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US will not tolerate online gaming
ALTHOUGH the future of a web shop industry for the Bahamas remains locked in the bosom of the courts, we suggest to Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe that he should not depend too heavily on American tourists becoming involved in the game of the dice. One look at what’s happening between the US and the twin island nation of Antigua and Barbuda should cool Mr Wilchcombe’s ardour about getting Americans involved.
Businessman urges capital gains tax
A well-known businessman yesterday suggested the Bahamas implement a small capital gains tax on property transaction profits, as he warned the Government not to “pile” its National Health Insurance scheme on top of Value-Added Tax (VAT).
RBC donates $35,000 to BSF for Swimming Nationals
FOR the 30th consecutive year, the Royal Bank of Canada has pledged their financial support to the Bahamas Swimming Federation for their National Swimming Championships this weekend, cementing the longest partnership of any sporting body and corporate business in the country.
Auto industry urges $15k low threshold
The Government was yesterday urged to increase the lowest auto tax bracket threshold from $10,000 to $15,000, on the grounds this would enable Bahamians to better afford more efficient, environmentally friendly new vehicles.
Miss Bahamas Organisation introduces new pageant system
On Sunday, August 3, the most beautiful women from throughout the country will face off in not one, but two competitions to choose the nation’s ambassadors to the Miss World and Miss Universe pageants. The double-header event – under the theme “Beauty Personified” – will be an historic moment for the Miss Bahamas pageant. For the first time, all contestants competing in the national finals will be winners representing districts from across the country.
UPDATED: Office of the Prime Minister releases statement on Hurricane Fiona
RESIDENTS of the southern Bahamas were bracing for tropical storm conditions last night as Hurricane Fiona continued on its path towards those Family Islands.
PM slams VAT ‘doomsday prophets and pundits’
Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday slammed the “doomsday prophets and pundits” over Value-Added Tax (VAT), lauding its implementation as “remarkably smooth” and suggesting it would serve as a model for reforming other existing taxes.
Richardson talks national team baseball, youth movement
ACCORDING to Bahamian baseball pioneer Antoan Richardson, the continued success of Bahamian players with the Great Britain Baseball programme should intensify efforts for The Bahamas to field its own independent senior national team.
PM hails $350m Shipyard move
The prime minister yesterday said the government is working on “a new partnership agreement” with the Grand Bahama Shipyard’s cruise line owners as he hailed their $350m investment in two new dry docks.
WORLD VIEW: US–Cuba normalisation could increase production of COVID-19 vaccines
IF US President Joe Biden eases the trade embargo against Cuba, one benefit to developing countries, including the Caribbean, could be greater access to coronavirus vaccines at an affordable price.
Govt spending rise ‘doesn’t give comfort’ on fiscal correction
The Government’s increased spending is “giving little comfort” that the Bahamas can correct its fiscal imbalances, the Chamber of Commerce’s chairman warned yesterday.
'Many will die if we don't take this seriously'
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands warned yesterday if the country does not take the COVID-19 threat seriously, “many of us will die,” adding health officials are not certain when the fast-spreading pandemic will end.
Twelve-year-old Finley Lambert sails away with Optimist National Championship title
AFTER returning since it was postponed in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic, 12-year-old Finley McKinney Lambert clinched the Optimist National Championship title in the waters of Montagu Bay.
Disney’s go-ahead in ‘$400m’ project: Lighthouse Point plan allows land for national park
THE government and Disney Island Development Ltd have signed a Heads of Agreement for the construction of a $250m to $400m cruise port and entertainment facility at Lighthouse Point, Eleuthera.
Swimmer leaves hospital after record-breaking feat in Bahamas
CHLOE McCardel, the Australian ultra-marathon swimmer who recently swam nearly 80 miles from the southern tip of Eleuthera to New Providence, has been released from the Princess Margaret Hospital and is recuperating in a hotel, The Big T can confirm.
Swimmer leaves hospital after record-breaking feat in Bahamas
CHLOE McCardel, the Australian ultra-marathon swimmer who recently swam nearly 80 miles from the southern tip of Eleuthera to New Providence, has been released from the Princess Margaret Hospital and is recuperating in a hotel, The Big T can confirm.
Attorney General’s office begins medical insurance benefit enrollment; govt pledges to cover 80 percent
ATTORNEYS and Magistrates of the Office of the Attorney General will be provided with medical insurance, it was revealed yesterday.
100 youths enlist in guard scheme
NEARLY 100 young people from throughout the country that have enlisted in the Bahamas National Youth Guard programme are in Grand Bahama for three months of training at the Police College in Freeport.
Construction finds a regulatory home
By Simon Cooper Res Socius Some things are really strange. We have guarantees for just about everything these days, and that even includes a notice promising that some biscuits have never seen a nut before - unless, of course, the factory owner went craz
Construction finds a regulatory home
By Simon Cooper Res Socius Some things are really strange. We have guarantees for just about everything these days, and that even includes a notice promising that some biscuits have never seen a nut before - unless, of course, the factory owner went craz
