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Chamber ‘carefully monitoring’ frustrations over DIR tax portal
The Chamber of Commerce’s chairman last night said it is “carefully monitoring” mounting private sector frustration caused by the struggle to access the Department of Inland Revenue’s online tax portal.
Central Bank ease ‘won’t open mortgage avenue’
The Central Bank’s recently-unveiled regulatory easing is unlikely to “open up a new avenue of mortgages” being issued to Bahamian home buyers, a senior banker said yesterday.
KILLED CATCHING RIDE TO WORK: Two murdered in broad daylight
CHATERE Wells was just a friend catching a ride to work when she was murdered yesterday.
‘Monitoring of some criminals after sentence a consideration’
SOME convicted criminals could be labelled dangerous and ordered to be electronically monitored for up to 20 years after serving their sentence, according to National Security Minister Wayne Munroe, whose ministry is consulting stakeholders on the matter.
Sporting leaders’ sneak preview for year 2024
As the sporting bodies prepare for the 2024 season, leaders of various local associations and federations expressed their views on what they anticipate to do in their respective disciplines.
NACAC Athletics: Sands charts course
HAVING received the confidence of the delegates to serve for another term, Mike Sands said he’s more pleased with the progress his administration made during his first four-year term and he’s eager to proceed with his second term as president of the renamed North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletics (NACAC Athletics).
Christopher Saunders earns Commissioner’s Badge from FIBA
VERSATILE Christopher Saunders, a noted journalist, lecturer and politician, has moved to the head of the class as the latest Bahamian to earn his Commissioner’s badge from the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).
Teen fined and given two years probation for having a firearm
A 17-year-old male was fined $2,000 and placed on two years probation after admitting to a gun charge yesterday.
Deidre Bastian: Make staff happier for 2024 business boost
One year has ended and another is here. This opens up many opportunities to evolve and grow your business. Whatever type of company you are managing, you are probably busy thinking about some exciting objectives. But, while you are thinking about statistics and expected outcomes, do not forget about the most essential goal of any flourishing business: Your employees and their satisfaction. Are they happy?
Restaurant hosts murder mystery-themed dinner
An expanding high-end restaurant yesterday unveiled more entertainment with its dining options through the ‘Jazz to Kill’ murder mystery-themed dinner.
ALICIA WALLACE: More civic engagement needed to hold govt accountable in 2024
WE are in a new calendar, and many people and organisations are making plans and promises, seeking transformation by December 31.
EDITORIAL: No priority for Freedom of Information
SO it turns out that Freedom of Information is not one of Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ top priorities. Forgive us if we are not shocked.
Central Bank mortgage ease may not have instant impact
A realtor yesterday hailed the Central Bank's bid to help more persons "accomplish the Bahamian dream" although he warned the impact may not be felt instantly.
Bahamas 'fumbling ball' on doing business ease
An Opposition MP yesterday blasted that the Bahamas continues to "fumble the ball" on the ease of doing business after spending a frustrating day unable to access the Department of Inland Revenue's portal.
‘Absolutely horrible’ boat registration hikes kick-in
Fishermen and tour operators yesterday hit out at the “absolutely horrible” ten-fold and greater increase in boat registration and renewal fees that Bahamian businesses must pay with the New Year’s arrival.
Ex-environment chief 'grasping at straws'
The Bahamas' former top environmental regulator was "grasping at straws" with his last-ditch bid to prevent the $4.85m seizure of his Shirley Street gas station by the Bank of The Bahamas' bail-out vehicle.
Police say Jamaican woman’s assault at detention centre claim still under investigation
CHIEF Superintendent Michael Johnson said police are still investigating a Jamaican woman’s claim that she was sexually assaulted and abused at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre in November and may need to speak to people outside the country before completing their probe.
Bahamian music artist Canaan For Yah signs a deal with Epidemic Records
CANAAN Cunningham worked multiple jobs to make ends meet when he moved to Miami, doing sound engineering for artists, songwriting, and part-time work at TJ Maxx.
Sherrexia “Rexy” Rolle takes the helm of Western Air as new CEO
SHERREXIA “Rexy” Rolle is succeeding her father as the new CEO and president of Western Air, the family-owned airline.
Tribunal: It was fair to fire man after fight at work
THE Industrial Tribunal dismissed the claims of a man who said Aquapure wrongfully and unfairly dismissed him after he fought someone on the company’s Bernard Road property in 2022.