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Over the Hill tax-free zone in mixed review
Businesses yesterday cited uncertainty, confusion and lack of information as to why they are not taking advantage of the Over the Hill Tax Free Zone (OHTFZ) incentives.
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We must stop import of firearms
It is recorded that last year the United States reported more than 20,000 murders – the highest total since 1995 and 4,000 more than in 2019.
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FIBA Women’s EuroBasket: Jones and her team eliminated
GRAND Bahamian Jonquel Jones had another terrific game, but it wasn’t enough as Bosnia and Herzegovina ended their run at the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket in the quarterfinals on Tuesday in Strasbourg, France.
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Light at the end of the tunnel
THE Court of Appeal’s affirmation of an historic Supreme Court ruling on citizenship rights means there is light at the end of the tunnel for some residents who have long sought to be recognised as citizens of The Bahamas and to benefit from that recognition, one of five plaintiffs in the matter said yesterday.
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Heritage sites
Much has been said and no doubt will be said about a group of Bahamians seeking a contract from the FNM administration to manage some of our cultural and heritage sites. The current chairman of the FNM, Charles Culmer, has rightfully admitted that he is a part of such grouping along with others, inclusive of FNM and PLP supporters, et al. Such sites would include the forts; the Queen’s Staircase and other sites.
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Deandre Ayton soars for last second alley-oop, Suns top Clippers to take 2-0 lead in West finals
PHOENIX (AP) — Deandre Ayton jammed an alley-oop pass from Jae Crowder with 0.7 seconds left, giving the Phoenix Suns a thrilling 104-103 win over the Los Angeles Clippers last night in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.
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Track & Field: BAAA Nationals set for Friday return
THE stage is set for the return of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ National Track and Field Championships this weekend with some exciting matchups as athletes vie for spots on the various international events, including the 2020 Olympic Games.
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FACE TO FACE: True grit and guts have brought Donovan glory
DONOVAN J Rolle spent this Father’s Day in reflection and celebration. He is the proud father of two pairs of twins - London and Donovan Jr, Jaylen and Jayden. He is also the proud author of his second book, “The Heart of a Spartan” - an accomplishment he will celebrate with an official book release this week.
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Now Wells hopes herd immunity by August
MINISTER of Health Renward Wells says the government hopes the country achieves herd immunity against COVID-19 by August.
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PM hails $350m Shipyard move
The prime minister yesterday said the government is working on “a new partnership agreement” with the Grand Bahama Shipyard’s cruise line owners as he hailed their $350m investment in two new dry docks.
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FOCOL ‘won’t go past’ $12m on offer’s excess
FOCOL Holdings will retain some of “the oversubscription” on its recent $10m preference share issue, its chairman telling this newspaper: “In our minds we will not go past $12m”.
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Six faced court on murders
SEVERAL men were arraigned yesterday in connection with five separate homicides.
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‘Do or die’: Jones has another double double
Grand Bahamian Jonquel Jones posted another double-double to help Bosnia and Herzegovina win their first playoff game to stay alive in the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket Championships.
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Bahamas and all IFCs to feel tax compliance pinch
An attorney writes that this nation is being pushed to implement a 'low tax' regime
The past decade has witnesses an historically significant increase in international tax compliance measures.
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Controversial way to save The Bahamas
For many Bahamians, we believe that the country is nearing the crossroads of destiny.
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Junior golfers take home national amateur titles
HEATHCLIFF Kane and Anne Fernandez emerged as the Bahamas Golf Federation’s 2021 National Amateur Golf Championships’ male and female champions.
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Wells: We can vaccinate 30 percent by September
HEALTH Minister Renward Wells says he believes The Bahamas can vaccinate up to 30 percent of its population against the deadly coronavirus before September.
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Bahamas must replace vital infrastructure ‘every 20 years’
The Bahamas faces having to replace its entire infrastructure every 20 years due to its exposure to more severe and frequent hurricanes, an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) analysis has asserted.