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Strong Bahamian presence again in the Battle 4 Atlantis
THE 2015 Battle 4 Atlantis will include another stacked field, with not only two Bahamians, but some of the top incoming freshman classes in all of NCAA Division I basketball.
Banks see 30% profits increase
Bahamian commercial banks collectively enjoyed a 30 percent year-over-year profit increase to $109.2m during the 2023 second quarter due to rising interest income, it was revealed yesterday.
Supply shortage squeezes virtual learning expense
Electronics retailers yesterday warned that global demand has sent the price of virtual learning devices "skyrocketing" and created supply shortages as the October 5 school return looms.
Cleaning up Over-The-Hill
THE third phase of the Over-the-Hill programme’s clean up campaign took place over the weekend, with 80 people and 20 heavy duty companies working to remove litter in the Nassau Street and Collins Avenue areas.The effort saw cooperation between the D
Wreckers, Cybots win double header
THE New Providence Basketball Association continued its regular season action on Tuesday night at the AF Adderley Gymnasium with the Y-Care Wreckers and the Mail Boat Cybots winning the double header.
Fiscal Responsibility miss leaves doubt on Govt ‘turning tide’
The failure to deliver on the promised Fiscal Responsibility Act consultation has left the private sector doubting the wider Government’s “commitment to turning the fiscal tide”, the Chamber’s chairman says.
‘Phenomenal’: Briland at 90% of pre-COVID levels
Harbour Island resort operators yesterday revealed business activity is at 90 percent of pre-COVID levels for Easter and beyond as they hailed a “phenomenal” rebound from the pandemic.
Chisholm and Fox homer in MLB spring training
JASRADO “Jazz” Chisholm Jr and Lucius Fox both made an immediate impression early in Spring Training as Major League Baseball returned to play.
DeMarco and Bahamas earn 63-57 win over Red Raiders
Chris DeMarco got the first victory under his belt with the men’s national basketball team by pulling off a 63-57 decision over the Texas Tech Red Raiders at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium last night.
Fears property tax damage ‘irreparable’
ATTORNEYS and realtors yesterday expressed fears that much of the damage caused by the Government’s property tax over-billing is “irreparable” for Abaco and other Family Islands.
Junior Jumpers put their skills to the test
Junior Jumper riders put their skills to the test at the Equestrian Bahamas Jumper Show I at Mariposa Stables on Sunday.
Bahamas faces recession if US falls over ‘fiscal cliff’
The US could tip the Bahamian economy back into recession within eight months unless Washington reaches a deal by tonight to avert its so-called ‘fiscal cliff’, a former finance minister has warned.
Dropping air routes 'not political move'
BAHAMASAIR General Manager Henry Woods yesterday dismissed claims that the decision to drop routes to Treasure Cay was a politically motivated punitive measure.
$4.1bn pension liability a ‘Titanic-sinking iceberg’
The Government’s unfunded public sector pension liabilities will hit $4.1 billion by 2032 without proper reform, a leading accounting firm yesterday describing this as “unsustainable” and akin to “the iceberg that sank the Titanic”.
Receivers set aside $3m for Baha Mar preferential claims
Baha Mar’s receivers have set aside $3 million to pay potential preferred creditors of 17 companies that formed the ownership structure created by original developer, Sarkis Izmirlian.
My Winn Dixie nostalgia
A prominent Grand Bahamian fisherman informed me today that he saw a 10 pound bag of chicken wings going for $35 minus VAT in a major grocery store.
VAT health claims change ‘may’ not happen April 1
The Government “may not” implement the new VAT treatment for medical insurance claims payouts by its April 1 target, it was revealed yesterday, with the decision hinging on a meeting with healthcare stakeholders later this week.
Jones and Sun beaten in Playoffs
The rematch produced the same result for the second consecutive year as the Connecticut Sun were eliminated at home by the Phoenix Mercury in the second round of the WNBA playoffs.
Family Islands urge: ‘tax web shops to the hilt’
Family Island businessmen yesterday urged the government to “tax the web shop industry to the hilt” because it has left many communities “in shambles”.
Bahamas First in 18.5% motor claim increase
Bahamas First has seen a 20 percentage point decline in comprehensive insurance policies’ share of its auto book since the recession began, with total Bahamian motor claims increasing by 18.5 per cent in 2012. ==
