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Gov't targets $50m yearly via delinquent property tax sales
The Ministry of Finance's top official yesterday disclosed that the Government is aiming to raise between $25m-$50m annually from selling real estate owned by property tax delinquents.
'Phenomenal': Carnival's extra $100m to drive 5.5m GB cruise tourism surge
Carnival's extra $100m investment to double the volume of ships its new port can handle will lead a cruise-driven 5.5m visitor surge to Grand Bahama in 2028, it was revealed yesterday.
PM ‘conversation’ if police manslaughter findings go on
OFFICE of the Prime Minister director of communications Latrae Rahming said Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis would “have a conversation with the commissioner of police” if the pattern of adverse inquest findings against officers in police-involved killing cases continues.
‘DODGING JURY DUTY IS SLOWING JUSTICE': Davis encourages people to carry out their civic duties
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said a significant challenge to swift justice is the avoidance of jury duty.
Knowles brothers in lead after day 1 of Sir Durward Knowles National Junior Sailing Championships
IN a tribute to their late great-grandfather, Exuma’s brothers Emit and Joss Knowles put on a show as they led the pack after day one of the Sir Durward Knowles National Junior Sailing Championships.
Bahamas defeats Puerto Rico 88-77 in FIBA AmeriCup Qualifier
TEAM Bahamas, with its best performances coming off the bench, knocked off Puerto Rico by 11 points last night to win their opening match of the FIBA AmeriCup 2025 Qualifiers.
Equestrian athletes Katerina and Sienna make the most of Grand Caraibe Tour
EQUESTRIAN athletes Katerina Coello and Sienna Tinker made the most of The Bahamas’ first-ever invitation to the Grand Caraibe Equestrian Competition Tour, using the golden opportunity to showcase their talents and the quality of Bahamian equestrian sport.
Sunland Baptist basketball coach Bonnie Basden making an impact
DESPITE her handicap that has been limited to her wheelchair since 2019, Bonnie Basden continues to make an impact on the Sunland Baptist Stingers senior boys’ basketball programme.
Bahamas Junior Golf Association to host Its 4th Annual National Championships March 11-14
THE Bahamas Junior Golf Association is slated to host its fourth annual Junior National Golf Championships at the Bahamas Golf Federation’s Driving Range March 11-14.
‘Get Your Rear in Gear’ fun run/walk back for year three March 16
MARCH - Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month - is right around the corner and so is the third edition of the ‘Get Your Rear in Gear’ 5k Fun/Run Walk event set for March 16 at Goodman’s Bay Park.
Erosion of our sovereignty
So I’ve been extremely vocal through my podcast and other postings on social media as to my extreme vexation about The Bahamas and the blacklist.
Freeport 'could attract $100bn if the economic model is right'
A Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) director yesterday argued "Freeport needs $10bn, and could attract $100bn if we get the model right" amid a peace offering from the deputy prime minister.
STATESIDE: The tale of two martyrs
A GROUP of friends had gathered for one couple’s anniversary party just outside Philadelphia.
FRONT PORCH: The power of empathy and service to others
“SERVICE is what prayer looks like when it gets up off its knees and walks around the world.” – Fr Michael Graham, SJ.
EDITORIAL: Corporate income tax - pain or gain to come?
GLOBAL pressure has told – The Bahamas is going to comply with an international push to charge a corporate income tax of 15 percent.
‘Very aggressive’ crackdown on $200m smuggling, evasion
The Government’s top finance official last night pledged “a very aggressive” approach to cracking down on smuggling and tax avoidance schemes believed to cost The Bahamas a combined $200m annually.
Industries mixed over up to 75% boating fee cuts
Fishing and tour excursion providers yesterday gave decidedly mixed reactions on the up to 75 percent cuts in boat registration fees tabled in the House of Assembly.
Gov’t holds firm as $259m deficit near-double target
The Government has not adjusted any of its 2023-2024 fiscal targets despite revealing yesterday that its $258.7m half-year deficit was almost double the full 12-month goal.
One month to move for vendors by cruise port
VENDORS at the Prince George Wharf said they don’t know where to go after the Downtown Revitalisation Unit told them they have until next month to vacate the area.
Gov’t eyes $140m ‘accrual’ over corporate income tax
The Government is exploring how Bahamas-based companies that will pay the new 15 percent corporate income tax can “accrue” a projected $140m in revenues before the enabling laws are enacted.
