Gas station operator confident ATM safe
A prominent gas station operator yesterday voiced confidence that his security systems will deter criminals from trying to repeat the Super Value Golden Gates automated teller machine (ATM) break-in.
Chamber to tax Task Force: ‘Reconsider’ cash payments
The Bahamian private sector last night voiced optimism that the Government’s tax compliance Task Force will employ “less threatening” methods while urging it to “reconsider” accepting cash payments.
Pink Sands: Horse riding legal demand ‘last resort’
A top Briland hotel yesterday affirmed “it will never be our intent” to put a popular horse riding venture out of business as it described its $912,500 legal demand as “the last resort”.
GBPA opens new battle over utilities regulation
The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) yesterday potentially opened a new quarrel in its battle with the Government by asserting its “longstanding regulatory authority” over all utilities within Freeport.
‘Wild Wild West’ aids vehicle import scams
Auto dealers yesterday warned that Bahamians will increasingly fall victim to vehicle import scams unless the authorities crack down to end the regulatory “Wild Wild West”.
Ex-PM’s ‘collusion’ charge on Dorian tax breaks abuse
An ex-prime minister yesterday argued there “had to be collusion” between Customs officers and unscrupulous importers over Dorian tax breaks abuse as he challenged if the culprits have been punished.
Flamingo Air: Passenger opened door on runway
A Bahamian airline yesterday accused a passenger of opening an emergency exit door while the aircraft was taxiing on the runway after landing.
Flamingo Air: Passenger opened door on runway
A Bahamian airline yesterday accused a passenger of opening an emergency exit door while the aircraft was taxiing on the runway after landing.
MP alleges new water plant ‘parked in bush’
Cabinet ministers and MPs were among government officials that toured Eleuthera’s reverse osmosis plants over the weekend following a two-week water supply crisis.
Western Air resumes flying to New Bight
Western Air yesterday resumed scheduled flights to Cat Island’s New Bight airport after temporary repairs were made to the previously “hazardous” runway.
PM ‘restores logic and sense’ on Task Force
Sir Franklyn Wilson last night hailed the Prime Minister for “restoring logic and sense” to tax compliance after the latter pledged that machine gun-toting officers will no longer be marching into businesses.
Gov’t delay threat to 80% of oil explorer’s assets
The Government’s “delay” in renewing an oil explorer’s three Bahamian licences threatens the value of 80 percent of its balance sheet assets and ability to recover its previous investment in this nation.
Businesses will not settle tax debts with Task Force in cash
Bahamian businesses yesterday said they will not make cash payments to the Government’s tax Task Force because they do not trust that all the money will make it to the Public Treasury.
‘Groundbreaking' Bill to open up medical tourism
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday hailed new medical legislation as “groundbreaking” while asserting that it will expand The Bahamas’ tourism product beyond sun, sand and sea.
Super Value chief fears crime 'getting worse' after break-in
Super Value’s president last night voiced fears that crime is “getting worse” after brazen thieves smashed through the walls and doors at its Golden Gates store in a failed bid to break-in to the ATM.
