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Food retailers fear 12% VAT cost rises
Bahamian food retailers fear the Government’s Value-Added Tax (VAT) legislation will have a “profound impact” and result in job losses, increasing their cost base by up to 12 per cent.
City Markets staff allege 'conspiracy'
TEN Grand Bahama-based City Markets employees are alleging that the company and its principals deliberately altered their employment terms to "coerce and compel" them to leave voluntarily, thereby relieving the supermarket chain of the need to pay them severance and pension benefits.
Bishop Laish Boyd concerned about election victory margins, turnout
BISHOP Laish Boyd has voiced concern regarding margins of victory and a lower-than-normal voter turnout in the September general election, saying such margins may encourage a government to be less than fair and less than evenhanded.
Bahamas needs extra 200 air traffic controllers
AN extra 150-200 air traffic controllers are needed to provide proper air traffic service throughout The Bahamas, their union head yesterday expressing concern over whether there would be sufficient manpower to deal with the increased flights generated by Baha Mar.
Marinas: 'Comeback' swift despite 70% market loss
The Marina Association of The Bahamas (MAB) president yesterday voiced optimism the sector will see a swifter "comeback" than other tourism segments despite missing 70 percent of its market.
Port chief eyeing Abaco power cable connection
The Grand Bahama Port Authority’s (GBPA) president yesterday suggested running an electricity cable between his island and Abaco as a way to “stabilise” electricity costs and bring rates down.
Bahamas among most exposed to Ukraine war
The Bahamas must brace for multiple economic “uncertainties” over the next 12-18 months, a governance reformer warned yesterday, after it was named among the eight Western Hemisphere states most vulnerable to the Ukraine war.
Symonette and Speaker clash
HOUSE Speaker Halson Moultrie’s advocacy for greater parliamentary independence sparked a tense exchange in the House of Assembly yesterday involving St Anne’s MP Brent Symonette, who suggested Speaker Moultrie impinged on his independence by directing him to support his agenda.
WORLD VIEW: Rethink full membership of CARICOM to make it effective
Almost 80 years ago, Jamaica’s Norman Manley asked a question that has been echoing throughout the 12 independent English-Speaking Caribbean countries that form the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
Bahamians being kept in dark about government’s NHI plans
IN his budget address in the House of Assembly on May 27 this year, Prime Minister Christie announced that his government planned to introduce its National Health Insurance plan on January 1, 2016.
Two men face murder charges
TWO 35-year-old men were charged in the Magistrate’s Court with murdering another man last week. Marcello McKenzie and Jamaal Armbrister appeared before Magistrate Derence Rolle-Davis yesterday charged with the death of Godfrey Sawyer on June 28. Ac
ONE ELEUTHERA: Meatless Mondays – reducing meat in your meal can impact climate change
I DON’T know about you, but it sure feels extra hot to me these days! As a farmer, I pay particular attention to the weather here in The Bahamas. While it does feel particularly hot here this summer, the statistics are now in and show that this is not just a local phenomenon.
Liquidator readies control plan for Alliance accounts
Liquidators for an alleged $340 million Ponzi scheme are planning to apply to the Supreme Court for permission to gain control over six accounts they have been denied access to by a BISX-listed firm’s broker/dealer affiliate.
Bahamians land minor league assignments
MORE Bahamian minor league prospects received their minor league assignments to begin the 2022 season this week.
Religious happenings around town
Friday • St Barnabas’ 2020 Annual General Meeting
Romad Dean commits to Fordham
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama — Romad Dean returned home to officially end his recruitment and announce his collegiate decision.
Four more COVID-19 deaths confirmed
FOUR new COVID-19 deaths have been confirmed bringing the country’s fatality count to 735, according to the Ministry of Health Friday.
Union busting claim in GB
FREEPORT – The Commonwealth Electrical Workers Union is accusing the Grand Bahama Power Company of union busting and not engaging in good labour relations.
Drainage for Pinewood Gardens would cost $13m
A NEW drainage system at Pinewood Gardens to combat severe flooding in the area could cost the government up to $13 million, according to constituency MP Khaalis Rolle.
Deandre Ayton and ‘Team Harden’ rout ‘Team Canada’ 123-96 in Adidas Nations
ADD another off-season accolade to the résumé of DeAndre Ayton, playing on the circuit of another shoe and athletic apparel giant.
