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Church: We've made our case over non-profits bill
CHURCH leaders will “wait to see” if the Government changes the Non-Profit Organisations (NPO) Bill to address their concerns, adding: “We’ve made our case.”
BTC owner reinforces Bahamas commitment
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) majority shareholder effectively hit back yesterday at Prime Minister Perry Christie’s concerns over its asset sales, adding that $749.7 million it would receive for exiting Macau will be ploughed back into its Bahamian - and Caribbean - interests.
Accountant backs VAT as 'viable'
CAPTION: Kendrick Christie, president of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Bahamas Chapter, a Grant Thornton Bahamas partner and past president of the Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants, weighs in on the discussion over a proposed Value Added Tax, calling it ‘viable for The Bahamas’.
Woman killed and three hurt in shooting
A woman died last night when she and three others were shot by gunmen on Deveaux Street.
Esso purchaser to leverage parent's VAT experience
SOL Petroleum (Bahamas) is aiming to leverage its parent’s expertise with Value-Added Tax (VAT) systems across the Caribbean in this jurisdiction, adding that its business has been impacted by recent increases in its Business License fees.
No salary increases likely for public service
SALARY increases for the public service are not likely in the new fiscal year, Labour Minister Shane Gibson said yesterday.
SPORTS NOTES
The Bahamas Gymnastics Parent Booster Club will join in the World Gymnastics Day Saturday, September 17 by hosting a fun run/walk fitness race. The event will start at 7am from Goodman’s Bay to Arawak Cay and return to Goodman’s Bay.
Baha Mar liquidation petition date delayed to November 25
A NEW date has been set for the continuation of a hearing into the government’s winding up petition against the stalled Baha Mar resort, according to attorney Wayne Munroe.
WHO declares global emergency over spread of Zika virus
The World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday declared a global emergency over the explosive spread of the Zika virus, which has been linked to birth defects in the Americas, calling it an “extraordinary event” that poses a public health threat to other parts of the world.
Dell’s Naturals
FOR several years now, Randell Haynes has been very particular when it comes to what products she uses on her hair and skin.
'I seek favour of the people, not the establishment' says Greg Moss
MARCO City MP Greg Moss said he does not fear retribution from fellow House of Assembly representatives following his abrupt resignation as a member of the governing Progressive Liberal Party (PLP).
Deputy PM accused of discrediting auditor
LONG Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday accused Deputy Prime Minister Philip Davis of seeking to discredit the Office of the Auditor General by undermining its official report into the Urban Renewal Small Home Repairs programme.
QC mulls legal challenge to 'illegal' HCA extension
AN OUTSPOKEN lawyer said yesterday that he was mulling whether to launch a legal challenge to what he called an “illegal” and “unconstitutional” move by the government to extend the Hawksbill Creek Agreement (HCA) for a further six months.
Weather fears for carnival
ORGANISERS fear that bad weather might negatively affect the inaugural Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival when it is launched in three days in New Providence.
Residents urged to take precautions for Tropical Storm Erika
NATIONAL Emergency Management Agency Director Captain Stephen Russell yesterday urged residents throughout the country to take the necessary precautions to prepare for the arrival of Tropical Storm Erika.
Mitchell wary of praise by activists over gay rights
FOREIGN Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday accused the Grand Bahama Human Rights Association of being ‘“disingenuous” and trying to “stir up trouble” after the group commended the government for its “support for gay rights” at the United Nations.
Rolle begins offseason play in the ZBL League
FOLLOWING her historic promotion to the Women’s National Basketball Association, Waltiea Rolle began offseason play, like many other WNBA players, on the European circuit.
Dance school's 'little gems' get a chance to shine
THE young members of the Dance Bahamas School danced their way into the hearts of their audiences last weekend in a holiday performance which was just a taste of what is to come from the company in 2015.
GB to Abaco power cable ‘doable’ but more needed
THE Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce president says supplying power from the island to Abaco via an undersea electricity cable is “doable” but more details are required on the initiative.
Jonquel Jones makes debut with Turkish club
A brief offseason break for Jonquel Jones came to an end in just over a month as she returned to the hardwood in Turkey’s Herbalife Nutrition Women’s Basketball Super League.
