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DPM: We must review taxation after ‘blacklist’

THE Deputy Prime Minister yesterday said the Bahamas’ tax system must be reviewed following the European Union (EU) ‘blacklisting’, with the Government “praying” for a swift removal.

Governance study’s multi million diversifying boost

The Bahamas could enjoy a multi-million dollar jobs and economic diversification boost with policy reforms to facilitate targeted investment in key industries, amid warnings that “major economic assets are at risk”.

'They'll do anything to harm my name' – Ex-Sky chief hits out at airline's former financier

Sky Bahamas' former principal says efforts by the airline's main financier to discredit him by instigating police probes in The Bahamas and US "shows the lengths they will go to damage my name".

Offshore finance demise

Recent events are somewhat discouraging which I can only conclude will bring about the termination of the Bahamas as an Offshore Financial Centre and place even more emphasis on Tourism as the main and only driver of the Bahamas Economy.

Bahamas Ferries ‘road map’ survives planning go-ahead

All parties to the Bahamas Ferries controversy in Abaco are sticking to the agreed resolution “road map” after it was almost derailed by an unexpected planning approval.

Landfill ‘biggest pain source’ for Bahamas Waste

Bahamas Waste yesterday branded the New Providence landfill “our biggest source of pain” in 2016, with “disastrous” waiting times and equipment damage undermining revenue performance that was 8 per cent above expectations.

FLIFF on location picks stars of moviemaking

FREEPORT – The third annual FLIFF On Location: Grand Bahama Island film festival wrapped up on Sunday, November 3 at the Pelican Bay Hotel.

Bahamas urges OECD: Stop the 'blacklists'

THE Bahamas wants the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) and its affiliates to stop using so-called ‘blacklists’ to pressure international financial centres, arguing that “greater transparency” can be achieved through different means.

Bahamas 6th overall at FIBA U-15 tourney

THE US Virgin Islands shot just 45 per cent from the free throw line, but made 5-6 down the stretch within the game’s final minute to keep the Bahamas at bay in the finale for both teams at the 2014 FIBA Centrobasket Under-15 men’s tournament.

On Da Hook

THE best place to target Yellowfin Tuna in the Bahamas are on the ‘humps’ according to Bahamas Sport Fishing Network (BSFN) experts.

Fidelity Bahamas Optimist sails on Saturday

YOUNG Bahamian sailors from Nassau, Eleuthera, Harbour Island, Abaco, Exuma, Long Island and Grand Bahama will compete in the Fidelity Bahamas Optimist Championships for the title of national optimist champion this coming weekend.

Poets, rapper and writers to join camp with peers

Poets, rapper and writers to join camp with peers The winners of the first "Youth Express" essay, rap and poetry contest, co-sponsored by the United States Embassy in partnership with the Bahamas National Drug Council, are participating in a National Pee

Engineers unveil new Board line-up

THE Bahamas Society of Engineers (BSE) yesterday announced that in March 2012, Robert Reiss and Ray McKenzie resigned as president and secretary respectively. It added that it had selected a new Board that will govern t

BFSB receives student prizes

Student of the Year Award Sponsors have presented the 2012 prizes to the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB). Left to right: Renee Barrow, human resources manager, Societe Generale Private Banking; Aliya Allen, chief executive, BFSB; Jean-Marc Fellay, chairman, the Association of International Banks & Trust Companies in the Bahamas; and Anastacia Johnson, administrator for the Association of International Banks & Trust Companies (AIBT).

BTC invests $40k in latest outlet

BTC invests $40k in latest outlet The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has invested $40,000 into the transformation of its High Rock retail store in Grand Bahama, the third of 50 openings planned for this year. The overhaul of the 160-square feet

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