Davis calls for unity as PLP ratifies second slate of candidates
THE Progressive Liberal Party last night ratified its second slate of candidates ahead of the next general election during an event at party headquarters, drawing a large and energetic crowd of supporters.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Is Bahamas First or Second? (Or is it time to ditch the concept altogether?)
LIKE any Bahamian, I bristle when someone calls The Bahamas “a Third World country.”
Governance reformer concern over Development Plan’s Bill
Governance reformers yesterday asserted it is “critical” that legislation giving the National Development Plan (NDP) legal effect minimises political interference to the greatest possible extent while voicing concerns about lack of civil society representation.
Realtors: 2026 ‘super promising’ amid tax residency, fee concern
Bahamian realtors believe 2026 is “super promising”, with one predicting a 25 percent increase in business volumes for his firm despite concerns over a potential increase in legal fees and the continued wait for tax residency certificates to launch.
‘Governing in the dark’ over food VAT removal
The Opposition’s finance spokesman yesterday sparked a full-blown House of Assembly row when accused the Davis administration of “governing in the dark” by failing to publicly disclose the data justifying the elimination of VAT on unprepared foods.
Gov’t plans $30m investment on 147-unit affordable homes
The Government is planning to invest $30m in developing a new 147-home affordable housing subdivision called Premier Estates 1 in New Providence’s Perpall Tract district, it has been revealed.
Bowe plans to protest Freetown nomination
The battle for the Progressive Liberal Party’s Free Town seat took a personal turn on Thursday as aspirant Ormanique Bowe announced plans to protest the ratification of incumbent MP Wayne Munroe.
Girl who saw dad killed finds comfort in senior officer’s visit
NEARLY a year after witnessing her father’s murder at just four years old, Quay’liah Arnett again found comfort in the arms of Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings — this time as she celebrated her fifth birthday.
‘How much will Bahamians save from VAT cut on food?’
FREE National Movement deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright yesterday challenged the Davis administration to clearly say how much Bahamians will actually save when its recent VAT cut takes effect, as opposition criticism over the measure intensified in the House of Assembly.
Davis to outline Grand Bahama’s future as Grand Lucayan uncertainty grows
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said the government will travel to Grand Bahama later this month, with Prime Minister Philip Davis expected to make a national announcement outlining the future direction of the island amid renewed uncertainty surrounding the Grand Lucayan resort.
Leroy Major hints at possible run as indpendent - ‘Nothing is off the table’
SOUTHERN Shores MP Leroy Major yesterday left open the possibility of running as an independent in the next general election, saying “nothing is off the table.”
Food assistance demand ‘doubles’ for GB residents
The Opposition’s finance spokesman yesterday said food assistance demands on the Red Cross’s Grand Bahama operation have more than doubled year-over-year.
BTC union makes offer to resolve terminations
The union representing Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) line staff yesterday said it has made an offer to resolve the dispute over five recently-terminated workers, three of whom are its members, and is waiting for the carrier to respond with a counter-offer.
PwC Bahamas chief warns: ‘Diversification a necessity’
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) top Bahamian executive says diversification is “an economic necessity” and the time to “act decisively is now” with global corporate confidence at a five-year low over 2026 revenue growth prospects.
PM defends Gov’t on travel spending
The Prime Minister yesterday defended his administration’s spending on travel as positioning The Bahamas on the world stage and permitting the country to influence key international initiatives, including climate change and financial reform.
Bahamas first-ever land registrar named
The Registrar General’s Department yesterday confirmed that Petrocelli Edwards has been appointed as The Bahamas’ first-ever registrar of lands with effect from January 19, 2026.
Union executive challenges BAIC over written warning
A trade union executive yesterday challenged whether the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) had breached the Industrial Relations Act over a final written warning she was issued over alleged confidentiality breaches.
DEIDRE BASTIAN: Signs of ‘favouritism’ affecting the workplace
Have you ever felt that some co-workers receive special treatment compared to others, and that this is often displayed in a manner that can easily be defined as favouritism?
