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Perry Newton: ‘So far it’s been a very good year’
Despite the fact there has been some turmoil in the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association over the past few years, Perry Newton is still determined to manoeuvre through the storm to carry out his mandate as president.
Flag football teams make final push for playoffs
After eight weeks of flag football action courtesy of the Bahamas Flag Football League, teams used this past weekend to see where they measure up against each other.
Elana Mackey pleased with her performance
ELANA Mackey said she has been really pleased with her progress during her past season at Mars Hill University in North Carolina.
Arbitration ‘key tool’ for economic benefit
Arbitration is an "important tool" that will improve The Bahamas' competitiveness, ease of doing business and slash the time and money incurred by companies in pursuing expensive court litigation, a Cabinet minister asserted yesterday.
INSIGHT: Atlantis throwing its weight around over competitors
THE waters around Atlantis seem far from peaceful these days.
WORLD VIEW: 1.5°C is upon us - are we prepared?
THE report on May 17, from the World Meteorological Organization, (WMO) that global temperatures are likely to surge to record levels in the next five years should have sent all Caribbean institutions, such as the CARICOM Secretariat, the Caribbean Development Bank, and the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre, into overdrive to explore further ways in which the region could accelerate efforts to avert this calamity.
‘Hold owners to account’ for pit bull attacks
BAHAMAS Humane Society President Kim Aranha said dog owners who fail to train or restrain their pit bulls properly should be heavily fined, but pit bulls should not be banned.
Real estate faces greatest corporate tax burden rise
Real estate firms will experience the highest increase in their tax burden for each of the four corporate income tax options that the Government is proposing as replacements for the turnover-based Business Licence fees.
Corporate tax plan 'dead on arrival' unless wider reform
The Government's corporate income tax consultation will be "dead on arrival" if it does not involve a "holistic" approach to comprehensive Bahamian tax reform, a prominent banker warned yesterday.
Stay of proceedings ordered in Adrian Gibson trial
A STAY of proceedings has been ordered in the Adrian Gibson corruption trial pending the determination of an appeal hearing.
Keep Freeport out of a 'political cess pool'
Major figures in last year's protest march to the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) have reiterated their opposition to its acquisition by the Government for fear Freeport will be dragged into "a political cess pool".
Farquharson: ‘Not the first’ Atlantis probe
LABOUR Director Robert Farquharson insisted yesterday that his department’s investigation involving Atlantis is “nothing new”.
Pintard slams PLP on tax - but govt says FNM signed up to it
THE Office of the Prime Minister and Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard traded volleys yesterday after the government released its green paper on corporate income tax options.
PASTOR ON RAPE - PEOPLE DOES LIE: Rex Major says that some women would use claims to end marriage
AS Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis, cabinet ministers and other senior government officials looked on, a prominent pastor lamented efforts to criminalise marital rape during a national ecumenical church service yesterday, declaring: “People does lie!”
US will warn over crime
My prediction has happened. Two American tourists in Exuma robbed of thousands of dollars, another State Department Advisory will happen warning American tourists of the crime in The Bahamas.
Make-up of Davis and Billie Jean King teams complete
WITH their final trials held over the weekend at the National Tennis Center, the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association completed the make-up of both the men’s Davis Cup and female Billie Jean King Fed Cup teams.
Reloaded baseball champions crowned
AFTER hosting a successful Reloaded Baseball Invitational featuring teams from Nassau and the Family Islands in March, the programme held a team championship game for the Coach Pitch division this past Sunday at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
‘Rest in Peace Ray Minus Jr’
State recognised funeral service is held for our legendary boxer
AT a state recognised funeral service for the late Ray Minujs Jr, one of his protégés Meacher ‘Pain’ Major said he felt more should have been done for his former long-time coach and mentor.
PM unveils lease-to-own Crown Land return plan
The Prime Minister has pledged to launch a lease-to-own initiative involving Crown Land to entice Cat Islanders to return home.
Reinvesting 50% of corporate tax no GDP growth panacea
Reinvesting 50 percent of the revenues generated by a corporate income tax would lessen - but not eliminate - the negative economic impact of each of the four proposed implementation options, the Government is forecasting.
