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Gov't eyes air freight terminal outsourcing
The Government is eyeing a proposal to outsource Lynden Pindling International Airport's (LPIA) freight terminal to private sector developers and operators, it has been revealed.
BPL set for a 'maturity audit'
Regulators are searching for consultants to conduct a "maturity audit" of Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) in a bid to assess the energy monopoly's performance and develop better regulatory oversight.
Haywards ready for GBPA 'sell down' to right partner
The Hayward family is willing to part with some of its Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) ownership interest to aid Freeport's revival, it was revealed yesterday, but does not believe the Government should take "majority" control.
Lincoln Bain allowed appeal to Privy Council
THE Court of Appeal has granted Lincoln Bain permission to appeal its decision supporting a Supreme Court order that he repay monies on a failed investment.
Felix Neely Jr national cycling champion
AFTER two days of inclement weather, Felix Neely Jr was crowned the national male cycling champion at the 50th Independence National Road Cycling Championships in Grand Bahama.
Key tax arrears jump $230m to hit $1.13bn
Tax arrears owed to the Government from three key revenue streams increased by a collective $230m during the first nine months of the current fiscal year to hit $1.13bn at end-March 2023.
Murder count at 50 as two men killed on the weekend
TWO men were killed over the weekend, bringing the murder tally for the year to 50.
Backward attacks
In order to understand the backwardness of certain opposition politicians, who reflexively oppose progressive tax reform, one has to put into perspective what they are actually advocating and defending.
Anthonique clocks season’s best 10.99 in 100m
Anthonique Strachan continues to display her consistent level of success in leading a field of Bahamians competing on Saturday at the Racers Grand Prix in Kingston, Jamaica.
BAAA Age Group Trials, Kids’ Athletics combine hailed a success
THE Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations hosted a successful combined Age Group Trials and Kids Athletics Championships over the weekend at the original Thomas A Robinson national stadium.
ArawakX accounts unfrozen following battle with financier
A Bahamian crowdfunding platform yesterday confirmed multiple accounts it holds with Bank of The Bahamas have been unfrozen after a dispute with one of its founding financiers impacted "probably thousands" of investors for months.
Halkitis: We'll meet targets - and beat them
A cabinet minister said that the government will “achieve” and “surpass” the budget targets in terms of the deficit with a goal to get the debt to GDP down to 50 percent by 2031.
Police seek three suspects after man shot multiple times
Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying and locating three men who are responsible for shooting a man on Saturday afternoon.
Ministry reveals revisions to High School Diploma
AFTER longstanding public outcry on the criteria of the Bahamas High School Diploma, the Ministry of Education announced on Friday several revisions that have been made.
STATESIDE: No Labels independent party could play role of spoiler to democratic presidential bid in 2024
A new political movement has ambitions for next year that scare Democrats right down to their shoes. It’s called No Labels, and its leaders aspire to offer a third-party candidate for president in 2024. Dems feel this will hand an election to Trump that he couldn’t otherwise win. History shows they might be correct.
FRONT PORCH: The life and times of an extraordinary patriot
We last spoke on May 11, the 95th birthday of George’s beloved friend, Arthur. This journal’s managing editor asked who the paper might contact to pay tribute to Sir Arthur Foulkes, five years shy of becoming a centenarian.
EDITORIAL: What the Budget did not say
WHEN taking the time to sit down and examine yesterday’s Budget communication by Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis, it is as important to look at what was not said as much as what was.
Gov't near-tripling cruise departure tax to $145m
The Government is aiming to near-triple revenues earned from departing cruise passengers to $145m in the 2023-2024 Budget via a series of new and increased fees, it was revealed yesterday.
'Throwing darts': PM pledges 'decisive action' on Freeport
The Prime Minister's decision to put the Grand Bahama Port Authority's (GBPA) owners on notice that he plans to take "decisive action" to halt Freeport's two-decade decline yesterday provoked mixed reactions from residents and politicians.
Despite no new taxes, several new and adjusted fees announced
ALTHOUGH no new taxes will be introduced in the upcoming fiscal year, the Davis administration tabled bills in the House of Assembly yesterday that would increase fees for some services.
