RTD amendment takes aim at illegal self drive services
THE government will amend the Road Traffic Act to prevent people from renting their vehicles without obtaining a self-drive public service licence.
Govt to increase annual boat registration fees while eliminating duty and VAT on new vessels
THE government is increasing annual boat registration fees while eliminating duty and value-added tax on vessel purchases.
Court upholds $10k fine ruling in reckless driving death appeal
THE Court of Appeal upheld a man’s $10k fine for causing his uncle’s death in a reckless driving incident in 2020.
Tourist bitten by shark while on snorkeling tour in Freeport
An American woman was attacked by a shark in waters south of Taino Beach, Grand Bahama, on Wednesday.
New funding for region announced as Vice President arrives
AS United States Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in The Bahamas today, a wave of funding has been announced for the region, with more than $100m in new assistance.
PM defends frequent travel as conducting ‘strategic international relations’
PRIME Minister Philip ‘Brave” Davis defended his frequent travels yesterday, tying US Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to his engagement with global leaders.
Mitchell: Members of Public Service Commission should be full-time to address public servants backlog
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said members of the Public Service Commission should be employed full-time to address the backlog of public servants waiting to be confirmed.
GB businesses call on govt and GBPA to stimulate Freeport’s economy
Freeport business licensees want the government to work closely with the Grand Bahama Port Authority to collectively find ways to stimulate the Grand Bahama’s economy.
Thompson accuses Davis of subverting democratic process
FORMER State Finance Minister Kwasi Thompson accused the Davis administration of trying to subvert democratic processes by introducing taxes without following established parliamentary procedures.
Govt already supporting Grand Bahama, says Mitchell
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said the government is already sustaining Grand Bahama, pushing back against critics who fear the government would take over the Grand Bahama Port Authority.
PM: Despite efforts, crime rates not reduced
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis admitted his administration’s efforts to tackle social ills have not significantly reduced crime rates.
GIBSON SAYS DON’T WAIT TO RAISE NIB RATES: Former Labour Minister says 2024 economy may be no better
SHANE GIBSON, a former labour minister responsible for the National Insurance Board, believes the Davis administration should raise NIB contribution rates now rather than wait until 2024, warning next year might be no better for a rate hike than the current economic environment.
Murder held accused of homicide while on bail for murder
A MAN was jailed after allegedly killing someone on bail for murder last month –– the same man he allegedly attempted to kill earlier this year.
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- Prime Minister Philip Davis predicts his party's return to government in the 2026 general election
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- Video of fire at Bimini BPL
