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Halkitis: VAT is being used to pay down debt as well as expenses

MINISTER of State for Finance Michael Halkitis last night denied that he has been inconsistent in the accounting of how the money from value added tax is being spent and insisted that the money is being used to “pay down the national debt” as well as defray other government expenses.

Davis: I’ll win fight for leader

WHILE urging Progressive Liberal Party members to unite during this week’s national convention, PLP interim Leader Philip “Brave” Davis said he is “confident” he’ll retain the party’s top post when the three-day event comes to a close.

A chance for Grand Bahama

THE Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) has been seen off in spectacular fashion, ending ten years of inept governance and corruption.

Governor praises efforts by banks to aid hurricane victims

WITH rebuilding efforts still underway after Hurricane Matthew, Central Bank Governor John Rolle said he has recognised efforts by commercial banks to relay his institution’s “relaxed” lending criteria to their respective clients.

Chinese appeal to media to help international relations

CHINESE officials urged media companies to play an active role in improving relations between China and countries of Latin American and the Caribbean in Santiago, Chile, yesterday during the opening session of the inaugural China-Latin America Media Leaders Summit at the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and Caribbean (ECLAC) International Conference Centre.

Discovery Channel treasure hunters had permits to film and research only

TREASURE hunters seen scanning Bahamian waters and uncovering artifacts from historic wrecks on the Discovery Channel were given permits to film and research by the Bahamas government.

EDITORIAL: A warning we can’t ignore

ON a day when President Donald Trump announced the United States would withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, there is a stark reality on show for The Bahamas.

PLP back in the running

With the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) securing only four seats in the 2017 general election, it seemed like a farfetched notion that the oldest political organisation in The Bahamas would be able to rebound and become a viable alternative to the incumbent Free National Movement (FNM) with its 35 seats.

Nurses union president repeats appeal for timely overtime payment

BAHAMAS Nurses Union president Amancha Williams on Friday repeated her appeal to the Public Hospital Authority for the consistent and timely payment of overtime each month.

DPM confirms $10m payout over CLICO

The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday confirmed that the Government will make another $10m payout to CLICO (Bahamas) clients before year-end.Speaking with reporters ahead of a Cabinet meeting, KP Turnquest, pictured, said: “The Government has been maki

EDITORIAL: Atlantis pay rise a promising sign

FOR much of the pandemic so far, many businesses have been hanging on and waiting for better days.

Minister targets financial stability

A newly-appointed Cabinet minister yesterday said the Davis administration’s first objectives will be to “decelerate” the Government’s rate of borrowing and improve the ease of doing business.

EDITORIAL: It might not be a New Day after all for the PLP

THREE different stories on our front page today might cause readers to raise an eyebrow at our new government.

‘Contractor over-billed by $1.8m’

A COMPANY contracted to do work in a Carmichael Road subdivision had its bill heavily reduced after Ministry of Public Works officials were unable to prove it had completed work it claimed to have done.

PAC must not be hindered in its investigations, insists Watson

FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Frank Watson says the House of Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee should not be hamstrung in its investigations.

AG drops case against Sandals

COURT proceedings against Sandals Royal Bahamian and two of its senior executives brought by union officials were dropped by order of the Attorney-General on the day the Cable Beach resort terminated nearly 600 staff to facilitate a $4m renovation programme, it has emerged.

Public Hospitals Authority chairman criticises Minnis for ‘attack’

CHAIRMAN of the Public Hospitals Authority Frank Smith yesterday criticised FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis’ “attack” on the Princess Margaret Hospital, saying the Killarney MP is using his office to “gain cheap political mileage” out of “unfortunate” circumstances.

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