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Super Value principal backs VAT’s breadbasket removal
Super Value’s principal yesterday backed calls to remove VAT from breadbasket foods as a means to ease the burden soaring inflation has imposed on hard-pressed consumers still struggling to recover from COVID-19’s fall-out.
Second crypto exchange eyes Bahamas expansion
A second cryptocurrency exchange yesterday confirmed it plans to establish and grow a Bahamas presence although it has no plans yet to follow FTX in making this nation a headquarters.
Cartwright threatened with removal
DEPUTY House Speaker Sylvanus Petty threatened to have St Barnabas MP Shanendon Cartwright removed from yesterday’s morning sitting of Parliament after the member continuously stood to argue with Englerston MP Glenys Hanna Martin as she made a contribution.
‘Explain Moncur appointment’
THE Davis administration must explain what qualifies Rodney Moncur for a role as consultant in the Ministry of National Security, Free National Movement St Barnabas MP and Shadow Minister for National Security Shanendon Cartwright said yesterday.
MAKING HISTORY: First ever rowing medal for The Bahamas
THE quartet of Jessica and Poppy Profitt – who are sisters – Breanna Gayla and Leah Bethel made history as they became the first team ever to win a rowing medal for The Bahamas in an international event.
Final Trials: Athletes qualify for CARIFTA
There was more than enough excitement packed in the Bahamas Association of Athletic
UPDATED: Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe releases statement
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe suggested yesterday that a 40-year-old man convicted of having unlawful sex with a 14-year-old girl received a sentence that was too severe, saying had he defended the case he would have argued it was not rape and that the girl consented.
‘Bread price rise shows need to remove VAT’
FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Shanendon Cartwright MP said a leading wholesaler’s recent announcement about the increase in the cost of locally produced bread further exacerbates the need for the government to remove VAT on breadbasket items.
New group aims to support women
A NEW NGO focused on community outreach and empowerment commemorated its first Women’s History Month by celebrating each other, engaging in community outreach, and making a commitment to foster a culture of “women supporting women”.
Swift Athletics track club joins in worship at Holy Spirit
IN their continued effort to give God thanks before and during the track and field season, the Swift Athletics Track Club returned to church where they worshipped at Holy Spirit on Sunday.
Grand Bahama ‘a special place’ for the FNM
FREE National Movement Chairman Dr Duane Sands says that Grand Bahama is hallowed ground for the official opposition and remains a special place for the party.
Cartwright the future for FNM
This year of 2022 is the second year of the arrival of our long lost and not missed cousin, COVID-19.
Sprinter Shatalya Dorsett qualifies for CARIFTA
SHATALYA Dorsett came to town and demonstrated that she’s ready for the journey to Kingston, Jamaica, for the return of the CARIFTA Games over the Easter holiday weekend.
No ‘willful wrongdoing’ says Cartwright
SHANENDON Cartwright has said that as former chairman of the Bahamas Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority, he took directives “from higher authorities” while denying that he ever took part in any willful wrongdoing.
Airport authority signs union deal
THE Airport Authority signed a recognition agreement with the Public Managers Union this week.
DAVIS: FOOD LEADER PAID $7K A MONTH – PM keeps up attack on programmes during former administration
WHILE doubling down on criticism of the former Minnis administration, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said there were “disturbing” commonalities emerging from three separate investigations now underway that sparked great cause for concern.
Men’s national soccer team named for friendly tune-up
THE coaching staff of the men’s national development programme have selected the team that will represent the MA in the upcoming international friendly tune-up match in St Martin on March 26.
FNM to assess reasons for election defeat
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard said internal and external groups will create an election post-mortem for the FNM which will be analysed at a conclave the party is likely to hold at the end of April.
High jumper Koi Adderley qualifies for CARIFTA
FAST Forward’s versatile Koi Adderley was the latest athlete to post a CARIFTA Games qualifying performance.
FNM: Where is the growth plan?
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard said the FNM is disappointed by the absence of a growth plan or preparations to deal with inflation in Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ mid-year budget communication.