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Hotels 'recoup' almost 50% of Sandy no-shows
The Bahamian hotel industry has “recouped” almost 50 per cent of 4,000 confirmed Hurricane Sandy-related room night cancellations, while remaining optimistic that devastation in its key US east coast market will not impact peak Christmas and winter bookings.
Letters to your ex
IF we can learn one thing from vocal powerhouse Adele it is that breakups can have long-lasting effects. The Grammy award-winning singer spun the hurt from her failed relationships into musical gold, but most of us don’t have that kind of outlet.
Key CLICO asset closed
A key CLICO (Bahamas) asset was forced to close due to pressure from trade creditors and the failure to pay its Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) licence fee.
Retailers: Gov’t ‘drops the ball’ on VAT pricing
The Bahamas Federation of Retailers (BFR) yesterday accused the Government of “dropping the ball” on the Value-Added Tax (VAT) pricing, adding that it was “out of touch” with the reality of doing business in the Bahamas.
Island Luck launches self starter grant funding programme
ISLAND Luck, the country's largest webshop chain, officially launched its new self starter grant funding programme, OWN Bahamas, at the British Colonial Hilton Hotel on Thursday night.
Three-year ‘action plans’ to achieve energy objectives
The Government’s newly-released National Energy Policy aims to implement a series of three-year “action plans” to take it towards its goal of having 30 per cent of the Bahamas’ energy needs generated by renewable sources come 2013.
BFR implores government to go with VAT 'exclusive' pricing
The Bahamas Federation of Retailers (BFR) has said that VAT “exclusive” pricing, as opposed to VAT “inclusive” pricing, is essential to the success of the government’s attempt at reforming the existing tax structure.
Armando Moss qualifies for triathlon ahead of the Commonwealth Games
A RAINY weekend in New Providence held up just long enough for the Bahamas Triathlon Association to crown new champions in the return of its National Championships which served as both a CARIFTA and Commonwealth Games qualifier.
‘LAST CHANCE TO CUT A DEAL’: Teachers leader warns stalled pay talks heading towards industrial action
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson has warned that it will not be business as usual in the upcoming fall school semester if the government does not present an “acceptable” proposal for an increase of teachers’ salaries.
BREA chief stands by 'pretty harsh' verdict over Canada warning
The Bahamas Real Estate Association’s (BREA) president is standing by his assessment that the Canadian government’s property deals warning was “pretty harsh”, despite being told that the advisory was a year in the making.
Former PM raises more concerns over economy
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham relentlessly attacked the Christie administration’s narrative about the fiscal condition of the economy Wednesday night, raising concerns about the rising debt despite Value Added Tax’s implementation while questioning the government’s ability to pay vendors and contractors the money owed to them.
Death knell for tourism
Our family have regularly visited The Bahamas for many years and have liked it so much that we purchased a vacation property. We keep abreast of events there by reading The Tribune online.
Lashann and Longhorns expected to contend for a national title
LASHANN Higgs will have an opportunity to have an even greater impact on the Texas Longhorns’ women’s basketball programme this season as a member of an experienced starting lineup expected to contend for a national title.Higgs got the start in the L
LETTER: A 'Cable' to investors: Be Aliv to possible risk
IN March 2017, Aliv raised an astonishing $60 million from investors - twice the amount they were looking for. That they require more money now, less than a year later, suggests that something has gone badly wrong.This sudden need for funds has likel
Concern for Aliv's funding
IN March 2017, ALIV raised an astonishing $60m from investors, twice the amount they were looking for. That they require more money now, less than a year later, suggests that something has gone badly wrong.
Rays' Lucius Fox assigned to Biscuits in Double-A
LUCIUS Fox continues his progression through the Tampa Bay Rays organisation and has ascended to the Double-A level for the first time in his young career.Fox was assigned to the Montgomery Biscuits of the Southern League.Based in Montgomery, Alabama
‘Movember’ – An opportunity to change the culture of silence
“Movember” is here again. Every year around the world, the month of November is taken as opportunity to focus on the health awareness of men. Men around the globe are encouraged to not shave during November and grow a moustache as a sign of solidarity and unity in the effort to emphasise the importance of men’s health awareness.
Grand Bahama fears there could be more
As COVID-19 cases rise in Grand Bahama, there is concern there could be more infected people in the community who do not know they have the disease.To date, there are five confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the island, which has the second-highest popula
Poitier: ‘I’m just coaching club volleyball right now’
AFTER completing his tenure at Florida State College at Jacksonville, Bahamian coach Edric ‘Drips’ Poitier turned his attention to his Powers Volleyball Club in Jacksonville, Florida in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
War zone conditions in Abaco
Abaco after Dorian is the closest The Bahamas have ever been to a war zone, unique in our history.