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Find the BEC bribe ‘traitor’
OUTRAGED over bribery claims, former Bahamas Electricity Corporation Chairman J Barrie Farrington yesterday called on the government to appoint a non-partisan commission to reveal the “traitor” that has stained the country’s reputation.
'Let chips fall where they may' over BEC bribe
A former Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) chairman has called for “the chips to fall where they may” in any investigation into claims that a government official received a $300,000 bribe to help win a contract with the energy monopoly.
'No time' to repair VAT unity
Super Value’s owner says he is “more satisfied” heading into Value-Added Tax (VAT) implementation following last week’s meeting between the Government and private sector, but suggested there was too little time to repair the “disunity”.
Super Value owner: I have nothing to hide over prices
A TOP food retailer said he has “nothing to hide” in response to claims of price gouging on grocery items days before Value Added Tax (VAT) takes effect.
BAAA awards top athletes of the year
Honouring the best of the local track and field community in 2014, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) came together yesterday to recognise the efforts of its members, both past and present.
Gov’t to ‘clarify’ VAT communications
The Government has agreed to “clarify” Value-Added Tax (VAT) communications previously slammed as misleading by retailers, in a bid to avoid stoking tensions between the two sides and consumers.
Dynamite Daisy says farewell
THIS weekend, the comedic character who captured the hearts of Bahamians for more 15 years is making her final appearance. For many she was an inspiration, a source of laughter, a friend on stage; she was Dynamite Daisy.
AML boss: ‘Sky not falling’ over VAT
AML Foods chief executive yesterday agreed that import tariff ‘tweaking’ would have little impact on food prices post Value-Added Tax (VAT) implementation, but quickly added: “The sky is not falling.”
$300,000 BEC bribe ‘embarrasses Bahamas’
The $300,000 bribe paid to secure a Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) deal was yesterday described as a national embarrassment, the DNA’s leader suggesting the revelation gave “credence” to claims this nation was corrupt.
Top retailer: ‘I don’t blame consumers for screaming’ over eggs
A top food retailer yesterday told consumers the industry was “not profiteering” on high-priced eggs, while admitting he could not fault Bahamians for “screaming”.
Call for probe into BEC bribe
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday called on the government to launch an official investigation into claims that a French energy company paid more than $300,000 to a government official to secure a Bahamas Electricity Corporation contract.
$300,000 bribe paid to win BEC contract
Stunned Bahamian politicians reacted with disbelief yesterday after it was revealed that a French energy company paid more than $300,000 in bribes to win a Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) contract.
Bahamas Bowl players rub shoulders with youth
Bowl week events continued yesterday for the inaugural Popeyes Bahamas Bowl as the organisers sought to foster a relationship with the local community and “promote educational and athletic opportunities to the youth of the Bahamas through college football.”
Grocery retailers ‘thrown under bus’ by VAT marketing
Furious grocery retailers yesterday blasted the Government for “throwing us under the bus” with misleading statements on Value-Added Tax (VAT), and warned consumers that duty reductions would not lead to blanket food price cuts.
Xmas VAT distractions ‘makes no retail sense’
Top food store operators yesterday said it “makes no sense” to pull retailers away from their businesses for last minute Value-Added Tax (VAT) discussions, interrupting the only season that delivers a profit for some.
Bahamians receive BORCO certificates
A further 15 Bahamians are fully certified to work at the Bahamas Oil Refining Company (BORCO) after completing an 18-month training course.
No word on Rollins until ‘sometime in 2015’
THE fate of embattled Progressive Liberal Party Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins will continue in limbo until sometime in 2015, party Chairman Bradley Roberts said yesterday.
Kerrie set to face Dominique for title
WHILE Kerrie Cartwright and Dominique Mortier will square off for the women’s singles title today, the road to the men’s title in the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s Giorgio Baldacci Elite Open National Tennis Tournament will get underway with the main draw at the National Tennis Centre.
'Reno' to square off with Colombian Alex Theran
Less than one month since he returned home for his first fight on local soil, Tureano ‘Reno’ Johnson is preparing to head back on the road for his next professional fight.
Contract absence exposes resort workers to VAT
Hotel workers are exposed to a Value-Added Tax (VAT) -induced cost of living increase without any prospect of a base salary rise until 2016 at the earliest, a former union presidential contender charged yesterday.