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‘Patently false’: Bahamas not violating tax rules

A former finance minister yesterday slammed as “patently false” suggestions by a prominent tax advocacy group that the Bahamas is “disregarding the rules” and flouting global information exchange and transparency standards.

Bahamas First: Company ratings hit if sovereign cut

Bahamas First’s top executive yesterday expressed concern that local companies’ own credit ratings might be cut if this nation loses its ‘investment grade’ status.

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‘Not out of woods’ on financial crime rating

The Bahamas cannot afford to “prematurely celebrate” its upgraded compliance with global anti-financial crime standards when it remains on two “watch lists” and under “enhanced” scrutiny.

Bahamas targeting 2017 start on auto tax exchange talks

The Bahamas is aiming to start automatic tax information exchange agreement negotiations a “full year” before it has committed to implementing the new global standard, a Cabinet Minister said yesterday.

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Golf federation excited by team for Caribbean Championships

BAHAMAS Golf Federation’s secretary Oswald Moore said they are excited about the team they have put together to represent the Bahamas at the 57th Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships to compete for the Arthur Ziadie title.

‘Survival of financial services not an option’

A prominent QC yesterday backed calls for the Bahamas to switch to a ‘low tax’ business model, warning: “The survival of financial services is not an option.”

Church of God Bahamas celebrating 95th annual national convention

HISTORICALLY, the oldest Pentecostal movement in the Bahamas, the Church of God Bahamas is celebrating its 95th annual national convention under the theme “We Are One In: Purpose, Promise, Potential”.

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On Da Hook

WAHOO season, which normnally starts in October and remains active until March, is one of the most exciting seasons in the Bahamas.

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Buccaneers defeat Freeport to win Heineken Cup

IT HAS been a landmark season for the Bahamas Rugby Football Union at the international level and that success continued locally as well as one club ended its championship drought.

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REGISTRATION FOR MARATHON BAHAMAS IS NOW OPEN

REGISTRATION for the 2017 Marathon Bahamas - the eighth running of the event - has opened.

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26,000 registered in Grand Bahama

FREEPORT - More than 26,000 Bahamians have registered to vote in Grand Bahama in the general elections. On Tuesday, the House of Assembly was dissol

Stamps honour the flamingo

Stamps honour the flamingo THE Bahamas Postal Service collaborated with World Wide Fund for Nature to produce a Caribbean stamp depicting the national bird of the Bahamas. The flamingo is a protected species in the Bahamas, and is watched over by the Soc

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Helping hand for fishermen

MARINE Education Initiative, a South Florida based nonprofit organisation, in partnership with community partner Lend a Hand Bahamas have announced a $30,000 donation to assist fishermen and women in Grand Bahama. The donation of $17,300 combined wi

Two Haitians detained in Grand Bahama

TWO Haitians who had entered the country illegally this year were taken into custody over the weekend at McLean’s Town, East Grand Bahama, after arriving by ferry from Abaco.

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Miss Teenager hopeful of good showing in Mexico

The Miss Bahamas Teen Organisation is sending the current Miss Bahamas Teenager 2019 Amani Stuart off to represent the country at the Miss Teen Universe pageant in Mexico this Thursday.

Govt denies reports of non-Bahamians being mistreated after Dorian

GOVERNMENT has denied social media reports claiming that non-Bahamians are being mistreated in the wake of hurricane Dorian that affected Abaco and Grand Bahama.

Bahamas nominated for 20 tourism awards

The Bahamas has been nominated in 20 categories at the upcoming Caribbean Journal Travelers’ Choice Awards 2021.

Bahamas nominated for 20 tourism awards

The Bahamas has been nominated in 20 categories at the upcoming Caribbean Journal Travelers’ Choice Awards 2021.

ATLANTIS CAMPAIGN TO RAISE FUNDS FOR HURRICANE REPAIRS

ATLANTIS Paradise Island has launched a fundraising campaign to provide relief for the recovery and rebuilding of the Bahamas in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.

Cruise line to double trips to Freeport

GRAND Bahama has been given a desperately needed boost to its flagging tourism industry with the news a US cruise company is to double sailings to Freeport.