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DIANE PHILLIPS: Strange as a 3-dollar bill, but it’s real and I get it
I HAVE a $3 bill. It’s Bahamian. I can’t remember where or when I got it, but I always believed there was something special about it so I tucked it away in a small basket with other odds and ends in my daughter’s room right next to a US $2 bill which I also cannot recall where or when I got it.
Gov’t targets property tax tripling to $400m
The Government is aiming to more-than-triple annual real property tax collections to at least $400m as a key component in its ambitions to achieve a 25 percent revenue-to-GDP ratio.
VAT slash ‘not reckless’ as revenues up $160m
The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday said the VAT rate cut “is not a reckless, populist act” as he revealed the Government has outperformed first half revenue targets by $160m.
NACAC President Mike Sands says 2021 ‘will be very hard act to follow’
COMING off what could only be described as an exceptional year for the North American, Central American and Caribbean, president Mike Sands said their athletes will be hard pressed to surpass their achievements in 2021, but they’re looking forward to greater success in 2022.
Deandre Ayton clears COVID-19 protocols
DEANDRE Ayton recently cleared COVID-19 protocols but while fans are still waiting for his return to the court, the Phoenix Suns centre appeared on the leaderboard for a spot in the NBA All-Star game.
STATESIDE: Just another date in the calendar? I don’t think so
HAVE you ever googled your birthday? Or maybe your wedding day, or the day your child was born? Have you wondered what else might have happened on a date that has special significance for you?
Tourism in ‘huge win’ on COVID test ease
Bahamian tourism was yesterday said to have secured “a huge win” after millions of dollars in visitor bookings were rescued by the Government suspending tougher COVID testing measures.
Tourism urges Gov’t to cut 14-day quarantine
Bahamian tourism operators are urging the Government to reduce the 14-day COVID quarantine period, and bring it into line with US and UK measures, to give a further peak season boost.
90 percent of Virtual Junkanoo production team had COVID-19
YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg revealed yesterday that 90 percent of the team contracted to produce a virtual Junkanoo show had COVID-19, which has affected the production.
Worker shortage fears on Omicron explosion
Bahamian employers yesterday voiced fears that the rapid explosion in Omicron cases could result “in our whole system being challenged” by the absence of key workers.
Dire predictions of how bad it could be
A NEW study has projected that due to the Omicron variant in The Bahamas, daily case numbers could reach a high of 2,610 by February 13.
Air Canada’s pause ‘certainly bad news’
A senior tourism official yesterday said he would have been more “worried” if Air Canada had suspended its weekly Exuma flight for commercial reasons rather than COVID-19.
FACE TO FACE: A sacred place shared by generations
WHEN Joan Rolle first stepped foot on her property in Exuma it took her breath away. The panoramic views of the beautiful sea, the rolling hills… the scene was so awe inspiring she called it “a spiritual experience”.
ISLAND INSIGHTS – Climate Change: Are we ready?
In this segment, we will explore the issues Small Island Developing States (SIDS) such as The Bahamas face regarding climate change. The Bahamas, among other countries within the region, are extremely vulnerable and sensitive to the direct and indirect impact of climate change. It is a topic of concern that some countries have taken seriously while others are moving at a slower pace to address such pertinent issues.
Minister cautions local sporting federations to wait for all-clear
Although most people are eager to resume the full level of competition in the country, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg cautioned the local associations and federations to wait until the all-clearance is given by the Ministry of Health Wellness.
Buddy’ scores 26, Kings cool down Heat
CHAVANO “Buddy” Hield concluded 2021 in a bit of a shooting slump but had a resurgent performance to lead his Sacramento Kings to win in his first game of 2022.
Bastian records 4th double double of season
BAHAMIAN student athletes at various levels of NCAA basketball opened their conference schedules following a series of COVID-19 related postponements.
Cruise ship with COVID cases denied entry to Ocean Cay
HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville confirmed on Friday the cruise ship MSC Seashore was denied entry by the government to Ocean Cay because of a number of COVID-19 cases on board.
VAT change prompts hirings
Super Value will bring in new staff to help with its Value Added Tax (VAT) re-pricing for the January 1 switch to 10 percent from 12 percent.
Murder toll for year stands at 119
THE country recorded 119 homicides so far in 2021, a 75 percent increase when compared with the 68 that occurred during the same period in 2020.
