All results / Stories
Sort By
Date
Authors
- Everyone
- Neil Hartnell (53)
- Brent Stubbs (34)
- Samora St Rose (34)
- Natario McKenzie (30)
- Renaldo Dorsett (21)
- Paco Nunez (17)
- Alesha Cadet (13)
- Ava Turnquest (13)
- Eloise Poitier (12)
- Karin Herig (12)
Dinkleman speaks at the launch of Zonta's 'Say No' Campaign
John Dinkelman, US Chargé d’Affaires, said: “It is a pleasure to be here with you today as we stand together to eliminate violence against women.
BSC softball playoff picture all set after tonight's game
lT will come down to one game tonight in the Bankers’ Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex to complete the entire playoff picture for the Baptist Sports Council’s 2013 Coca-Cola Softball Classic.
Volpi, Morales win half marathon
Once was not enough for Jonathon Volpi. After coming here for the first time last January to win the half marathon in the third annual Marathon Bahamas weekend, Volpi returned and pulled off another victory in the inaugural Bahamas Half Marathon.
PM silent on double dipping
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday declined to answer questions about the ongoing strife between BEC and its union, the unrest among teachers, the “double dipping” benefits controversy and other pressing matters.
VAT 'fait accompli' without coalition
Value-Added Tax (VAT) would “likely be a fait accompli” without the private sector’s efforts through the Coalition for Responsible Taxation, its co-chair told Tribune Business.
Student earns her reward for top grades at school
AT 15 years old, Jada Charlton is carrying a full course load at the College of the Bahamas in pursuit of her goal of becoming a brain surgeon.
Major opponent: I will not lose this fight
ROGER Rosa said he’s not concerned that he’s fighting in the Bahamas for the first time. He predicted that he doesn’t intend to leave town without a victory over Meacher ‘Pain’ Major.
Gambling to be VAT exempt
THE decision to exempt games of chance, gambling and lotteries from Value-Added Tax has sparked calls for the government to clarify its position on web shop gaming.
Baha Mar: $275m awarded to locals
BAHA MAR has awarded roughly $275 million worth of work, close to 70 per cent of its commitment pledge, to Bahamian contractors to-date, a senior executive said yesterday.
Commercial property sales 'VAT exempt'
Realtors yesterday warned that adding Value-Added Tax (VAT) to already “astronomically high” transaction costs would stifle home buying activity at a time when the Government should “be doing the exact opposite”.
News of president's death left the Bahamas in shock
‘NEWS of the attack on President Kennedy and of his death half an hour after he was shot struck Nassau like a cold chill this afternoon.’
TOUGH CALL: Confusion and anger in VAT debate
THE problem with the government’s inept handling of the value-added tax initiative is that no-one really wants to advocate higher taxes – even if you are a partisan warrior.
Attorney poll on Investments Board
The Bahamas Bar Association is set to survey its members on their experiences in dealing with the Investments Board, in a bid to develop a more “consistent” process that approves completed applications within 30-45 days.
Water plant exceeding contract supply by 20%
BISX-listed Consolidated Water says its main Nassau plant is supplying 20 per cent more water than required under the terms of its contract with the Water & Sewerage Corporation, as it awaits the Government’s decision on whether it will continue to operate the Windsor facility.
Golden Gates rout Macedonia with 10-run rule
WHAT a way to come back. After watching Salem Union celebrate with a big walk-off victory on a three-run homer from JeVaughn Saunders on Saturday, Golden Gates men came back on Tuesday night as the Baptist Sports Council continued its 2013 Coca-Cola Softball Classic, taking their frustration out on Macedonia.
Talk of VAT started under PLP during buoyant economy
THE mess to which Mr Bradley Roberts referred as the reason for the PLP’s introduction of VAT into The Bahamas began in earnest under the PLP’s watch between fiscal 2002/3 and 2006/7.
Date set for appeal in Nygard contempt case
THE Court of Appeal has set a date for multi-millionaire Peter Nygard’s appeal against a judge’s finding that he was guilty of contempt for disobeying an order pending the hearing of a civil matter involving himself and his billionaire neighbour, Louis Bacon.
Gov't fiscal mess is 'all our fault'
Every Bahamian must take responsibility for the Government’s financial mess, a co-chair for the private sector’s Tax Coalition yesterday warning there was “no quick fix” and that all would have to become “accountable” to mend the fiscal woes.
Top ten head to triple elimination
ANOTHER WEEK of X Factor USA has brought another list of surprises. The return of wild-card contestant Josh Lev, made it a quick elimination for one unlucky contestant in the Top 13.