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China aims for extra investment
THE Chinese Embassy yesterday announced the country hoped to form better linkages and create new investments in The Bahamas following China’s 20th National Congress of China’s Communist Party.
‘Phoenix from the ashes’: Grand Bahama's $250m resort spark
A $250m investment that will bring one of the world’s top luxury resort brands to Grand Bahama was yesterday hailed as “the catalyst” that will drive the island’s “phoenix from the ashes” rebirth.
DONE DEAL: Amicable outcome to meeting between government and Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association with ‘win-win’ agreement
THE government and Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association have come to a “win-win” agreement that not only expanded the category of medications to the price control list, but set uniformed margins of 20 percent and 40 percent markups for retail and wholesale operators respectively.
‘A healthy Jazz is a really good year for the Marlins’
New Miami Marlins manager, Skip Schumaker, said he has already met with Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr and both are excited about the future plans for the All- Star second baseman.
BFA empowers women to become soccer coaches
WITH a mandate to increase awareness and interest in the sport of football throughout the country, the Bahamas Football Association is doubling its efforts to train women to become coaches.
Mackey Jr and Levarity get double doubles in win
BOTH Bahamian players posted double doubles to bring an end to Lyon’s two game skid in France’s Nationale Masculine 1 League.
UB Mingoes lose to The Strikers in straight sets
THE University of The Bahamas Mingoes women’s volleyball team got close again but just could not close it out in New Providence Volleyball Association action at The Anatol Rodgers Gymnasium on Wednesday night.
Cinema complex warns of timing of minimum wage
FUSION Superplex’s chief executive officer said the timing of the minimum wage increase is “of great concern,” adding he hopes the government can offer businesses tax incentives to assist with the impact of this latest financial blow.
Row in House over wage rise
THE House of Assembly became heated at times yesterday when government MPs and members of the opposition engaged in a back-and-forth while debating a resolution to increase the national minimum wage.
Sears reveals road projects including pothole ‘blitz’
WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears announced yesterday two major road improvement developments, including a three-week “blitz” to repair potholes in New Providence.
Darville: Pharmacies were consulted
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville insisted yesterday that the government consulted with pharmacies before implementing changes to its price control regime, calling assertions from the opposition that the government did not do so “untrue.”
‘Corporal punishment is not abuse’ says bishop
BAHAMAS Christian Council president Bishop Delton Fernander says that he does not view corporal punishment as abuse.
Progress in pharmacy price controls dispute
Bahamian pharmacies and the Government were last night said to have made progress in resolving their price control dispute as one operator rejected the Prime Minister’s assertion that savings are not being passed on to consumers.
Gov’t slashes Q1 deficit by $116m
The Government’s fiscal deficit for the 2022-2023 first quarter was slashed by $116m year-over-year, it was revealed yesterday, with its revenues running 4-5 percent ahead of projections.
Extend tax breaks on Dorian ‘apocalypse’
A former Cabinet minister yesterday read out pleas from his Grand Bahama constituents for the Government to extend the Hurricane Dorian tax breaks beyond December 1 as parts of the island still resemble “a scene from the apocalypse”.
‘Immediate audit’ urged on LPIA advertising deal
An “immediate independent audit” into the award of Lynden Pindling International Airport’s (LPIA) multi-million dollar advertising contract is being urged amid allegations it did not follow the bid criteria and National Investment Policy.
Prosecutor and FNM chair respond to Munroe criticism
PUBLIC prosecutions director Garvin Gaskin said he and his team will continue to “press for the due advancement of the criminal justice system” in the wake of criticisms about his performance from National Security Minister Wayne Munroe.
PM: PHARMACISTS MUST OBEY RULES – Davis warns sector over price controls even as meeting held
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis said yesterday the government expects the pharmaceutical sector to fully comply with the new price control regulations in the coming days despite receiving pushback from the sector.
We live in a crazy world
I used to play cowboys and Indians as a child, and dressed up as a highlander, corporal in the Canadian Forces (went to Army Surplus Store), a Sufi in dress, and a British gentleman with bowler hat and all. Cultural appropriation, eh?
Red Cross brings back high tea event
THE Bahamas Red Cross Society is reintroducing its high tea fundraiser next month under the patronage of the wife of the Governor General, Lady Clara Smith.
