Airlines in concerns over fee increases
Airlines yesterday voiced concern over fee increases imposed by The Bahamas which have contributed to rising costs following a sluggish September for many carriers.
DIANE PHILLIPS: The people in your life you don’t even know
Until I picked up the paper the other day and saw the bold, two-line deep, six columns across headline ‘The Tribune Mourns the loss of dedicated long-time employee Althea Scantlebury’ I had no idea what she looked like.
Fifth William ‘Knucklehead’ Johnson Cross Country Championship this Saturday
AFTER postponing the event two weeks because of the inclement weather, the Silver Lightning Athletic Club will host the fifth William “Knucklehead” Johnson Cross Country Championship on Saturday.
Legendary Bahamian boxer Gomeo Brennan honoured in London
THE Tower Bridge Leonardo Hotel in London on September 29 was the scene of a grand ball organised by the Commonwealth Boxing Council (CBC), on the occasion of its 70th anniversary.
‘Painting the streets red’ in memory of ‘Unca Lou’
FOR the 13th year, the family of St Augustine’s College will “paint the streets red” as they keep the memory alive of the late sporting icon/principal and coach Leviticus “Unca Lou” Adderley.
KENT BAZARD: Hitting the Wall - Overcoming Obstacles in Weight Loss
WHEN it comes to weight loss, many people start their journey with a burst of motivation and see early results.
AG Office finalising renewable energy PPA projects on the Family Islands
ENERGY Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis said the Office of the Attorney General is finalising negotiations for power purchase agreements with bidders selected to carry out renewable energy projects on the Family Islands.
DPM: Five-year infrastructure spend on Exuma is record high
The deputy prime minister yesterday asserted that the $150m in infrastructure investments underway on Exuma are “more than we’ve ever seen in any five-year period in modern Bahamian history”.
Mingoes fall to MAU in South Florida
DORAL, Florida — The University of The Bahamas men’s soccer team suffered a 6-0 defeat against the Millennia Atlantic University Macaws at the Doral Meadow Park Football Field in Doral, Florida, on October 17.
Guardians stun ‘Jazz’ and the Yankees 7-5
The Cleveland Guardians took some of the pressure off themselves and placed it on Bahamian Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr and his New York Yankees in their Major League Baseball’s 2024 American League Championship Series.
Kaylia Capri: ‘I’m about to take that beautiful title off your beautiful waist’
BAHAMIAN female pro wrestler Kaylia Capri said her main objective in coming home to compete again is to dismantle Mazerati for the All Caribbean Wrestling (ACW) women’s championship belt.
CARL HIELD: ‘I kindly request that you review my situation’
AFTER a long and illustrious amateur career, Carl Hield ventured into the professional ranks and, in just one year, he’s made tremendous strides having won a championship belt and successfully defending it.
Tax incentive plan ‘to cut cost’ of business
THE government plans to introduce tax incentive legislation to reduce the cost of doing business, according to Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper.
Corporate taxation Bill causes Freeport fears
The Attorney General yesterday confirmed that the 15 percent corporate income tax “will apply” in Freeport amid fears it may conflict with the city’s founding treaty and other laws.
CLICO failure exposes need to ‘better protect small man’
The Bahamas must “better protect the small man” from unscrupulous companies, a prominent cleric urged yesterday, as CLICO victims receive the latest payouts on their surrendered or in-force life insurance policies.By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net
Companies hail ‘big leap’ on business ease tax promises
Bahamian companies yesterday hailed “a big leap” forward if the Government delivers on its pledge to enact ease of business-friendly incentives alongside corporate income tax reforms.
Hospital expansion plans revealed at loyalty launch
Representatives of Doctor’s Hospital revealed their plans of expansion on the Family Islands during the announcement of their Loyalty Advantage Membership Programme.
Businesses question whether bills will be cut by power deal
QUESTIONS have been raised about the effect on BPL rates after Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis announced the government finalised a power purchase agreement for a new 117 megawatt power plant.
