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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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Time for the bank system to be changed
Re: Article “Why do we put up with these banks?”
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Water polo medal haul: Making a splash at Carifta
TEAM Bahamas continues to establish its position as a regional powerhouse in CARIFTA water polo and captured three medals at the event for the second consecutive year.
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$8m Royal Towers upgrades near end
Atlantis is close to completing the $8 million renovations in the Royal Towers, which employed more than 100 Bahamians via the hiring of local contractors.
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Club helping to build leaders of the future
THE newest EarlyAct club in the country celebrated its charter night at Xavier’s Lower School.
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Fourteen Clubs Golf Academy hosts first event of 2024
While many were enjoying the festivities on Majority Rule Day, juniors along with adults participated at the third Front 9 Golf Tournament Series drive, chip and putt event at the Bahamas Golf Federation’s Practice Facility.
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Bahamas softball in co-ed slow pitch cup tourney
THE Bahamas Government Departmental Softball Association, with a much beefed up national team, is heading to the 2018 World Baseball Softball Confederation’s Co-Ed Slow Pitch International Cup Tournament next week.And BGDSA president Dwaine Stevens i
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Abaco non-profit injects $1m into Dorian rebuild
A North-Abaco non-profit organisation has spent about $1m on rebuilding Bahamian homes on Treasure Cay in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. Tom Wheeler, member of the Treasure Cay Property Owners’ Association (TCPOA), and major donor to the North A
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Youth fishing contest to help island's schools
FREEPORT – The Grand Bahama Shipyard has announced plans for its third annual Youth Benefit Fishing Tournament to raise funds that will help three government schools on the island.
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BORCO enjoys 10% Q3 revenue rise
The Bahamas Oil Refining Company (BORCO) enjoyed a 9.8 per cent year-over-year revenue increase for the 2012 third quarter due to an extra 1.1 million barrels of storage capacity coming online, as it increased its share of its parent’s international operations to 93 per cent.
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Queenie C Williamson-Rose
Queenie C. Williamson-Rose age 81 years of Mt. Pleasant Village, Lyford Cay and formerly of Pinefield, Acklins died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, August 26th, 2015. She is survived by her sons: Deno, Bernard and Jonathan Watkins; daughter: …
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Hester Bernice Johnson
Rev. Hester Bernice Johnson, 81 a resident of #10 Ixora Ave. Garden Hills #2 & formerly of the Bluff, Cat Island, died at PMH on 16 August, 2016. She is survived by her 3 daughters: Stephanie Johnson, Rhinia Smith & …
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Timothy Alvin Saunders
Mr. Timothy Alvin Saunders affectionately called “Smart” age 81 years, a resident of Derby Road, Yellow Elder Gardens and formerly of Staniel Creek, Andros, died at his residence on Monday, 6th February, 2017. He is survived by His Companion: Vanessa; …
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Willamae Rahming-Rolle
Mrs. Willamae Rahming-Rolle, 81 A resident of Strachan’s Corner off East Street, Nassau Bahamas and formerly of Black Point, Andros, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday 27th March, 2017. She is survived by her Children: Joycelyn Bowe, Amos, …
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Lionel Hulin Rose Sr.
DEATH NOTICE Lionel Hulin Rose Sr. age 81 years old of #44B Burial Ground Corner and formerly of Cat Island died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, February 10th, 2013. He is survived by his sons: Fenrick and Jeffrey …
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RODNEY WENDALL HASTIE
RODNEY WENDALL HASTIE aged 74 of #81 Collins Avenue died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, July 24th, 2013. He is survived by his Wife: Vernall Hastie; Children: Wendell Hastie, Anthony “Tony” Hastie, Euleta Cartwright, Laura Lee Gibson, Carol …
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Aaron Raymond Mackey
DEATH NOTICE: Aaron Raymond Mackey, 81, of 2nd Street the Grove and formerly of Water Ford, Eleuthera died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, April 6, 2012. He is survived by his five sons: Raymond, Roderick, Brian, Anthony and …
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Kelly Elmore Adderley
Kelly Elmore Adderley, 81 a resident of Nicholl’s Town, Andros & formerly of Burnt Ground, Long Island, died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, December 1, 2019. He is survived by his wife: Beatrice Adderley; 1 son: Brandon Kelly …
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Bahamas richest country in Caribbean
THE Bahamas is the richest country in the Caribbean community ranked by gross national income per capita, according to a new report.
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Garlic – the wonder herb
THERE are some bad tasting and smelling herbs like aloe, noni and garlic, but they sure work.