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Central Bank mortgage ease may not have instant impact

A realtor yesterday hailed the Central Bank's bid to help more persons "accomplish the Bahamian dream" although he warned the impact may not be felt instantly.

Bahamas 'fumbling ball' on doing business ease

An Opposition MP yesterday blasted that the Bahamas continues to "fumble the ball" on the ease of doing business after spending a frustrating day unable to access the Department of Inland Revenue's portal.

‘Absolutely horrible’ boat registration hikes kick-in

Fishermen and tour operators yesterday hit out at the “absolutely horrible” ten-fold and greater increase in boat registration and renewal fees that Bahamian businesses must pay with the New Year’s arrival.

Ex-environment chief 'grasping at straws'

The Bahamas' former top environmental regulator was "grasping at straws" with his last-ditch bid to prevent the $4.85m seizure of his Shirley Street gas station by the Bank of The Bahamas' bail-out vehicle.

Police say Jamaican woman’s assault at detention centre claim still under investigation

CHIEF Superintendent Michael Johnson said police are still investigating a Jamaican woman’s claim that she was sexually assaulted and abused at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre in November and may need to speak to people outside the country before completing their probe.

Bahamian music artist Canaan For Yah signs a deal with Epidemic Records

CANAAN Cunningham worked multiple jobs to make ends meet when he moved to Miami, doing sound engineering for artists, songwriting, and part-time work at TJ Maxx.

Sherrexia “Rexy” Rolle takes the helm of Western Air as new CEO

SHERREXIA “Rexy” Rolle is succeeding her father as the new CEO and president of Western Air, the family-owned airline.

AG: Sam Bankman-Fried prosecutors ‘rather misleading’ over second trial

The Attorney General yesterday branded the US explanation for not proceeding with Sam Bankman-Fried’s second trial as “rather misleading” since prosecutors knew the FTX chief’s Bahamas action is still live.

Tribunal: It was fair to fire man after fight at work

THE Industrial Tribunal dismissed the claims of a man who said Aquapure wrongfully and unfairly dismissed him after he fought someone on the company’s Bernard Road property in 2022.

Platinum Knights win GB Junkanoo Parade

PLATINUM Knights unofficially won the 2024 New Year’s Day Junkanoo Parade in Grand Bahama, beating rival Superstar Rockers by more than 300 points.

Freedom of Information ‘not top priority of govt’

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said implementing the Freedom of Information Act is not one of his top priorities, though he is committed to fulfilling the long-promised pledge to fully enact the system this term.

VICTIM GUNNED DOWN AT HOME: PM says we need to do more to cut the number of killings

DEBORAH Lockhart said when she last saw her nephew, the country’s latest murder victim, he was heading to church on New Year’s Eve.

Taylor named senior male athlete of 2023

It was the Grand Bahamian trio of Lamar Taylor, Donald Thomas and Terrence Jones who turned in some of the most outstanding performances to highlight the 2023 sporting scene for Bahamian men.

Minister Bowleg looking forward to the new year

AS the new year unfolds, Minister Mario Bowleg has some bright ideas for the further development of his tripart Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture in the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.

Former basketballer Stevandrae Wells certified as international referee

AFTER retiring from the game as a player, Stevandrae Wells never envisioned herself making the transition to a referee. Since running the floor from 2019, she has now moved up the ranks as one of three Bahamians who have earned their international referee certification.

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it

Not even 24 hours into 2024 and all hope to improve the ease of doing business in the country has been shot.

2024 is the year of anticipation

Those of us who are reading this submission are blessed and highly favoured. We made it into a brand New Year. Had it not been for The Lord, many of us would not be here right now. Many of our fellow Bahamians have; by natural death; debilitating illness; suicide or a violent demise gone across the Jordan. Those of us who yet remain, have much to be thankful for and I daresay that we have great anticipations.

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