Latest stories

BTVI says NAECOB responsible for rejected degrees and institutions

THE Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute’s board of directors yesterday accused the Union of Tertiary Educators of The Bahamas of spreading “inaccuracies and misinformation” amid a dispute over the recognition of faculty qualifications.

Tease photo

Super Value facing $400k monthly VAT ‘exempt’ hit

Super Value is bracing for an up to $400,000 per month hit due to the Government’s decision to treat the elimination of VAT on uncooked foods as ‘exempt’ rather than ‘zero rated’.

Tease photo

Govt to introduce $5,000 fine for unregistered pre-schools

PEOPLE operating pre-schools or day-care centres without proper registration could face a $5,000 fine under new rules proposed by the Davis administration yesterday to modernise the sector’s regulation.

Woman carjacked at gunpoint amid spike in armed robberies

A WOMAN was robbed at gunpoint Tuesday night and her vehicle stolen in the latest armed robbery reported by police.

Tease photo

Pinder: Only Bahamians should sell real estate

ONLY Bahamian passport holders should be allowed to sell real estate in The Bahamas, Central and South Abaco MP John Pinder said this week, calling for an immediate change in the law to bar foreigners and work permit holders from the industry.

‘Significant citizen’: New road honours educator’s legacy

Real estate firm HG Christie joined family, stakeholders and community partners for the official naming of Senorita Strachan Close in the Love Estates community — a moment that celebrated both legacy and new pathways for residential opportunity in The Bahamas.

Tease photo

Anti-gang probes hit ‘critical point' as witness rules begin

POLICE investigations under The Bahamas’ anti-gang law have reached a “critical point,” National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday, as new rules allowing witness anonymity are expected to take effect.

Tease photo

Davis and Pintard trade jabs over ‘real jobs’ in arts debate

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis and Opposition Leader Michael Pintard reopened their dispute over what counts as a “real job” yesterday, this time during debate on legislation aimed at expanding the creative economy.

$9,500 bail granted for man accused of vehicular manslaughter

A MAN accused of causing the death of a 33-year-old motorcyclist on Wulff Road last month was granted bail yesterday.