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‘FORGIVE THE DEBT OF CLIMATE-HIT NATIONS’: PM wants nation to lead way in call for financial relief

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis wants multilateral organisations to forgive those debts of small countries that are related to climate change.

Bail granted in police assault case

A MAN accused of assaulting a police officer was granted bail in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

Trio on murder bid charge

THREE men were arraigned in Magistrate’s Court on Friday accused of attempting to murder a man.

Man faces court over attempt to deposit fake bills at bank

A MAN was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court on Friday for trying to deposit two fake $100 bills at a bank.

Govt discussing how to bring relief to gas operators and consumers

THE Davis administration is currently discussing how best it can bring relief to both gas operators and consumers in response to rising fuel prices sparked by the Russia-Ukraine war, according to Economic Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis on Friday.

Digital assets industry 'a major opportunity' for the Bahamas

PRESS Secretary Clint Watson said the government is working with key stakeholders to ensure that Bahamians can benefit from the digital assets industry.

'Not feasible' to remove VAT on breadbasket items

ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis maintained on Friday that removing value added tax on breadbasket items is not feasible at this time, noting the tax regime was a necessary initiative meant to reduce government borrowing and improve the nation’s overall “fiscal health.”

Former World leaders at crypto conference

At the FTX/Salt Cryptocurrency Conference at Baha Mar Convention Center on Thursday, on the second day featuring a financial panel presentation...

Marco Alert System 'Testing Phase' underway

The Royal Bahamas Police Force, in conjunction with its partners, officially began the “Testing Phase” of the Marco Alert System on Friday at 2pm.

First Pine Crest homes to be completed next month

THE first set of homes in the government’s affordable housing programme will be completed next month, according to Jobeth Coleby-Davis as she insisted the construction process aligned with the highest standards available.

‘Inflation is raising costs for helping the hungry’

A LOCAL feeding organisation says the current period of inflation as well as the reintroduction of value added tax on breadbasket items has increased its operational costs.

‘Progress being made’ in appointing first US ambassador since 2011

US Senator Christopher Dodd said he’s been told that officials are making progress to find a new US ambassador to The Bahamas, more than ten years after the last American ambassador stepped down.

Summit to discuss COVID and climate change

REGIONAL leaders are expected to discuss COVID-19’s impact, the effects of climate change as well as disaster preparedness at the ninth Summit of the Americas scheduled to be held in Los Angeles this summer.

Ingraham tours GB for book launch

FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham presented his new book to Grand Bahama school principals at the Sir Charles Hayward Library yesterday.

Murder in Grand Bahama takes year’s tally to 48

A MAN believed to be in his early 40s was shot and killed at his home in Grand Bahama early yesterday morning, pushing the country’s murder count to 48 so far for the year, according to this newspaper’s records.

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