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.
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.
Protection Against Violence Bill tabled
SOCIAL Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe tabled the Protection Against Violence Bill yesterday, the long-awaited legislation purporting to establish mechanisms to protect victims and help them get justice.
Pintard says Davis administration must act urgently to resolve retailers’ concerns
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said the Davis administration must act now to resolve gas retailers’ concerns, warning their inaction could cause a domino effect that will affect the broader economy.
Pintard slams PLP on tax - but govt says FNM signed up to it
THE Office of the Prime Minister and Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard traded volleys yesterday after the government released its green paper on corporate income tax options.
Teen’s charge changed to murder after one of shooting victims dies
AN 18-year-old’s attempted murder charge was upgraded to murder yesterday after one of his alleged victims died.
‘Unacceptable’ says Cartwright as Acklins residents without power for four days
AFTER nearly a week without electricity, residents of Acklins had their power restored yesterday afternoon.
Amendment addresses share of proceeds of treasure found in The Bahamas
THE House of Assembly passed bills yesterday that would evenly split proceeds from the discovery of artefacts between the government and licencees and adjust licence fees for treasure hunters.
Campbell concerned port opening bad for Bay Street
CENTREVILLE MP Jomo Campbell said he is concerned tourist attractions downtown will lose visitors and suffer a slow death after the Nassau Cruise Port opens.
FNM Leader expects DNA’s Komolafe to join party
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said Arinthia Komolafe is expected to join the FNM.
MINISTER: KILL OR CASTRATE RAPISTS – MP Miller said he was ‘furious’ when hearing about abducted woman
A CABINET minister said people convicted of rape should be castrated or executed.
Committee putting together a ‘comprehensive plan’ to deal with shanty towns, says Sears
WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears said the government’s plan to remove shanty town communities would be costly and that a comprehensive plan to demolish structures would be unveiled soon.
PM leans towards paternity testing for citizenship proof
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis suggested his administration is leaning toward requiring genetic test results as proof of paternity for people expecting Bahamian citizenship after the Privy Council affirmed that children born to Bahamian men are citizens regardless of their mother’s nationality.
Mitchell says PLP and FNM need to be disciplined in response to coronation attendance questions
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said the Progressive Liberal Party and Free National Movement should show message discipline over matters like the cost and significance of the trip government officials took to the United Kingdom for the coronation of King Charles III.
Dames says FNM did not award prison contract
FORMER National Security Minister Marvin Dames said the Minnis administration did not award a contract to Walker’s Industries for multi-million work on Bahamas Department of Corrections facilities.
