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IMF cuts Bahamas growth almost 50%

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slashed its 2014 economic growth forecast for the Bahamas by almost 50 per cent, prompting a leading private sector executive to warn: “The writing is being put on the wall”.

End business 'apathy' over Gov't onslaught

The private sector is being urged to shake off its “apathy” and ensure the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) has the financial war-chest to “push back against any unsustainable and irresponsible” government policies.

Justin eager to shine at Junior Olympics

Justin Roberts is fast becoming a household name on the International Tennis Federation’s junior circuit.

Knowles takes part in Junior development Tennis-A-Thon

YOU would think that after more than 20 years on the professional tennis circuit that Mark Knowles would be bored with the game. But he admitted that he’s having just as much fun enjoying it off the court as he did on it.

Junior stars in Tennis-A-Thon

IT was a domino effect as Jacobi Bain set the pace, breaking William ‘JJ’ Fountain’s nine-year-old record for the most consistent rally in the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association.

Permits revoked in landmark ruling on Blackbeard's Cay

ENVIRONMENTALISTS hailed victory yesterday after a landmark Supreme Court ruling quashed and revoked the government’s permits and approvals for the $8 million Blackbeard’s Cay tourist attraction, which included the import of eight dolphins to the Bahamas.

Truth, misdirection and stealth in the rise of Obama's socialist state

Far from being a moderate, Barack Obama is a polarising United States president. Ralph J Massey, an American writer living in the Bahamas, examines Marxist influences in his background and how it has been kept hidden from the public.

Rise in national minimum wage not under consideration

AN increase in the national minimum wage is not up for consideration at the time, Finance Minister Michael Halkitis said yesterday.

Bank hands $10,000 gift to Ranfurly Home

COMMONWEALTH Bank expressed its continued support for the Ranfurly Home for Children yesterday by donating a $10,000 cheque to the organisation to help ease their current financial situation.

Developers urged: 'Follow the law, not the Gov't'

The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) chairman said yesterday’s Blackbeard’s Cay verdict was telling investors: “Follow the law, not what the Government tells you.”

Tax Coalition chairs: Jan. 1 VAT a 'long shot'

The Tax Coalition’s co-chairs yesterday conceded it will be “a long shot” to implement Value-Added Tax (VAT) by the January 1 target date, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) disappointed the Bahamas did not meet the original deadline.

Chamber to oppose NHI 'fait accompli'

The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) will oppose any attempt to ram National Health Insurance (NHI) into being without empirical evidence showing the scheme is sustainable, its chairman said yesterday.

PLP chairman fires back at Minnis over resignation call

PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts hit back at FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday after Dr Minnis called for the Cabinet to resign and for a general election to be called.

PHA Supply consortium 'a very slippery slope'

The proposed Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) medical supplies consortium was yesterday branded “a very slippery slope”, the FNM’s deputy chairman arguing that the projected savings did not justify “devastating” the private sector.

Baha Mar group pace 'meeting expectations'

Baha Mar yesterday said its group booking pace was “meeting expectations”, with conventions featuring more than 1,000 guests and different industries already set for the 2015 first quarter.

The 'write' way to book your fortune

By D’Arcy Rahming

First J B Farrington Living Legend Tennis Open all set

THE Carmichael Athletic Community Centre is scheduled to host the first J Barrie Farrington Living Legend Tennis Open July 18-26. The tennis event will feature the men’s open singles, ladies’ open singles, men’s doubles and women’s doubles.

Nottage hits back at Wilson over COB president search

THE head of the committee charged with finding the new president of the College of the Bahamas yesterday hit back at Franklyn Wilson, the college’s former Council Chairman and a major benefactor, over his comments as to who should be appointed.

The man accused of shootings that stopped junkanoo parade

A MAN alleged to be the culprit behind a shootout that halted the early-morning “People’s Rush” Independence Day Junkanoo Parade has denied any involvement in the incident.

10,000 condoms donated to Bahamas AIDS Foundation

The Bahamas AIDS Foundation has received a donation of 10,000 condoms from Builders Mall; Tile King, FYP, The Paint Centre, AC Depot and Liquid Courage.

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