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Boat registration fee rise ‘squeezes the small man’

LONG Island fishermen and tour operators are accusing the Government of seeking “to squeeze the small man out” over four- digit boating fee increases that have been suspended - at least for private vessels.

Bahamasair: Ticket rises, bag fees still up in the air

Bahamasair has yet to determine the timing or amount of any ticket price increases or baggage fee levies, its managing director said yesterday. Tracey Cooper, asked by Tribune Business when the national flag carrier plans to introduce the “nominal”

UPDATED: Medical teams are ready as vaccinations begin

AMID growing concerns over the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in some European countries, Health Minister Renward Wells has stressed that if any Bahamian were to experience negative post vaccination side effects, the government will respond “immediately”.

Attorney delighted ‘licensees not held hostage’ on taxes

A Freeport attorney yesterday expressed relief that the Government had not sought to “hold the licensees hostage” over the 20-year ‘blanket’ extension of their tax breaks.

Foulkes: Web shop job cuts unfortunate

A DAY after web shop Asure Win said it will close 11 locations and layoff about 50 workers, Labour Minister Dion Foulkes described impending staff cuts from the sector as “unfortunate”, but said there are several factors contributing to the closure of gaming houses aside from a tax increase.

Island Luck chief: ‘I was misled’ on web shop taxes

ISLAND Luck’s principal is alleging that the Government “misled” him over planned web shop tax increases, adding: “My legitimate expectation in a proper consultation was dashed.”

Food stores predict 20% sales decline

Food store retailers yesterday said they expect sales to drop by 20 percent between now and September. Atwell Ferguson, Golden Gates Supermarket’s general manager, told Tribune Business: “Sales have dropped for sure since the pandemic, and basically

Turnquest: Recovery to be slow and anaemic

The Government has not used all the economic stimulus tools available to it, the deputy prime minister revealed last night, having kept some in reserve in case the COVID-19 pandemic is "prolonged".

Cable: Bandwidth expansion drives 20% data growth

Cable Bahamas says it has seen a 20 per cent increase in Internet data usage since it increased subscriber bandwidth speeds last month, an improvement it plans to further build on.

'I’m often teased by my friends that we have great athletes, but no money'

SINCE the inception of the Caribbean Free Trade Association (Carifta) in Bridgetown, Barbados, in 1972, Jamaica has dominated the regional track and field meet, winning 36 of the 41 titles, including their 27th straight last year in Hamilton, Bermuda.

Central Bank: 20% pension contribution rate 'unsustainable'

THE Central Bank of the Bahamas said yesterday it was facing an “unstustainable” employee pension contribution rate of 20 per cent, following strong union objections over recent adjustments made to it.

Port's $21m offering 'beats' market price

The Arawak Port Development Company’s (APD) planned $21 million preference share issue, set to come to market next week, will have debt servicing costs two percentage points lower than projected.

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Paulette Louise Brown

Paulette Louise Brown, 69 a resident of Hibicus Lane, Blue Hill Road, died at her residence on April 11, 2018. She is survived by her father: Donald Brown; 5 sons: Keith, Marvin Samuel, Anthony & Bradley; numerous grand children; 1 …

Oreste Octavien

Oreste Octavien, 68 of Farrington Road died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, September 15th , 2018 He survived by his wife of 39 years, Narila Dean Octavien; Children: Altena, Joseline, Jocelyn and Johnny Octavien, Eden, Kirky and Vicent …

Iva Williams

Iva Williams age 78 yrs of Dorsett Street, Fox Hill died at The Princess Margaret Hospital December 17th, 2018. Mother Williams is survived by her children: Paulette Burrows, Sharon Pyfrom, Sophia Ferguson and Gregory Williams; Sons-in-law: Apostle Phalmon Ferguson and …

Pastor Viola Mackey

Pastor Viola Mackey age 92 affectionately called “Lenny” of Carsarilla Street Pinewood Gardens, and formerly of Waterford Eleuthera, died at her residence December 14th, 2017 Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME, and will be announced later. …

Harold Errol Deleveaux

Harold Errol Deleveaux, 58 a resident of 5th Street, Coconut Grove, died at PMH on 6th December, 2017. He is survived by his wife: Sonia; 4 sons: Rashad, Dominique, Errol, Jr. & Nado Deleveaux; 4 daughters: Yanell of USA, Lavette …

Marie Godin

Marie Godin Age:76 years A resident of Elizabeth Estates,Nassau N.P.,The Bahamas and formerly of Anse a Foleur,Haiti died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday 12th December,2017 She is survived by her Children:Marie Laurette Cartwright,William Gaudin,Elsie Gaudin Lundy,Nollie Cox,Moses Gaudin,and …

Enid Roker

Enid Roker, 73 of Blue Hill Road died on July 12 2018 at The Princess Margaret Hospital. She is survived by her Children: Runell & Gary Ferguson, Minister Karen Ingraham and Roasemary Roker; Sister: Mildred Roker, Rosemary Roker and Arnette …

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