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PM 'very disturbed' by leak of marijuana commission report
Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis said yesterday he was “very disturbed” and “upset” when a preliminary report by the Bahamas National Commission on Marijuana was leaked to The Nassau Guardian last month, noting that it compromised his Cabinet and the commission...
No relief in sight
No relief in sight
Don't expect any immediate relief from the high level of inflation. That's the message that came from the Central Bank of The Bahamas yesterday as it released its latest economic and financial developments report.
256.7m traded in Caribbean stocks by half-year point
256.7m traded in Caribbean stocks by half-year point
Caribbean stocks ended the first six months of 2011 higher on the back of large gains on the Junior Market, as well as solid gains among Financial, Retail and Distribution, Manufacturing and Conglomerate stocks.
Change of routes in drug trafficking
Change of routes in drug trafficking
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe says officials have noticed new drug trafficking trends with smugglers using different routes than seen in past.
Bristol Wines & Spirits hosts Exclusive Wine Experiences with Mark Beringer, Chief Winemaker at Beringer Vineyards
Bristol Wines & Spirits hosts Exclusive Wine Experiences with Mark Beringer, Chief Winemaker at Beringer Vineyards
Bristol Wines & Spirits recently hosted a series of wine events at 1ER Cru and The Clubhouse at Ocean Club with Mark Beringer, chief winemaker at Beringer Vineyards, the oldest continuously operating winery in Napa Valley, California...
'Sin tax' sacrifice needed to fund NHI
'Sin tax' sacrifice needed to fund NHI
HEALTH officials will recommend to Cabinet that a sin tax be imposed to pay for National Health Insurance, possibly impacting the cost of items like alcohol, tobacco, lard and substances containing high-fructose corn syrup, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said yesterday...
'We're working with U.S. to track illegal firearms'
'We're working with U.S. to track illegal firearms'
Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis said yesterday he is working with the United States on tracking firearms that enter into the country illegally but they still "need to do more".
PM presses US on gun smuggling
PM presses US on gun smuggling
There needs to be a crackdown on gun smuggling from the United States (US) to the Caribbean, including The Bahamas, Prime Minister Philip Davis said yesterday, adding that he has brought the issue up with high-ranking US officials.
Three dozen food items to become duty-free
Three dozen food items to become duty-free
The government intends to remove the customs duty from roughly three dozen food items amid a historic rise in inflation. Prime Minister Philip Davis, after presenting his 2022/2023 budget communication, tabled the Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2022 and Tariff (Amendment) Act, 2022 in the House of Assembly last week, which detail the changes to the customs ...
Pick Up a Book And Bulk Up Your Brain
Pick Up a Book And Bulk Up Your Brain
Don?t deny yourself the luxury of curling up with that murder mystery, tragic tale, romance, or sci-fi thriller this weekend. Consider it self-defense class for your brain. Being a bookworm doesn?t just make you smart. It makes you mentally tough.