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STATESIDE: No Labels independent party could play role of spoiler to democratic presidential bid in 2024
A new political movement has ambitions for next year that scare Democrats right down to their shoes. It’s called No Labels, and its leaders aspire to offer a third-party candidate for president in 2024. Dems feel this will hand an election to Trump that he couldn’t otherwise win. History shows they might be correct.
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FRONT PORCH: The life and times of an extraordinary patriot
We last spoke on May 11, the 95th birthday of George’s beloved friend, Arthur. This journal’s managing editor asked who the paper might contact to pay tribute to Sir Arthur Foulkes, five years shy of becoming a centenarian.
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EDITORIAL: What the Budget did not say
WHEN taking the time to sit down and examine yesterday’s Budget communication by Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis, it is as important to look at what was not said as much as what was.
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Deficit's 75% cut hinges on $400m revenue surge
The Ministry of Finance's top official yesterday asserted he is "very confident" the Government will increase revenues by $400m year-over-year, and slash its fiscal deficit by 75 percent, in the absence of new and/or increased taxes.
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Gov't near-tripling cruise departure tax to $145m
The Government is aiming to near-triple revenues earned from departing cruise passengers to $145m in the 2023-2024 Budget via a series of new and increased fees, it was revealed yesterday.
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'Throwing darts': PM pledges 'decisive action' on Freeport
The Prime Minister's decision to put the Grand Bahama Port Authority's (GBPA) owners on notice that he plans to take "decisive action" to halt Freeport's two-decade decline yesterday provoked mixed reactions from residents and politicians.
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Bahamas is exploring 'debt for nature' swap
The Government is exploring a "debt-for-nature swap" with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) that could result in at portion of its $11.2bn national debt being forgiven, the Prime Minister said yesterday.
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VAT filing cut for $5m companies
The Ministry of Finance's top official yesterday voiced optimism it will "not be a big problem" for Bahamian companies with annual turnovers exceeding $5m to file and pay their VAT returns within 14 days.
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PM says $22m allocated to invest in and expand renewable energy in Bahamas
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis outlined his administration’s efforts to expand the use of renewable energy.
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PM reveals 2023 budget with no new taxes, pledges to improve collections
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the government is arresting the national debt and reducing the deficit, unveiling a budget yesterday that aims to improve the country’s fiscal performance through better tax collection rather than introducing new taxes.
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Bahamians ‘on notice’ over credit delinquency
A Central Bank official has placed Bahamians "on notice" that they will no longer be able to "conceal" existing loan facilities or debt delinquencies when applying to lenders for new credit.
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New healthcare facilities announced by the PM
Prime Minister Philip Davis announced yesterday new healthcare facilities for New Providence and Grand Bahama.
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More funds for BAMSI and farmers markets
Prime Minister Philip Davis announced the government will maintain capital expenditure in agriculture.
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Pintard differs with PM on GBPA
The Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition share very different views on the future of the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) and how its engagement with the community on Grand Bahama should continue.
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Pintard criticises ease of doing business
The Leader of the Opposition said the government has not improved the ease of doing business and said it is “quite the opposite".
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BAAA Age Group Trials, Kids Athletics Championships combine starts today
The Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) is set to host the combined Age Group Trials and Kids Athletics Championships starting today at 5pm. The three-day meet will run from Thursday to Saturday at the original Thomas A Robinson stadium.
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Centreville Primary ‘plays tennis’ for fourth week
CENTREVILLE Primary School students have made great strides since partaking in The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s (BLTA) Play Tennis programme for the spring session.
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Bahamas Karate Championships get underway on Saturday
THE Bassai Bahamas Karate-Do will host the second edition of the open karate tourney this weekend at the Kendal G L Isaacs Gymnasium.
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Anouk Formige, of Mariposa Stables, receives the D’Aguilar Trophy for the Overall High Point Rider …
