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Why Broncos have an edge in the Bahamas Bowl
AS the build up for the 2015 Popeye’s Bahamas Bowl continues, beat writer for the Western Michigan Broncos, David Drew of MLive.com, offered his insight on why the Broncos will have an edge in this year’s matchup.
Freeport investor in 'tax fraud' charges
A business partner of Freeport-based investor, Preben Olesen, is one of two Grand Bahama residents charged by the US federal authorities with operating “a fraudulent offshore tax strategy”.
Govt breaching global standard on union vote
The Government was warned three years ago that its supervision of trade union ballots breached international labour standards - an error it is now threatening to exacerbate with further legal changes.
Life and work of educator recognised as school renamed
THE Carmichael Primary School was renamed after veteran educator Sybil Louise Strachan yesterday after Prime Minister Perry Christie recognised “the dedication and life work” she put into the institution.
NPBA to end year on Wednesday
THE New Providence Basketball Association will complete the year with games on tap tonight and Wednesday at the AF Adderley Gymnasium before taking a break for the Christmas holiday. The league will return to action on January 4.
Miller Jr, Harvey win tournaments on Thanksgiving
AHMARD Harvey and Franco Miller Jr saw their respective programmes win early season tournaments over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Crime’s down, now jobs is my priority
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday said crime and the fear of crime is down, telling reporters his administration has now turned its focus to the country’s economy.
Court rules mother fit to stand trial for setting daughter on fire
A SUPREME Court jury has ruled that Philippa Marshall, the 40-year-old woman accused of murdering her one-year-old daughter by setting her on fire last year, is “sane and fit to stand trial”.The nine-woman jury yesterday rendered the verdict followin
Victim, 22, shot dead outside his home
POLICE are investigating the country’s latest homicide after a man was shot in broad daylight sitting near his Wilson Track home yesterday afternoon.
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.
Speed Week 2014 eyes 'double room nights'
BAHAMAS Speed Week’s investors yesterday predicted the event will take “a big step up” on 2014 with “double the number of entrants and the room nights”, following a pledge by Deputy Prime Minister Philip Davis to build a proper racing circuit to accommodate it.
Clubs and Societies 10/17/2014
Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association. - The BPA continues to be the voice for the Pharmacy profession in the Bahamas, and is the leading provider of Continuing Pharmacy Education in the Bahamas. Its members comprise of pharmacists, technicians, educators, and supply management personnel. The BPA has three local chapters, one in the Northern Bahamas (encompassing Grand Bahama and Abaco) and the remaining two based in New Providence, but inclusive of members in Eleuthera, and Exuma. The current membership is approximately 150 members. The BPA is a member of the Commonwealth Pharmaceutical Association (CPA) and the Caribbean Association of Pharmacists. Meetings are held monthly, and are available via video conference and webcast to members outside of New Providence.
Health levy hits wages Jan 2020
THE proposed amendment to the National Health Insurance programme is expected to be enacted between April and July 2019, with employers making employee mandated contributions by January 2020, according to NHI Authority chairman Dr Robin Roberts.
GREEN SCENE: Pepper planning
Sweet peppers are quite expensive, especially the red, yellow and orange varieties. It behooves us to dedicate a patch of land to their production so we never run short during the growing year.
Gambling referendum to cost $5m
ABSOLUTE scandal! Obviously, National Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage did not realise the Pandora’s box he opened this weekend with the announcement that the January 28 gambling referendum has cost the Bahamian tax payer about $5 million, especially as Prime Minister Christie — who is also Finance Minister — had some weeks earlier estimated a cost in the region of $1 million plus.
Insurers: Dorian losses increase to $1.5bn-$2bn
Estimates for Hurricane Dorian’s total insured losses were yesterday said to have increased to between $1.5bn to $2bn as the entire Bahamian industry was removed from international “review”. Anton Saunders, RoyalStar Assurance’s managing director, t
Landfill operator eyes tight ‘break even’ goal
Renew Bahamas yesterday said it will have to export 10-12 containers of recycled materials daily from the New Providence landfill to “break even” and recoup its $8 million investment.
Don't 'continually' hike VAT for fiscal escape
The government “cannot continually” use VAT hikes to solve its fiscal woes, a top accountant is warning, describing its rising debt servicing and unfunded pension costs as “worrisome”.
Buddy to headline roster for Americas World Cup qualifier
MEN’s senior national basketball team head coach Mario Bowleg called this current Bahamas roster “one of the most talented the federation has put together” as they continue to seek FIBA World Cup qualification.Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield will
‘Tum Tum’ and Ayton atop NCAA rankings
A WEEK of upsets is expected to produce a shakeup atop the NCAA Division I college basketball polls and several Bahamian players should figure prominently in the new rankings.
