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‘Coming home’ to boost critical mass in Freeport

A CABINET minister has unveiled the ‘Coming Home’ initiative designed to attract Grand Bahamians to return home and exploit the island’s touted $2bn investment project pipeline.

'Remarkable uncertainty' over NIB back-pedalling

The Government's political opponents yesterday accused it of creating "a remarkable amount of uncertainty" for businesses and workers by back-pedalling over plans to progressively increase NIB contributions.

Fireman in Abaco dies after fall from fire truck en route to boat fire

A VOLUNTEER firefighter in Abaco died after falling off a truck that was rushing to a fire scene, leaving his community in shock.

76ers are planning to work out with NBA free agent Kai Jones

GRAND Bahama native Chavano “Buddy” Hield and NBA free agent Kai Jones could potentially join forces in the future as the Philadelphia 76ers want to meet and work out with the 2021 first rounder, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

$2,500 fine for breaching curfew five times

A MAN on bail for manslaughter was fined $2,500 on Friday after he admitted to breaching his curfew five times to reportedly drop family members to work last month.

Ministry of Housing looking to redevelop abandoned homes into affordable housing

HOUSING Minister Keith Bell said his ministry wants to introduce a pilot programme to redevelop abandoned properties and transform them into affordable housing areas.

Cable urges industry unity on URCA ‘budget travesty’

CABLE Bahamas is urging its rivals to join the battle against “this travesty in budget increases” for the sector’s regulator whose downtown Nassau headquarters it branded an “albatross”.

Sears unveils plan for NIB rate increase

ALFRED Sears, Minister of Immigration and National Insurance announced that NIB rates will increase by 1.5 percent effective July 1.

Sears confirms 1.5% increase in rate on July 1

NATIONAL Insurance contribution rates will increase by 1.5 per cent on July 1 and rise by that amount every two years for the next 20 years, Immigration and National Insurance Board Minister Alfred Sears said yesterday. However, last night, the Office of the Prime Minister said only the rise for July 1 this year was confirmed - with no decision yet taken on future years.

GOVT SEEKS TO EASE FEARS OF 26.3% NIB: PM’s Office responds to concerns contributions ‘like income tax’ by 2044

The Prime Minister’s Office last night sought to quell fears that the total National Insurance Board (NIB) contribution rate will hit 26.3 percent in 2044 and become “equivalent to an income tax”.

Man ordered to 250 hours of community service for stealing $1800 from Starbucks

A 20-year-old man was ordered to serve 250 hours of community service after admitting to stealing $1,833.75 from Starbucks at Cable Cottage over a period of three months.

American tourist fined $800 for having drugs

AN American tourist was fined $800 yesterday after admitting to having marijuana and amphetamines at the airport earlier this week.

Queen’s College Comets take the lead on day two

BAISS TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS

The intensity levels rose on day two of the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAiSS) Track and Field Championships as the Queen’s College Comets gained some ground in the team standings to take the lead yesterday at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium.

No BPL ‘rush job’ trap on billion-dollar needs

THE Government must not allow Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) “dire” billion-dollar needs to trap it into an energy reform “rush job”, a former Chamber of Commerce head urged yesterday.

‘Impeccable’ Heroic timing: $7.1m plant ‘well worth it’

A GRAND Bahama concrete plant’s $7.1m investment is “well worth it” despite exceeding budget given the “impeccable” timing of yesterday’s ready-mix production launch.

International certification for GBPA department

THE Building and Development Services at the Grand Bahama Port Authority received ISO 9001 certification, a globally recognised standard for quality management.

Supreme Court takes over PharmaChem’s liquidation

The liquidation of PharmaChem Technologies has been placed under the Supreme Court’s supervision due to the company’s massive insolvency, Tribune Business can reveal.

Man charged with rape of a woman in December remanded

A 32-year-old man was taken into custody after allegedly attempting to rape a woman in December.

McPhee-McCuin proud to be named ESPN’s Coach of the Week

GRAND Bahama native Yolett “Coach Yo” McPhee-McCuin has undoubtedly moved the needle for the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) Rebels women’s basketball programme.

Miller seeking support for pro boxer Rashield

WHEN Rashield Williams returns home on Thursday as the new National Boxing Association welterweight champion, Wellington Miller said he hopes the Bahamian professional boxer can go back to his training camp in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with some help from the Bahamas Government.

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