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No evidence that 10,400 jobs have been created, says PLP leader Davis

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis says he sees no evidence to prove that 10,400 net jobs were created in the country since the Minnis administration took office nearly two years ago.

Web shops: 65% tax rise still tough

Bahamian web shops last night said some operators will still have difficulty with the sector’s revised tax regime and what it described as “a 65 percent tax increase”.

‘Hands Across the Net, Friendship Across the Ocean’

THE focus of attention at the National Tennis Centre will switch to the hosting of the fourth edition of the International Tennis Club, featuring some of the top former players from the Bahamas, US, Canada, Barbados and an international team, comprising of players of various nationalities.

Bahamas 'closer than ever' on plane registry

The Bahamas now only needs to sign a global treaty to unlock the “immeasurable long-term economic benefits” of an international aircraft registry, an aviation attorney believes.“The Bahamas is closer than ever to the establishment of the long sought-

MONTAQUE LIQUIDATORS 'FULL FORCE' IN CANADA

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Liquidators for Owen Bethel's Montaque Capital Partners have been recognised by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice through a ruling given "full force and effect" throughout Canada, a move critical to enabling t

Plea to establish aircraft registry

AN ATTORNEY has called on the Government to move quickly to establish an aircraft registry to not only bring added business to The Bahamas but also ensure that the country meets ICAO standards for airport safety.

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Cans for kids launches 'Spring Bash Collection Competition'

THE non-profit organisation Cans for Kids is announcing its first “Spring Bash Collection Competition”.

Bahamas falling behind on aircraft registry

The Bahamas risks falling behind in the fast-growing aviation sector, which accounts for $107 billion in regional revenue, if it does not keep pace with other countries that are making it easier and more attractive to do business, a local aviation law expert has warned.

Bahamas to present at top wealth management summit

The Bahamas will participate in this year’s leading Latin American wealth management summit.

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VIDEO: Amazing basketball trick shot from Atlantis bridge

COLLIN Sexton, one of the hottest young basketball prospects in the United States, pulled off an amazing trick shot in the Bahamas recently by hitting a basket 220 feet below from the Royal Towers bridge at Atlantis, Paradise Island.

Education is the real solution

I would like to add to the discussion about crime. Crime cost The Bahamas millions annually in security cost, health, law enforcement and other related impediments. So far, the approach to combating crime in The Bahamas and the Caribbean has been combative instead of preventative.

MAKING AN OFFER

By Mike Lightbourn There are three words that can make buyers anxious: Offer To Purchase. However, there shouldn't be any mystery or fear attached to that phrase. With an experienced BREA professional guiding the process, trepidation can quickly turn to

Where are the sidewalks?

KEMP ROAD is a main thoroughfare that stretches from Shirley Street to Wulff Road. It is comprised of a diverse group of people and many children reside on this road and the accompanying side streets.

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Man in hospital ‘after stabbing by love rival’

AN ABACO man was flown to New Providence for medical treatment after he was attacked by the supposed boyfriend of a female companion.

Tariffs dropped for plastic ban

THE law has been amended so biodegradable materials can be imported tariff free before the single-use plastic ban goes into effect tomorrow. The amendments, circulated yesterday by Bahamas Information Services, were gazetted on December 19th. Among

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Bahamas Tennis Federation to host North American IC Rod Laver Jr Challenge this weekend

THE Bahamas Tennis Federation is all set to host the North American IC Rod Laver Junior Challenge at the National Tennis Centre this weekend with teams from Barbados, USA, Mexico and the Bahamas participating. The competition features top players 16

Late Joseph goal sees Titans through against Dynamos

THE Bahamas Football Association continued its regular season action on Wednesday night at the Roscoe AL Davies Soccer Field.

Duped on VAT?

Mr Gowon Bowe, chairman of The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation, was recently reported as sending a shot across government’s bow, dressing them down about not answering matters raised by the private sector.

Business editor's review of BoB issue

EDITOR, The Tribune.

Bank in special Xmas dividend

Commonwealth Bank’s 6,000-plus shareholders will have a little more money to spend during the holidays this year when the bank issues a pre-Christmas extraordinary dividend of $0.06 per share.