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'It pains me to see them running barefoot'

Interbational Amateur Athletic Federation councilwoman Pauline Davis-Thompson said she’s impressed with the level of enthusiasm that has been demonstrated so far throughout the Bahamas for the inaugural IAAF World Relays set for May 25-26 at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium.

'The Bahamian Riviera'

By RENALDO DORSETT

Accountant slams Business Licence fee 'disaster'

A top accountant yesterday urged the Government to replace the “disastrous” Business Licence fee with a corporate income tax, warning that the current system discouraged growth and investment.

Demitri primed for another stellar season with Hokies

AFTER a breakout freshman season in 2012, Demitri Knowles is primed for another stellar season as he becomes a bigger part of the Virginia Tech Hokies’ offense this fall.

NAD 'deeply concerned' on US air traffic cuts

THE NASSAU Airport Development Company (NAD) said yesterday it was “deeply concerned” over the impact of US air traffic control staff reductions, in addition to similar cuts at US Customs & Border Control (USCBP) operations at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA).

Miller and new BOC vice presidents to attend IOC conference in Peru

RETURNED president Wellington Miller, accompanied by newly elected vice presidents Cora Hepburn and Derron Donaldson, are scheduled to leave town today for Lima, Peru, to attend the World Conference of the International Olympic Committee’s Sports for All programme.

Social services staff speak out over ‘neglect’

THE Department of Social Services is speaking out over what it claims to be “years of systematic neglect”, including staff shortages, limited internet access, no health insurance or risk allowance, and a myriad of other problems.

40 fathers honoured for the nation's 40th anniversary

AS part of the country’s 40th Independence celebrations, Mount Tabor Full Gospel Baptist Church will be honouring 40 outstanding fathers.

Prince Charles witnessed last day as a British colony

PRINCE Charles enjoyed the Bahamas’ last day as a British colony, hosting a formal reception at Government House for dignitaries from 52 countries overseeing the end of over 300 years of British sovereignty.

BAISS softball championship series next week

After two days of sudden death playoff rounds, championship series are all set to conclude the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools’ softball season next week.

Street Legends MVP Grandison awarded $12,000 scholarship

THE Street Legends Organisation embarked on new territory this weekend when they hosted their first inter-school event, the “Private vs Government Schools Scholarship Quest.”

PM promises no economy shrink from tax reform

The Tax Coalition’s co-chair yesterday described Prime Minister Perry Christie’s pledge that he would not allow tax reform to slow the economy as “fantastic”, telling Tribune Business the organisation hoped to make “some real headway” shortly.

Killer's death penalty set aside

THE COURT of Appeal yesterday ordered a murder convict to be resentenced by the Supreme Court after they set aside the death penalty imposed on him for the murder of a policeman who was killed in the line of duty outside The Tribune.

New board named for GB Christian Council

FOLLOWING the controversial dissolution of the entire executive board of the Grand Bahama Christian Council in March amid homosexual allegations involving an executive, a new slate of officers was elected Tuesday night.

VAT rate rise 'criminal' if no compliance

A former Bahamas Chamber of Commerce president yesterday it was “criminal” for the Government to already be talking about increasing the 7.5 per cent Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate prior to getting the existing tax system’s compliance levels to 80 per cent.

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