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US travel advisory ease a ‘big boost’

The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) president yesterday hailed the US easing its health travel advisory on the country as “a big boost” for the economy’s largest industry.

BLTA hosts successful International Tennis Federation National School Officiating Course

AMIDST the loosening of the COVID-19 restrictions, the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association hosted a successful International Tennis Federation’s National School Officiating Course at the National Tennis Centre over the weekend.

GOV’T STANDS FIRM ON FOREIGN FISHERIES BAR

A CABINET minister says the Government will not abandon legal reforms that bar foreigners from working on Bahamian-owned fishing vessels despite push back from major wholesalers and processors.

Bowleg: ‘I still want to commend the players who were available. They went out there and played their hearts out’

BAHAMAS Basketball Federation President Mario Bowleg admitted that the men’s national team could have played better than they did against the United States of America and Puerto Rico in the bubble in Indianapolis, Indiana.

U.S. trips will need negative COVID test

THE US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said yesterday it will require all air passengers entering the United States to have a negative COVID-19 test as cases surge in America and a more infectious coronavirus strain spreads around the world.

EDITORIAL: It’s D’Aguilar vs D’Aguilar over policy

TOURISM Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar was adamant when he spoke up on Saturday about rapid antigen testing.

Minnis sets date on VAT promise

PLEDGING to fulfil at least one part of a key campaign promise, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has said value added tax (VAT) will be removed from bread-basket items in the next budget cycle.

EDITORIAL: Donald Trump's constant state of confusion

OBSERVING the behaviour of the current US President can evoke a wide range of emotions. Donald Trump can inspire disdain, disbelief, mockery, infuriation and even weariness. To be fair, he can also inspire intense positive passion and genuine admirat

Daejour leads the national rankings for NJCAA Division I

BAHAMIAN players are prominently featured on several of the top teams in the latest men’s basketball national rankings for Division I of the National Junior College Athletic Association.

‘Super Bowl’ of sailing all set

THE ‘Super Bowl’ of sailing will be held over the weekend of February 18-19 when the 30th ‘Catch Me If You Can’ St Valentine’s Massacre is held in Montagu Bay.

Nurse Patricia Laing's winning smiles and hugs land prize

THE first winner of the PHA Unsung Heroes Award is veteran nurse Patricia Laing, who health officials praised yesterday as a stellar practitioner for her years of committed and noteworthy excellence.

Glenys Hanna-Martin is the status quo

As the race for leader of the PLP heats up it is comical that Glenys Hanna-Martin would claim that she is uprooting the status quo.

EDITORIAL: Alabama race shows identity struggle

In two weeks, Americans will focus on a curious bye-election to be held in perhaps the most conservative Republican stronghold in the country. Alabama will select its next US Senator.

2nd annual Best-of-The-Best Regatta good to go at Montagu

ANTICIPATION continues to build for one of the marquee sailing events of the year, featuring international and local sailors.The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources, in conjunction with the Star Sailors League, will host the second annual Be

Gov't urged: 'Act like you care' and end clothing duty

THE Government has been urged to “act like you care” and eliminate import tariffs to allow Bahamas-based clothing and apparel retailers to survive.Robert Myers, the Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG), told Tribune Business that high duty r

FNM supporters ‘elated’ after election victory

HUNDREDS of euphoric Free National Movement (FNM) supporters celebrated at the political party’s headquarters last night when it became clear that the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) had been comprehensively removed from office.

Grand Bahama throws out the PLP

GRAND Bahama is truly Free National Movement country following a sweep of all five seats in the May 10 general election – the first for a political party here on the island.

Govt urged to adopt ‘zero sum’ Budgeting

The newly-elected Minnis government has been urged to adopt a “zero sum” approach to next week’s Budget, with every department and ministry having “to justify every single cent” they demand.

Govt told: ‘Cut inefficient taxes across the board’

The Government was yesterday urged by a leading governance reformer to reduce “inefficient taxes across the board” so that it could make room for potential Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate increases.

Gov't urged to improve 'God awful' tax credits

THE Government was yesterday urged to improve the “God awful” delays and bureaucracy encountered in obtaining tax credits and refunds.Robert Myers, a principal with the Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG), told Tribune Business that the Min

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