreds of millions” in tax arrears remain outstanding even though VAT revenues are 7 percent ahead of projections for the first nine months of the 2022-2023 fiscal year.
Bahamas' first IHOP officially opens
THE Mortimer family were the first customers to be welcomed into The Bahamas’ first IHOP Tuesday, after dozens of residents camped outside on Monday night to win the chance of receiving free pancakes for the next year.
PETER YOUNG: King Charles rebuilding bridges
A STATE visit is a potent symbol. It confirms at the highest level the quality of relations between two countries by demonstrating the strength of their diplomatic, economic and cultural ties. It is a powerful indicator of the overall bilateral relationship.
FACE TO FACE: Hard work, discipline and perseverance on the road to success for Harold Watson
HAROLD L Watson is a visionary Bahamian businessman whose discipline and perseverance resulted in the success of one of the most widely recognised franchises in the country. A proud Long Islander and family man, Mr Watson has taken the principles of hard work, honesty and reliability with him on his journey to success.
Jamaican man denies firearm possession
A Jamaican man with no legal status in the country was charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
