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HUBERT MINNIS: Remove all taxes on food

Prime Minister Philip Davis gave a New Year’s address on January 8.

UPDATED: Prime Minister calls threatened strike 'unlawful'

The government has called for continued negotiation amid reports of a possible imminent national strike.

Halkitis: Govt to lose $30M annually due to VAT reduction

Economic Affairs Minister Mr Michael Halkitis revealed that the government will forgo an estimated $30 million in revenue due to a reduction in the value-added tax (VAT) rate on all food sold in food stores from ten percent to five percent.

Two men charged with abetment to murder in Potter's Cay Dock double homicide

TWO men were remanded to prison on Thursday after they were accused of aiding and abetting in the double homicide at Potter’s Cay Dock in December.

Probation and $8k fine for man who set car and tools on fire

A 22-year-old man was placed on two years probation after he admitted to setting fire to a man’s car and tools earlier this month on Bamboo Cay.

New RBPF leadership announced

THE Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) unveiled six new leadership appointments under its new Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles.

Pintard: VAT reduction on food 'falls short'

FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard said the reduction in the Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate on food falls short of the significant relief Bahamians were expecting.

Search for next UB president narrowed to three finalists

THE University of The Bahamas said the search for its next president has been narrowed to three finalists after an extensive recruitment search.

Knowles says ‘much more work to be done’ in voice note probe

POLICE Commissioner Shanta Knowles suggested yesterday that the investigation into a high-profile controversy linked to voice notes is incomplete, even though it led to charges against three men on Tuesday.

Bar president criticises govt over delays in full FOIA implementation

BAR Association President Khalil Parker lambasted the government’s delay in fully implementing the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), calling it an “unreasonable” and “unconstitutional” interference with the public’s right to transparency.

5% VAT cut on all food items

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has announced that the value-added tax rate on all food sold in food stores would be reduced from ten percent to five percent.

Abaco storm shelter misses finish deadline

SIX months after officials from the Disaster Risk Management Authority said Abaco’s long-awaited hurricane shelter would be completed by the end of last year, residents say the facility remains unfinished.

Call to extend maternity leave to up to 20 weeks

THE Bahamas National Breastfeeding Association (BNBA) wants maternity leave to be extended, emphasising the need to support breastfeeding, improve maternal health, and align with international labour standards.

ACCUSED: Ex-CID head, lawyer and officer charged in voice note probe

FORMER Chief Superintendent of Police Michael Johnson, a prominent lawyer and a police sergeant were granted bail yesterday after being charged in connection with a bribery scandal.

Engine challenges force Abaco blackout

Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) today confirmed a widespread power outage in Abaco as it grapples with engine challenges at the Wilson City Power Station.

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