US VP visiting Bahamas to meet leaders from region
US Vice President Kamala Harris will be the highest ranking US government official to visit The Bahamas since 1973 when she arrives on June 8 to meet Caribbean leaders.
Acting COP: Prosecution of police officers in major trial up to DPP
ACTING Commissioner of Police Leamond Deleveaux yesterday declined to react to the Coroner’s Court ruling that Azario Major’s police-involved killing was a homicide by manslaughter, stressing that the matter will be addressed by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Halkitis: Not considering fuel retailers margin fix
ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis confirmed yesterday that the Davis administration is not considering adjusting price margins in favour of petroleum retailers despite some refusing to sell diesel amid complaints about high operating costs.
Search for American teen who went overboard from vessel
Police are searching for an American teen who reportedly jumped from a pleasure vessel around 9.40pm on Wednesday.
Man on bail charged with death of 10-year-old, fined for failing to charge ankle bracelet
A man on bail for his alleged involvement in the death of ten-year-old Lorencia Walkes was fined $3,500 yesterday for failing to charge his court-ordered electronic monitoring device (EMD).
Foundation to support Public Hospitals Authority created in USA and Bahamas
A Public Hospitals Authority foundation has been established in The Bahamas, and also in the United States.
How a Bahamian company can help airlines go green
The Bahamas Aviation, Climate & Severe Wx Network Ltd (BACSWN) is in position to help airlines to gain carbon credits with its new technology.
Campbell decries banks’ poor ATM service especially for Family Islanders
LEGAL Affairs State Minister Jomo Campbell said many banks are offering “shamefully inadequate” services in the country, especially in the Family Islands.
Plans for building code overhaul to be revealed by September
PLANS to overhaul the country’s building code should be revealed by early September, according to Luther Smith, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Works and Utilities.
New Consumer Protection Bill tabled will protect and empower consumers, PM says
A NEW Consumer Protection Bill will empower consumers, protect people from exploitation and help promote a culture of accountability, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday.
Diesel on hold waiting for govt response
THE government has not contacted petroleum retailers since many stopped selling diesel, Bahamas Petroleum Retailers Association president Raymond Jones said yesterday.
Pit bull part of attack on woman not found
A pit bull that mauled a woman in Grand Bahama months ago still has not been found by local Animal Control authorities.
GBPA signs $600k road contracts with three Grand Bahama companies
THE Grand Bahama Port Authority has signed about $600,000 in contracts with three local companies for road works in Freeport.
PM highlights incentives for corporate tax
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis highlighted incentives for The Bahamas to introduce a corporate income tax yesterday, noting that multinational companies could face a “top-up tax” in their base country if The Bahamas does not conform with the global minimum tax push.
