Merchants demand proof on counterfeit alcohol 'rumours'
Liquor store merchants yesterday urged the Bahamas' consumer watchdog to prove that rogue operators are selling counterfeit alcohol - a "rumour" said to have been circulating for around a year.
Ex-BREA chief: Don't hit us on unpaid VAT
A former two-time Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) president, now the country's ambassador to Morocco, has backed arguments that the industry should not be held liable for unpaid VAT on property sales.
Tourism: Boating fees row 'could not be worse timed'
The Bahamian tourism industry and its three main Promotion Boards have united to urge the Prime Minister to "pause" new and increased boating fees that "could not have come at a worse time".
Land registry implementation to begin after Budget debate
IMPLEMENTATION of the land registry will begin after the conclusion of the Budget debate, Attorney General Ryan Pinder said yesterday.
'Safety risks' place GB surgeries into 'emergency mode'
An ex-health minister is warning The Bahamas could "pay a terrible price" for failing to fully finance National Health Insurance (NHI) with the sector's woes also extending to "critical surgeries" in Freeport.
Pintard to URCA: Ensure no 'illegal' cross-subsidy by BPL
The Opposition yesterday demanded that energy regulators ensure Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) is not covering operating costs from a fuel charge now set to be subsidised by Bahamian taxpayers.
Realtor: 'Got to be simpler way' on property sale VAT
A Bahamian realtor yesterday asserted "there's got to be a simpler" way for the Government to eliminate VAT evasion on property sales without "unfairly and inequitably" burdening the industry.
AG: Funds for Ombudsman and Commission from general fund
THE government's budget allocations for the Office of the Ombudsman and the Independent Commission of Investigations were defended yesterday by Attorney General Ryan Pinter - who said there are “adequate provisions” in the 2025-2026 budget.
Thompson: What's going on with power in Abaco?
AN ABACO councillor is calling for more transparency from BPL amid increased power woes.
BPL says summer power use pushing bills to higher rate
BPL has said that higher power usage in summer by households is a factor in the increased electricity bills homeowners are experiencing.
Minister 'on top of' NHI late provider payments
A Cabinet minister is hoping doctors and other National Health Insurance (NHI) providers receive outstanding payments "before the end of the week" as the scheme plans to discuss "additional efficiencies".
Opposition's URCA 'concern' as BPL's bills in huge spike
The Opposition is set to "voice our concerns" to energy regulators after the Government suddenly unveiled a fuel charge rebate to dampen outcry over BPL bills that in some cases doubled month-on-month.
Bimini resort, marina suffers 'dozen a day' cancellations
A Bimini resort and marina yesterday said it has already suffered 12 guest cancellations due to the fall-out from new and increased cruising permit and other fees set to take effect on July 1.
Consumer watchdog in counterfeit alcohol alert
The Consumer Protection Commission is on high alert for liquor stores selling counterfeit drinks that threaten to make Bahamians ill, its chairman said yesterday.
Watchdog recovers $116k for aggrieved consumers
The Bahamas' consumer watchdog has processed 139 complaints during 2025 to-date and recovered more than $116,000 from merchants for aggrieved purchasers, its chairman disclosed yesterday.
