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AG hopes lower courts follow court of appeal on denying bail
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said the Court of Appeal has established the framework for denying bail to some people accused of serious crimes, and he hopes the lower courts begin to follow suit.
Bahamas to field its best team ever: FIBA Pre-Olympic qualifier August 14-20
With National Basketball Association’s DeAndre Ayton and Eric Gordon all committed to joining Chavano “Buddy” Hield and Kai Jones, the Bahamas is expected to field its best team for the Pre-Olympic Qualifier in Santiago de Estero, Argentina.
Burnside: We want to take reloaded to another level
THE Reloaded baseball team came up short at their first international tournament this past weekend in Sanford, Florida. The 30-member team competed in the 9-and under (9U) and 10-and under (10U) divisions at the Perfect Game Florida Summer Select Championship (Open).
Ladies 5th, Men 4th at Senior Caribbean Volleyball Championships
IT was not the final outcome expected over the weekend as the men’s national volleyball team fell short of the bronze medal, while the women’s team ended up fifth at the Senior Caribbean Volleyball Championships at the Anthony Nesty Sports Hall in Paramaribo, Suriname.
Bahamas’ mixed relay team breaks national record for the second straight time
THE Bahamas’ four-member team of Lamar Taylor, Davanta Carey, Rhanishka Gibbs and Zaylie-Elizabeth Thompson closed out competition at the FINA World Aquatics Championships in the mixed 4 x 100 metre relay with a 27th place overall in Fukuoka, Japan.
Billie Jean King Cup: Team Bahamas relegated to Group III
AFTER competing against the Pool B teams at the Billie Jean King Cup (BJKC) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Team Bahamas was relegated to the Americas Group lll.
Gov’t set to make VAT-free initiative ‘more meaningful’
The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday revealed the Government is seeking to “tweak” this year’s Back to School ‘VAT-free holiday’ to provide merchants and consumers with “more meaningful benefits”.
Governance reformers call for more transparency focus
Governance reformers yesterday urged the Government to improve The Bahamas’ anti-corruption standing by prioritising and speeding-up reforms to promote transparency after it was accused of “stalling” on several measures.
Central Bank: ‘Stay alert’ on credit card fraud rise
The Central Bank is urging Bahamians “to stay alert” due to an increase in credit card fraud incidents.
Demolition of derelict buildings downtown to resume
THE DEMOLITION of derelict buildings downtown will soon resume, Senator Randy Rolle announced in the Senate on Friday.
Clubs & Societies July 28th, 2023
The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts 38th Conference is being held in Cyprus from July 23 to 31.
BPL tariff study could lead to increase in base rate
AN upcoming tariff study at Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) may result in a base rate increase for consumers, though BPL’s chief executive officer Shevonn Cambridge said this does not guarantee higher customer bills.
Baha Mar blames BPL for $8.5m hit to profits
Baha Mar yesterday warned that soaring energy bills will “have a significant impact on our profitability” for 2023 by adding an extra $8.5m to its full-year operating costs.
Tax dodgers ‘dominate’ foreign yacht charters
The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday hit back over concerns about VAT’s imposition on foreign yacht charters by arguing the sector was “dominated” by a few large tax-dodging companies that need “to pay their fair share”.
Fears ‘non-peak’ airlift undermined spark clash
The Ministry of Finance’s top official and a senior airline executive yesterday clashed over fears that Customs overtime fees will undermine The Bahamas’ ambitions to attract airlift “outside of peak hours”.
Top finance official says: Tourism can pay more
The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday argued the tourism industry can pay “a little bit more in taxes without hampering its viability as vacation rentals came under the microscope once again at a sector gathering.
SBF charges dropped on Bahamas objection
US prosecutors will drop charges of illegal election campaign contributions against embattled FTX co-founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, after The Bahamas objected to their inclusion in his indictment following extradition.
CARIFTA triathlon team named
THE Bahamas Triathlon Association is getting ready for the hosting of the CARIFTA Triathlon next month.
I-Elite ready to take Reloaded Baseball to another level
THE International Elite Sports Academy has collaborated with the Reloaded Baseball programme since February which has translated to them competing in their first international baseball tournament.
Jonquel Jones named Eastern Conference Player of the Week
New York Liberty on four-game win streak
BAHAMIAN Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) player Jonquel Jones was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week while the New York Liberty enjoys a four-game win streak.
