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‘STREETS NEVER FORGAVE’ VICTIM: Latest man killed had turned to a Christian lifestyle

A MAN on bail for murder was killed yesterday despite reportedly recently embracing a Christian lifestyle.

GSSSA sudden death playoffs heat up

THE Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) basketball sudden death playoffs are heating up at the Kendal GL Isaacs Gymnasium with action set to continue on the court on Thursday.

Gaming Board building on West Bay St demolished

Tourism Minister Chester Cooper said the government felt the Gaming Board building on West Bay Street should no longer sit there in a derelict manner as demolition began yesterday.

EDITORIAL: Questions over violence interrupters

THE Minister of National Security must think we are fools.

The Bahamas’ pre-clearance agreement with the US renewed

NINETY-three per cent of Bahamians processed through the preclearance section of the Lynden Pindling International Airport last year travelled on a police certificate, according to the US Embassy of Nassau, which said 240,000 Bahamians were processed.

IMF: Those with means pay more for health and water

THE Government can slash “unproductive spending” by $116.5m and, in so doing, boost key public services if Bahamians with means pay more for water and access to public healthcare.

Opening Bahamian bank accounts ‘totally insane’

A PROMINENT accountant yesterday blasted “it’s crazy, absolutely insane” that Bahamian businesses face an average wait of more than two months to open a bank account compared to “20 minutes” in the US.

Minister set to intervene on hotel industrial deal

THE minister of labour will today meet with hotel union executives to discuss the latest counter-proposal from resort employees in a bid to break the stalemate over industrial agreement talks.

Energy, labour ‘bottlenecks’ must go for GDP break-out

THE BAHAMAS must overcome labour and energy “bottlenecks” to break out of the lower 1.5-1.8 percent economic growth rates it is forecast to enjoy from 2025 onwards, the IMF is warning.

Private cruise islands set for VAT reform hit

The Government is planning tax reforms that will hit the cruise lines’ Bahamian private islands and end their nine-year VAT-free status, it was confirmed yesterday.

Coroner: ‘Unacceptable’ to fail to disclose toxicology report

THE failure of a senior police forensics officer to disclose a toxicology report on three men police killed in Blair Estates in 2019 was deemed “unacceptable” by the coroner yesterday as the inquest into the matter continued.

‘MY FAMILY MUST SLEEP LIKE A DOG’: Haitian father of three speaks out after latest shanty demolitions

A HAITIAN father of three said his family must sleep “like a dog” in his truck after bulldozers destroyed his home of more than 20 years in a New Providence shanty town yesterday.

Cougars beat Saints 71-61 to win Game 1

THE Charles W Saunders Cougars, the defending senior boys’ champions, withstood every onslaught from the Kingsway Academy Saints and held on for a hard-fought 71-61 victory.

Customs officer testifies that police asked for details of imported shipments

A SENIOR customs officer testified yesterday that senior officers requested he provide details about imported shipments for Adrian Gibson and Baha Maintenance and Elite Maintenance.

INSIGHT: It’s time govt shows they are truly serious

IT is hard to get away from the topic of crime with the way this year has started.

More than ten years later, mother of slain son works to curb crime

THE mother of Shaquille Demeritte, a 19-year-old killed in the 2013 Fox Hill mass shooting, said through the strength of God her son’s tragic death has encouraged her to be active in the fight against crime and to help other mothers who are grieving.

King Charles III has cancer and is receiving treatment, Buckingham Palace says

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun treatment, Buckingham Palace said Monday. Less than 18 months into his reign he will suspend public duties but will continue with state business, and won't be handing over his constitutional roles as head of state.

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