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$20m in contracts granted during mini PLP convention
MORE than $20 million in contracts has been granted to local contractors to develop the Bahamas Agriculture Marine Resources Scientific Institue (BAMRSI), PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts said during his speech at a mini PLP convention in North Andros on Saturday.
Fast track: Sprinter Devynne Charlton turning heads
BAHAMIAN head coach Rolando ‘Lonnie’ Greene may have had some reservations about running his Bahamian freshman Devynne Charlton in the women’s 200 metres at the Alex Wilson Invitational in South Bend, Indiana, over the weekend.
Caribbean rivals 'would love us to implement VAT'
The Bahamas’ Caribbean rivals “would love us to implement Value-Added Tax (VAT”, a Tax Coalition co-chair believes, because any increase in costs further undermines this nation’s ‘US proximity’ advantage.
New study casts doubt on West's Afghan plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new assessment of Afghanistan’s future says the country could revert to a terrorist haven unless US and international partners underwrite a larger — and more expensive — Afghan security force than is currently planned beyond 2014.
Small business VAT costs 'double' UK's
Bahamian small businesses will likely incur Value-Added-Tax (VAT) compliance costs that are double those of their UK counterparts, a Tax Coalition co-chair estimated yesterday, describing this as “out of control”.
Falcons survive 'awful' performance in debut
The Tabernacle Baptist Falcons survived what head coach Norris Bain called an “awful” performance to make a successful debut at this year’s Hugh Campbell Classic.
Junkanoo artisans revel in their new performance space
THE ARTISTRY of Junkanoo costumes cannot be fully appreciated by a view from the sidelines or the television screen. From afar, the colours are not as vibrant; the pieces are not as grand; the engineering and detail are overlooked. It is only through a close encounter that the full creative worth of costumes can be recognised.
Pirate town created at fort for Rum Festival
FESTIVAL Rum Bahamas is here this Friday, Saturday and Sunday and the “Rum Pirate” Town at Fort Charlotte is almost complete and includes more than 75 booths for local vendors selling their food, drinks art and crafts all locally made by local producers.
Man seeks time to secure attorney for murder appeal
ONE of three men sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a policeman asked the Court of Appeal for time to get the attorney he wanted to argue his appeal.
Students make the grade at Thanksgiving Awards
INDEFINITE suspensions will be eradicated in public schools, according to Director of Education Lionel Sands.
'Tireless worker' receives Golden Heart Award
THIS year’s Lady Sassoon Golden Heart Award went to Shelagh Farrington-Pritchard for her work with children and the elderly in need of assistance.
PLP starts countdown to convention
THE PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party will hold a series of mini-conventions in the Family Islands beginning this weekend, with the party’s major convention being held in November.
If he returns . . . a vertible rebuttal
EDITOR, The Tribune
Countdown to the IAAF World Relays
In less than 100 days, the new Thomas A Robinson National Stadium will play host to more than 40 countries, including the Usain Bolt-led Jamaica and a full fledged United States, in the initial International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) World Relays Bahamas 2014.
TOUGH CALL: Bahamian approach to recycling
DURING an informal discussion at a science conference on Abaco recently, the question of recycling came up, with one participant insisting that even the local breweries’ much-touted bottle re-use programme was not working.
$238m deficit exposes 'balanced Budget' need
The Government’s $238 million deficit for the 2013-2014 fiscal year’s first half shows there is “much more work to do”, a Tax Coalition co-chair said yesterday, even though it represented a 19.3 per cent year-over-year decline.
'After the Parade' - Junkanoo exhibit opens tonight
JUNKANOO enthusiasts are invited to join Bahamian costume designers as they showcase their work in an exhibition at the Central Bank of the Bahamas Art Gallery.
Investigating theft of iguanas
AS Deputy Prime Minister “Brave” Davis said in a press statement yesterday, it is important that the mysterious appearance of 13 Bahamian iguanas — one dead— discovered in luggage at Heathrow Airport, London, should be thoroughly investigated.
'Beautiful Burden' explores life's dualities
ARTIST Claudette Dean’s latest body of work, Beautiful Burden, explores her personal journey into the world of spirituality.
New tariff rates in March release
The Government is unlikely to release the revised Tariff Schedule before the beginning of March, as the private sector gears up to complete its Value-Added Tax (VAT) study “as quickly as humanly possible”.