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'Overwhelming rejection' of referendum bills

THE four bills touted to bring gender equality to the country’s Constitution were “overwhelming” rejected by voters at the polls yesterday, although only a handful of results were released last night by the Parliamentary Registration Department due to numerous technical setbacks.

‘Point of no return’ on $500m tax hole

The Government is losing $500 million in taxes annually due to compliance rates that are below 50 per cent, an ex-Chamber chairman estimated yesterday, pushing the Bahamas to taxation’s “point of no return”.

Clarity over Harbour Island

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Vote goes smoothly in Grand Bahama

VOTERS young and old turned out in Grand Bahama to vote in the controversial referendum on gender equality after weeks of strong campaigning by the government and various opposing groups in the lead up to the poll.

Rising tennis stars take international spotlight

PHILIP Major Jr, who made the main draw on the European Circuit a few months ago, turned his attention to some US match play in Lynchburg, Virginia, over the weekend.

Tax Certificate waiver branded ‘total rubbish’

The Government’s ability to award contracts to persons and businesses who cannot prove their tax compliance was yesterday slammed as “absolute rubbish” by governance reform campaigners.

Swimmers to represent the Bahamas at Goodwill Games

THE Bahamas Swimming Federation is sending a national swim team to the Goodwill Games August 19-21 in St Lucia. This is the XXII edition of the Goodwill Games swimming meet held annually in one of five member countries in the southern Caribbean.

BUN IN THE OVEN: A few of the best children’s books

When I was a child I had a several favourite books, and now well into my 30s, and with my own children, I still remember those books.

11 Cuban migrants detained by authorities

ELEVEN Cuban migrants were intercepted in the Cay Sal Bank area and taken to Freeport over the weekend by the US Coast Guard.

EDITORIAL: Now is the time to do what is right - vote 'Yes'

TOMORROW – June 7, 2016 – could go down in history as the day that Bahamians wisely decided that all Bahamians — men and women— should be equal under the law.

Bahamas legal woes ‘pure speculation’

A former Cabinet Minister has hit back at a fellow attorney’s investor warning that complex commercial disputes may take two-four years to come to trial in the Bahamas, describing this as “pure speculation”.

NHI could unlock a ‘multi-billion’ health care industry

IF PROPERLY structured, National Health Insurance (NHI) could could transform the Bahamian healthcare system into a ‘multi-billion’ industry, the head of a Bahamas-based pharmaceutical and medical equipment supplier said yesterday, telling Tribune Business that improving efficiencies and access to care are key to implementation of the scheme.

Simple math

Bradley Roberts requested that Terrance Bastian reveal the method he used to determine how millions of dollars were lost at Road Traffic.

Beware of what you ask for

Each week, I struggle through Nicole Burrows somewhat rambling and long-winded commentaries. At the end, however, I am still unclear as to the point she is trying to make.

Govt calls for Minnis to show support for Yes vote

THE government yesterday called on FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis to find the courage to publicly support a ‘yes’ vote in the upcoming gender equality referendum as he did in Parliament.

WORLD VIEW: The Caribbean Court: an example to Latin America

TWO events at the Organisation of American States (OAS) in recent months have underscored the soundness of the system by which the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) is financed.

Preparedness urged for 2016 hurricane season

THE National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday urged Bahamians to be aware of their level of preparedness as international forecasters officially announced projections for the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season.

Murder trial jury is excused for discussions

A JURY sworn to hear evidence in a murder trial has been excused for several days while prosecution and lawyers for the accused hold legal discussions with the presiding judge.

Budget: PM outlines plan to enhance sports sector

THE development of sporting infrastructure highlighted the impact the government expects its new budget to have on the local sporting community.

What’s the truth?

BTC - minority sale of shares owned by Cable & Wireless to Liberty Communications and the much talked about 2 per cent.

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