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Attorney General hails ‘trailblazing’ carbon Bill
The Attorney General yesterday hailed the Carbon Credit Trading Bill as “trailblazing”, asserting that The Bahamas is further ahead of the entire world in having a “specific framework” to regulate this multi-million dollar activity.
Resort ‘hitting all targets’ with 95% of condos sold
The Goldwynn resort’s developer says its condominiums are 95 percent sold with the property “hitting all of its targets” ahead of what is predicted to be a strong 2024.
Garlic – the wonder herb
THERE are some bad tasting and smelling herbs like aloe, noni and garlic, but they sure work.
Debt-to-GDP lowered by a fifth, reports govt
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis commended his administration’s fiscal performance compared to that of the former administration’s pre-pandemic levels, telling the Opposition: “There is a reason why we are here and you there.”
Water Corp needs 'top up' to $20m subsidies
Water Corp needs 'top up' to $20m subsidies By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Water & Sewerage Corporation will "definitely need" an increase to the existing $20 million taxpayer subsidy allocated to it for the 2011-2012 fiscal year, its gene
BPC director blasts 'preposterous' action
A Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) director yesterday slammed "preposterous" environmental activists for seeking to block this nation from discovering whether it has natural resources to exploit.
Web shops facing taxation 'wipe out'
Sebas Bastian yesterday warned web shops face a “wipe out” from tax increases of up to 355 percent, as the sector accused the government of deliberately seeking to “cripple” it.The Island Luck chief confirmed to Tribune Business that he, and other op
'How could I compete' against 7 cents power?
A Bahamian businessman yesterday questioned “how am I supposed to compete” against foreign rivals whose all-in electricity costs are almost two-thirds lower than BPL’s fuel charge.Robert Myers, who also heads the Organisation for Responsible Governan
Govt ‘strained’ by first non-profit bill
The Government would have placed increased “financial strain” upon itself had it gone through with the initial Non-Profit Organisations Bill version, sector representatives warned.
Web shop tax hikes ‘in our best interests’
The web shop industry tax hikes are in “the best interests of the Bahamian people” due to the social costs the sector imposes, a Cabinet minister argued yesterday.
Warning of lower growth than forecast
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday slashed its 2013 economic growth forecast for the Bahamas by 80 basis points, prompting an Opposition MP to urge: “We have to find new ways to grow this economy.”
$1m refurbishment plan for Solomon's Lucaya Property
AML Foods Limited announced a $1million renovation of its flagship Solomon's store in Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday. More than 95% of the work on the Solomon’s Lucaya project, which is expected to be completed by mid-June, will be carried out by local contractors and artisans. The company also stated that most of the materials being used for the renovations will be sourced and purchased locally on island.
In the spotlight...
In the spotlight... Records fell, the St Augustine's College Big Red Machine took three divisions, and a series of keenly contested relay races concluded the 2012 edition of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) Scotiabank National High
Marines get jabs
EIGHTY people were vaccinated during the three days the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s Coral Harbour base was open as a COVID-19 inoculation site.
NCAA Division I: Bahamian players impressive early on
IN THE second week of the NCAA Division I basketball season, several Bahamian players continued their impressive showings early in the year.
Operations back at Abaco Big Bird
FOLLOWING a 3,000-product loss in July, an Abaco Big Bird poultry operations manager says the company resumed operations last week despite ongoing challenges.
Retailers: COVID vaccine not mandatory for workers
Bahamian retailers yesterday said they will not make it mandatory for employees to become vaccinated against COVID-19 as some voiced scepticism over the merits of becoming inoculated.
Eleuthera: Disney can end ‘decades’ long wait
ELEUTHERA’S Chamber of Commerce head yesterday voiced optimism that Disney’s Lighthouse Point project will end the “decades” long wait for new economic opportunities in the island’s south.
High Flyers soar to championship
The Breezes High Flyers had their best offensive output in the final game of the series to claim the New Providence Basketball Association Division II Championship.
Commonwealth Bank looks to rebound in game 2
COACH Wadye Watson said it’s always important to set the tune in a championship series by winning the opening game.
