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Roberts dismisses 'rinky dink' DNA

PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts has questioned how the DNA could believe that its “rinky dink outfit” and its “photoshopped” leader was prepared enough to be voted into office as the next government of the Bahamas.

Tax Coalition chief: 2015 reform 'doable'

A Tax Coalition co-chair yesterday said the implementation of a new taxation system in 2015 was “totally doable” given the right collaboration between government, the public and private sector, reiterating that tax reform without fiscal reform would “only address the symptom and not the core issues”.

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.

Many exemptions making VAT 'too damn complicated'

The Government’s proposed 150 exemptions risk making Value-Added Tax (VAT) “too damn complicated”, a well-known businessman yesterday warning this would result in increased tax rates and non-compliance.

‘V.A.T. will force the price of bread basket items to go up’

DESPITE assurances from the government that food prices will not rise with the introduction of Value Added Tax, New Zealand Tax Expert Dr Don Brash said yesterday that the costs of bread basket items will increase to some extent.

'Non-negotiable' tax reform complements

A Tax Coalition co-chair yesterday described improving the Government’s financial reporting to meet international standards as “non-negotiable”, and urged the Bahamas to follow New Zealand’s lead by legislating fiscal responsibility.

'Tsunami of disregard' for statutory process

Bahamian law has been repeatedly ignored to the benefit of wealthy developers due to a “culture of subservience” among civil servants, attorney Fred Smith, QC, told the Supreme Court.

Minnis will not be harmed by his gaffe

Malaysia has become a household word in the past few weeks in The Bahamas due to Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr Hubert Minnis comparing the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) administration to the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.

CARIFTA coach: It was a total team effort

HEAD coach Andy Knowles said he knew sooner or later the Bahamas would emerge as champions of the CARIFTA Swimming Championships.

Medical lab technology in the Bahamas

By Bonnie Culmer

The sensitive PM

EDITOR, The Tribune.

Paul sets sail for the Youth Olympics

WITH a pat on the back and some valuable instructions from legendary sailor Sir Durward ‘Sea Wolf’ Knowles, Paul de Souza said he’s all geared up to compete in the Second Summer Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China, August 16-28.

Bishop Lonford Bethel installed as Highway Church of God General Superintendent

THE Highway Church of God (Bahamas) recently marked a glorious note in its history with the installation of Bishop Lonford L Bethel as its fifth general superintendent.

Pinder says pledge to repeal tax was reckless

FINANCIAL Services Minister Ryan Pinder yesterday said it was reckless for opposition leader Dr Hubert Minnis to promise repealing any tax introduced by the Christie administration that causes suffering.

TAGLaw bolsters offshore presence with addition of Bahamas firm

St. Petersburg, Florida, USA – TAGLaw, an international alliance of independent law firms, has recently named Delaney Partners as its member for the Bahamas. John K. F. Delaney QC, former Attorney General of the Bahamas, founded Delaney Partners, which has quickly established itself as a leader in offshore services and a variety of financial practice areas.

Doctors Hospital corporate blood drive: Helping others save lives

A desperate attempt to save a life and a call to lend a helping hand to someone in need is what the Lyford Cay International School set out to do when they participated in Doctors Hospital’s Corporate Blood Drive programme for the second time this year.

FNM leader under fire over missing airline comment

THE “ill-spoken” comparison by opposition leader Hubert Minnis of the lost Malaysian airline to the PLP government was criticised by Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday.

Minnis vows to repeal tax

OPPOSITION leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday promised to repeal any tax introduced by the Christie administration that causes “pain, suffering and undue stress” to the Bahamian people if the FNM is elected in the next general election. He added that the signs of a suffering nation would show in the complaints and lifestyle changes of residents.

PM seeks to turn junkanoo into money earner for practitioners

JUNKANOO could bring a financial boost to Grand Bahama, said Prime Minister Perry Christie.

Marijuana users do not 'function perfectly'

“THERE is no such thing as being inebriated from weed. You can smoke all day long and still work, still drive, still talk, basically you can still function perfectly. But drink straight for two hours. You won’t be able to stand, talk or function at all. Yet weed is illegal... How did this planet get so stupid?”

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