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Bahamians conflict on broker’s US client pull

Bahamian executives have given conflicting evidence over whether a local broker/ dealer used marketing deals with day trading schools to circumvent US laws against soliciting American clients.

Gov't 'on target' for 60-day contract unveiling by March

The Government's top procurement official yesterday predicted that it will be "on target" to disclose all contract awards within 60 days - as required by law - come March 2024.

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Former FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried jailed for 25 years

Crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced on Thursday to 25 years in prison for a massive fraud on hundreds of thousands of customers that unraveled with the collapse of FTX, once one of the world's most popular platforms for exchanging digital currency.

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‘Jazz’ impressed with talent level in Bahamian baseball

JASRADO “Jazz” Chisholm Jr, founder of the Jazz Chisholm Foundation Little League, made a special appearance this past weekend at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.

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Union gives BPL 30 days to address concerns

THE union representing electrical workers has given Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) a 30-day ultimatum to address their concerns related to hazardous pay, pension and medical benefits, among other issues.

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Veterans shine at bodybuilding nationals

VETERAN bodybuilders shined at the Bahamas Bodybuilding Wellness and Fitness Federation (BBWFF) National Championships this past weekend.

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First Regatta for junior sailors since 2018 set for Feb. 22

WITH sailing now declared the national sport of The Bahamas, the Ministry of Works and Family Island Affairs is ensuring that all entities, including the junior sailors, get the maximum support.

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Fines waiver huge relief following tax portal ‘hell’

BAHAMIAN businesses yesterday branded the Government’s pledge to waive fines for late payments and filings due to its tax portal’s woes as “a huge relief” after suffering “hell” trying to comply.

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FACE TO FACE: Born to be a storyteller

PATRICE Francis is known for writing, acting and producing some of the most compelling work on Bahamian culture. Her hands have touched events, shows, and documents that have brought The Bahamas’ rich history to life. We have enjoyed watching her on ZNS TV for years as the host of the popular Bahamian show Native Stew, highlighting some of the best in Bahamian talent, produced by A Derek Catalano.

Rudeness by agent for Bahamasair trip

Recently, several members of my family travelled to George Town, Exuma, to attend a 95th birthday celebration for a member of our family.

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FNM chief: Ensure GB still perceived as 'fertile ground'

The Opposition's leader yesterday called on the Government to urgently dispel any notion that PharmaChem Technologies' "devastating closure" was caused by local ease of doing business impediments.

BJ Murray Jr and Smokies a game from advancing to double-A title series

THIRD baseman BJ Murray Jr, one of the few Bahamians left in minor league baseball action, and the Tennessee Smokies are one game from advancing to the Double-A champion- ship series.

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Louby Georges calls on government to finalise DNA protocols for citizenship before year’s end

IMMIGRATION rights activist Louby Georges hopes the Davis administration will finalise the genetic testing protocol for people affected by a landmark court ruling before the end of the year, saying he has been bombarded with calls and visits from people affected by the verdict who still cannot get a passport.

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Minnis: Govt must be seen to implement the laws

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said on Friday that the government must lead by example in the fight against crime, saying the government can’t be “seen as a lawbreaker and at the same time expect others to do different.”

Revamped British Colonial to be ‘incredible property’

The revamped British Colonial resort will "be an incredible property" that no longer operates under a recognised flag or brand, it was disclosed yesterday.

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Minnis: The nation will know if I run

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis does not support his party’s decision to host a one-day convention in June, saying this does not give the Free National Movement enough time to showcase its talent and policies.

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Hotel union signs industrial agreement with Graycliff

THE Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union signed a five-year industrial agreement with Graycliff Hotel and Restaurant on Friday.

'Reticent' on oil explorer's carbon credits alternative

Environmental activists are urging the Government to "carefully scrutinise" any proposal by Challenger Energy Group to monetise its $150m investment in this nation via the creation of carbon credits.

Bahamas failing to fully exploiting trade deals

The Prime Minister says Bahamian businesses are failing to properly exploit trade agreements that would give them preferential export access and potentially lower the cost of imports.

If it's going to be it's up to me

It is a time of global turmoil. War in Gaza, war in Ukraine and global inflation for the past three years have been oppressive.