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Celebrating Art in Public Spaces

HE CREATED landmark sculptures that have delighted both Bahamians and visitors alike for decades, and now the work of local artist Stephen Burrows is being carried on by his children with the help of a new foundation.

Auto chief urges Business Licence levy 'roll back'

The Bahamas Motor Dealers Association’s (BMDA) president yesterday urged the Government to “roll back” Business Licence fees to the pre-2010 rate of 0.5 per cent, disclosing that his group had to “scrape together” $500,000 to cover this year’s increase.

Baha Mar gets over 14,000 job requests

BAHA MAR said yesterday that it has received more than 14,000 job applications to-date, a senior executive noting that up to 700 hires would come from its Leadership Development Institute (LDI) initiative.

Baha Mar: Morgans is 'still part of plans'

Exuma’s February Point project is aiming to hire a further 120-140 persons when construction work ramps up within the next two months, its owners yesterday telling Tribune Business the project was “moving a little faster than we anticipated”.

Abaco 'thrilled' at airport's opening

ABACO businesses yesterday said they were “thrilled” at the opening of the new Marsh Harbour airport, one noting that the new terminal would likely facilitate more direct flights and create greater economic benefits.

Moves over FNM convention

FREE National Movement Chairman Darron Cash says he plans to put questions to the FNM’s central council regarding a convention where all positions, including leader and deputy will be contested.

Retail chief: Bahamas 'would accept' 5% VAT

The Bahamas “would accept a 5 per cent VAT with no exemptions” and 100 per cent enforcement of all other taxes, Super Value’s owner believes, predicting that the Government will now “relaunch” its preferred reform model.

Meet our athletes

TEAM BAHAMAS profiles for the inaugural IAAF World Relays Bahamas at the new Thomas A Robinson National Stadium this weekend:

Clubs and societies 23/5/14

Cycling Club Bahama. - Upcoming Events:

Ollie returns home to take care of business

THE Tribune Media Group has appointed Ollie Dupuch-Ferguson, a man with decades of experience in administration in various sectors of Bahamian working life, as its new Chief Operating Officer.

Fiscal reform 'a joke' if no $500m energy savings

The Bahamas could save up to $500 million per annum with the right energy sector reforms, a Tax Coalition co-chair yesterday saying it was “a joke” to believe this nation’s fiscal and economic woes could be fixed without it.

Political career in balance as Bostwick faces court

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday said the party has not made a decision on whether John Bostwick will be asked to resign his post in the Senate because of the recent criminal charge brought against him.

Americans accused of manslaughter face delay

TWO Americans accused of killing a fellow countryman in Bimini must wait six weeks before their manslaughter case is fast-tracked to the Supreme Court for trial.

B.T.C. probes U.S. 'spying' claim

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) last night promised to urgently investigate “the integrity” of its cellular network, amid claims that the US National Security Agency (NSA) is intercepting almost every mobile call made in the Bahamas.

New stadium fully certified and ready for World Relays

THE new Thomas A Robinson National Stadium, with its aqua colour lined in white on the chevron surface, is now fully certified, just in the nick of time for the hosting of the inaugural International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) World Relays Bahamas this weekend.

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