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Bahamasair has resumed flights to Haiti

WITH the end of the country’s state of emergency, Bahamasair has resumed flights to Haiti, said Press Secretary Clint Watson.

FNM candidate stands down

THE Free National Movement has replaced its general election candidate for Mangrove Cay, Central and South Andros, Kenneth Smith, with 31-year-old D’Angelo Ferguson.

Ferguson and Bearcats are assured a bowl game

CHRIS Ferguson and the Cincinnati Bearcats are assured a bowl game this postseason and many pundits are speculating where the ‘Cats will end up when the full slate of games are unveiled this weekend.

Bahamas golfers bring home the Higgs & Higgs Trophy

THE Bahamas was well represented at the recent Caribbean Golf Association’s (CGA) Four Ball Championship.

Maritime Authority confirms top official

The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) has confirmed Captain Dwain E Hutchinson’s appointment as its new managing director and chief executive.

Chamber chief: Politics retarding GDP growth

POLITICAL “polarisation” has contributed to the stagnation of Bahamian economic growth, the Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive yesterday saying: “Look where it’s gotten us.”

It is the Christmas season and my favourite time – new year– is approaching. It is a time of reflection and improvement. Some improve their home by repairs, painting and decorations. Some improve themselves by being generous and making new year resolutions. In this vein I suggest an improvement for the Bahamas’ political system which is a representative democracy.

A 20th birthday worth celebrating

There are many non-profit organisations that have fought bravely to preserve the rights of Bahamian citizens, one such organisation is the Coalition To Save Clifton (CSC). This awesome body of proud Bahamians, have throughout the course of 20 years, worked tirelessly to ensure that what rightfully should be enjoyed by Bahamians, is indeed given to them and not others.

Bahamian law firm sponsors conference

The Higgs & Johnson law firm was among the sponsors of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Caribbean Conference recently held in Nassau.

I would ignore this private study group

Bahamians may be alarmed at a headline calling our corporate tax the world’s most “corrosive”—according to the Corporate Tax Haven Index 2019.

Ayton ‘questionable’ for tonight’s game

DEANDRE Ayton has missed the first games of his NBA career. He is now sidelined with an ankle injury and listed as “day to day” on the Phoenix Suns’ injury report.

Students urged to be environment heroes

ENVIRONMENT Minister Romauld Ferreira continued his ministry’s “Be a Hero” campaign yesterday at St Cecilia Primary School.

Minnis and D'Aguilar among the guests at cruise ship dedication

Prime Minister Hubert Minnis and Tourism Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar were among special guests at the dedication ceremony of Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam cruise ship on Saturday.

Commonwealth Brewery Limited terminates 73 employees

Commonwealth Brewery Limited (CBL) announced today that 73 employees have been terminated in a restructuring exercise of its 700 Wines and Spirits retail division.

First cohort completes leadership programme

A ceremony was held yesterday at the University of the Bahamas in honour of the first cohort of police officers and correctional officers for the completion of the first phase of the Georgia International Law Enforcement Leadership Programme.

Time to find paper trail

Developments continue and projects are ongoing in The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, but why do we seem to be always regressing in our understanding of the procedures and approvals required from our government agencies.

Govt failures

FINANCIAL Disclosures of elected MPs - Senators... seems to be totally malfunctioning and one must question the why the Chair and the Disclosure Committee is not insisting for compliance with the law?

Twenty-year tax break for all GBPA licensees

Senior Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) executives and the Attorney General have jointly pledged to work together for the benefit of Freeport’s 3,500 licensees.Sarah St George, its vice-chairman (centre), and GBPA president, Ian Rolle (second right

MILO BUTLER FUTURE STARS SOCCER TEAM SEALS CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY

IN a strong finish, the Milo Butler Future Stars ended the 2017 season, winning the Bahamas Youth Football League Under-12 Boys’ KnockOut tournament.

Tough to do business

THE Bahamas is very well known for how hard it is to do business especially with government - flying to New York this week I sat next to two investors and after an hour conversation all I can say - nuttin change from May 10th.

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