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Turnquest: Only fair for web shops to pay 'their fair share'
FINANCE Minister K Peter Turnquest defended the government’s decision to increase taxes on gaming house operators on Thursday, saying it is only fair web shops pay “their fair share” for its impact on vulnerable communities.
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$12m bill for centre
$12m bill for centre By SANCHESKA BROWN Tribune Staff Reporter sbrown@tribunemedia.net DOCUMENTATION tabled in the House of Assembly revealed the government spent $12 million to build two new facilities at the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre, nearly do
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George Johnson
Mr. George Johnson Age 80 a resident of #10 Gardens Hills died at PMH 11th May, 2019. He is Survived By His Wife: Annamae Davis Johson, Sister: Leotha Miller, Son: Darren Johnson and Numerous other Relatives and Friends.
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Resort’s business down 80% via 15 year amenity loss
A Freeport timeshare resort is blaming the loss of “about 80 per cent” of its business on the 15-year failure of successive Royal Oasis owners to live up to their access and amenity provision obligations.
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Doctors chief: Non-COVID patient care ‘under threat’
Doctor’s Hospital’s top executive yesterday warned that care for non-COVID patients is “under threat” as pandemic sufferers drive bed occupancy levels at its main hospital to near 80 percent.
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No layoffs over laundry changes, says Atlantis
SENIOR Atlantis Vice-President Ed Fields insisted there would be “absolutely no layoffs” at the hotel after laundry workers were told some positions had been made redundant yesterday morning.
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Licences 'soon' for nation's second cellular provider, says PM
THE Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) will award licences to the country’s second cellular mobile services provider soon, Prime Minister Perry Christie said during his budget communication yesterday.
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SUFFERING ON THE STREET AS HEAT SOARS: Hot weather affecting everyone, but homeless are especially vulnerable
BAHAMIANS of all backgrounds are scrambling for relief from the brutal heat this summer, but for some of the country’s poorest residents, managing the conditions is an existential challenge.
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Ludovic Fils-Aime
Ludovic Fils-Aime Age: 80 years, A resident of Masons Edition, Nassau, N.P.; The Bahamas died at his residence on Sunday 23rd October, 2016. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Rest on Funeral Chapel Limited and details will be announced at …
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Is Christie now tolerant of such victimisation?
Prime Minister Christie once said: “There will be no payback time under my administration.”
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Mega Bemax hold off Texas Tech Red Raiders, 76-73
THE Bahamas Basketball Federation’s 2019 Summer of Thunder men’s play concluded on Sunday at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium with the Mega Bemax holding off Texas Tech Red Raiders 76-73. Meanwhile, over at the makeshift gymnasium in the ballroom at the
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Mr Prime Minister, is this not victimisation?
URBAN RENEWAL, the PLP’s solution to most of the country’s ills, has many Bahamians confused as to what it really is.
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STATESIDE: The changing faces of today’s America
THE government has announced that preparations are well underway for the next Bahamian national census. An estimated 119,000 households are due to be surveyed over the first three months of 2022. Ho-hum?
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McPhee-McCuin and Ole Miss Rebels top Flyers 63-50
It was a grand homecoming for coach Yolett McPhee- McCuin as her University of Mississippi Rebels ran away with their opening game of the Baha Mar Hoops Pink Flamingo Championship at the Baha Mar resort last night.
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Edris Moncur
Mrs. Edris Moncur age 80 yrs A Resident of Rock Sound Eleuthera and died in Deadman's Cay Long Island 5th March 2019 She is survrived by her 3 Children: Patchara McPhee, Cynthia and Nathanie Hall. Funeral arrangements will be announced …
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Hospital nears end of phase one
PHASE one of the urgent and emergency care project is nearing completion at Princess Margaret Hospital.
