AG: Funds for Ombudsman and Commission from general fund
THE government's budget allocations for the Office of the Ombudsman and the Independent Commission of Investigations were defended yesterday by Attorney General Ryan Pinter - who said there are “adequate provisions” in the 2025-2026 budget.
Thompson: What's going on with power in Abaco?
AN ABACO councillor is calling for more transparency from BPL amid increased power woes.
BPL says summer power use pushing bills to higher rate
BPL has said that higher power usage in summer by households is a factor in the increased electricity bills homeowners are experiencing.
Minister 'on top of' NHI late provider payments
A Cabinet minister is hoping doctors and other National Health Insurance (NHI) providers receive outstanding payments "before the end of the week" as the scheme plans to discuss "additional efficiencies".
Opposition's URCA 'concern' as BPL's bills in huge spike
The Opposition is set to "voice our concerns" to energy regulators after the Government suddenly unveiled a fuel charge rebate to dampen outcry over BPL bills that in some cases doubled month-on-month.
Bimini resort, marina suffers 'dozen a day' cancellations
A Bimini resort and marina yesterday said it has already suffered 12 guest cancellations due to the fall-out from new and increased cruising permit and other fees set to take effect on July 1.
Consumer watchdog in counterfeit alcohol alert
The Consumer Protection Commission is on high alert for liquor stores selling counterfeit drinks that threaten to make Bahamians ill, its chairman said yesterday.
Watchdog recovers $116k for aggrieved consumers
The Bahamas' consumer watchdog has processed 139 complaints during 2025 to-date and recovered more than $116,000 from merchants for aggrieved purchasers, its chairman disclosed yesterday.
Minister: Forecast Budget surplus remains 'big deal'
A Cabinet minister yesterday pledged that the forecast Budget surplus of $75.5m for the upcoming 2025-2026 fiscal year will be used to pay down The Bahamas' $11.7bn national debt if achieved.
Trade Commission restructure 'ushers in new economic era'
The Bahamas Trade Commission is “ushering in a new economic era”, aided by a restructuring that has created 12 different committees, as it focuses on issues such as export policy and diversification.
Bahamas incurs $1bn trade deficit for 2025 first quarter
The Bahamas incurred a $1bn trade deficit for the first three months of 2025 despite exports more than doubling year-over-year, it was revealed yesterday.
Gov't eyes completion of tax residency certificate
The Government is targeting completion of the tax residency certificate product that will allow expatriate residents to prove to home jurisdictions they are domiciled in The Bahamas and compliant.
Gov't targeting predatory 'payday lender' crackdown
The Securities Commission is working with the Government to develop legislation that cracks down on “payday lenders” offering loans at predatory interest rates, a Cabinet minister disclosed yesterday.
Promotion Board chief urges: ‘Rescind boating fees botch’
The Bahamas Out Island Promotion Board’s president yesterday branded new and increased boater fees as “a botch” that needs to “be rescinded immediately” amid ongoing visitor “uproar”.
Ex-Gaming Board staff’s ‘excessive’ $1.9m damages award overturned
The near-$1.9m in total damages awarded to five former Gaming Board employees was yesterday overturned by the Court of Appeal which branded their payouts as “excessive sums”.
