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Exemption elimination saves Super Value $7m
Super Value’s owner yesterday confirmed the decision to ‘exempt’ no goods from Value-Added Tax (VAT) would save his company $5-$7 million in extra costs per annum, with the sector’s “biggest objection” to the new tax now removed.
Central Bank ease ‘won’t open mortgage avenue’
The Central Bank’s recently-unveiled regulatory easing is unlikely to “open up a new avenue of mortgages” being issued to Bahamian home buyers, a senior banker said yesterday.
Bahamasair’s Cuba, Haiti return covers local ‘shortfall’
Bahamasair’s managing director last night said holiday bookings for travel to the US are producing 60 percent load factors “and climbing”, adding: “Anything is a big boost.”
Atlantis to add 192 jobs 'within a week'
Atlantis is adding 192 new jobs “within a week” through the opening of Olives Restaurant and expanded high-end casino lounge, its top executive yesterday disclosing the resort was eyeing July-August occupancies in the mid-high 80 per cent range.
Businesses wait over two months for bank account
BAHAMIAN businesses face an average wait of more than two months to open a bank account with almost 80 percent asserting that the process “took longer than expected”.
Trent Deveaux signs $1.2m deal with Angels
In January, when Trent Deveaux mulled his decision on which MLB club he would eventually sign to, he said one determining factor would be: “Any place with good weather.”
CARICOM, Latin American nations ‘front of mind’ with regards to US vaccines
A UNITED States official said the Biden administration has not made a final decision yet on which countries will benefit from America’s promised vaccine sharing but stressed the COVID-19 situation in CARICOM and Latin American nations has been “front of mind”.
Island hoteliers fear they may not recover
EZRA Russell is ready to close up shop three years after opening the largest hotel on Cat Island, the Fountain Bay Resort and Marina.
Big Red Machine awarded two team spots in the Penn Relays
NOT only did the St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine win all three divisions of the National High School Track and Field Championships and final CARIFTA trials, but they were awarded the two spots for the relay teams to go to the prestigious Penn Relays next month.
Brooks, Murphy key contributors for the Lions in Super 20 League
In just a short time period, two young Bahamians have made a hasty adjustment and become key contributors for the Texas Dutch L
Call to fix deficiencies in public health care system
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net DEFICIENCIES within the public health care system need to be fixed first before any consideration is given to a 'national health insurance scheme,' a doctor telling Tribune Business
Athletes qualify for IAAF World Juniors
St George’s, Grenada — While Kendrick Thompson posted the only record for the Bahamas at the 45th Carifta Games here over the Easter holiday weekend, there were a number of athletes who qualified for the IAAF World Junior Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland, including Brianne Bethel with a double dose of achievement.
FRONT PORCH: Antidote to ambivalence
A beloved departed friend, a priest of 50 years before he died, recounts this modern parable. He travelled to the Cistercian monastery Mount Saint Bernard in rural Leicestershire, England, to meet a 93-year-old, who was 73 years a monk. The two settled in to share a pot of tea.
9PM HURRICANE ALERT FROM BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY
ALERT #7 ON HURRICANE JOAQUIN ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY WEDNESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER, 2015 AT 9 PM EDT.
‘Speedy Seymour’ coming into his own for Muckdogs
ENERGISED by atmosphere, the speedy Anfernee Seymour is coming into his own for the Batavia Muckdogs, two or three bases at a time.
Palm Cay ahead of schedule for third condo phase launch
A southeastern New Providence real estate development yesterday said it will open reservations ahead of schedule for the third phase of its luxury condominium complex, The Anchorage, after demand outpaced supply in the first two phases.
Prince Strachan and Rams have thrilling finish in the playoffs
PRINCE Strachan and his John Carroll Catholic High School Golden Rams will continue their season after a thrilling finish in the first round of the Florida 2-3A regional playoffs.
Rassin takes San Diego bow
BEFORE hundreds of assembled international Rotarians in San Diego, California, the Bahamas’ Barry Rassin, who appeared on stage with his wife, Esther, was presented as the president-elect of Rotary International, 2018-19.Me Rassin will represent over
DPM urges GB firms to expand to nassau
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday urged Grand Bahama businesses to consider Nassau expansion rather than just confine themselves to their home island. KP Turnquest, pictured, made his call while delivering the keynote address at the official openin
