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Insurer uproar on Gov'ts 50% investment 'dictate'
Bahamian insurers yesterday blasted the Davis administration for seeking to "dictate" their investment strategy by mandating that a "minimum" 50 percent of their total portfolio be held in government securities.
Comments on marital rape issue
I read with consternation (but not surprise) the remarks of Evangelist Rex Major on the impending marital rape legislation at the recent ecumenical service celebrating The Bahamasâ 50th anniversary of independence. A few of his remarks caught my attention:
Who does lie?
I was shocked to read that a âChristianâ pastor used a national ecumenical service to try and derail the move to criminalise marital rape.
'Screeching economic halt' if diesel stop lasts 10-14 days
Bahamians could "see a totally different economy" if the decision by most petroleum dealers to halt diesel sales lasts for up to two weeks, a well-known contractor warned yesterday.
Man shot by police after car chase
A 25-year-old man from Meadows Drive is in hospital after being shot by police yesterday.
TUC head says they will fight to make Employment Act more worker-friendly
AS Labour Day nears, some union leaders have pledged to fight for amendments that make the Employment Act more worker-friendly.
Town Planning rejected Lyford Cay condo advice
Lyford Cay residents will today bid to block a controversial condo project, which speculation previously linked to FTX, after planning authorities approved the doubling of its height beyond that recommended by their technical advisers.
McAlpineâs GBPA takeover fear is irrational
Former Free National Movement MP Rev Frederick McAlpineâs opposition to the central government purchasing the Grand Bahama Port Authority seems to be irrational. In an interview with Tribune Business, McAlpine stated that âif you want to see how the Government will run the GBPA, look at how it operates the eastern and western parts of Grand Bahama.â Both areas on Grand Bahama resembles the Out Islands, which are mostly underdeveloped, as should be expected for a third world country.
Two dozen undocumented Chinese migrants apprehended
AUTHORITIES apprehended 24 undocumented Chinese immigrants in separate incidents in Grand Bahama and Bimini on Monday.
âWe want to make sure we have the best teamâ for CAC
With the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games all set for June 23 to July 8 in San Salvador, El Salvador, the Bahamas Olympic Committee is still looking at putting together the pieces for Team Bahamasâ participation.
Chance to win $100 by drawing your favourite pet
Young artists have the chance to win up to $100 by drawing their favourite pet.
Book warns of dire sea level changes for The Bahamas
A NEW book warns that The Bahamas faces greater risks from climate change than almost any other country.
Corporate tax 'driven' by revenue demands
The Government's corporate income tax proposal is "driven" by the need to increase revenues and could "be a gateway" to further progressive reforms that ultimately include a personal income tax, a governance reformer said yesterday.
Craig Flowers and FML face winding-up petition
FML's ex-chief operating officer has filed a Supreme Court petition to have the web shop chain wound-up as his five-year legal battle with Craig Flowers escalates into a new phase.
Man on bail for murder in court on gun charge
A MAN on bail for murder was brought before the chief magistrate yesterday on a new firearm charge.
US will warn over crime
My prediction has happened. Two American tourists in Exuma robbed of thousands of dollars, another State Department Advisory will happen warning American tourists of the crime in The Bahamas.
Club Med: Over 75% of workforce returns
Club Med's general manager yesterday revealed that more than 75 percent of the resort's staff have returned to work at the property despite its near three-year shutdown due to COVID-19.
Clubs & Societies May 19th, 2023
The Anglican Church Women (ACW) paid a courtesy call on Sir Cornelius A Smith on Tuesday, May 16, at the Office of the Governor General.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Morgan Freeman live, another nod to the orange economy
ONCE youâve played God, it must be hard to be human. But on a recent Sunday night in the Atlantis Theatre, the real Morgan Freeman strolled out on stage, took a seat in a comfortable armchair and talked with a crowd of film festival goers, answering every question with humour and honesty, even if a few would not have gotten a thumbs up for intelligence on Rotten Tomatoes.
