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Duke of Edinburgh Cup Semi-Final Held at Ocean Club Golf Course

EIGHTY four players took part in the 18th Annual Duke of Edinburgh Semi-Finals Charity Golf Tournament at Ocean Club Golf Course in support of the Governor General Youth Awards Programme.Returning as a platinum sponsor was Aliv, along with the help o

EDiTORIAL: Fix the Real Property Tax debacle

DONALD Trump wants a wall to keep foreigners out. The Bahamas didn’t have to build a wall. All the government had to do was create a high enough rate for real property tax for residences owner-occupied for less than six months of the year and they could not only effectively keep those who might have been interested in a second home from choosing The Bahamas, they could entice those already invested in second homes to pack up and leave.

Atlantis 'strong': Up 27% with Baha Mar

Top Atlantis executives “feel strongly” that Baha Mar’s emergence will not impact their long-term performance after net operating income jumped 27 percent for the 2018 first quarter.The Paradise Island resort’s confidence in its ability to see-off it

Realtor: Economic citizenship can lower Bahamian tax burden

A prominent realtor has renewed his call for The Bahamas to introduce economic citizenship, arguing it will create a new revenue source and lessen the tax burden on Bahamians.Mario Carey, the founder of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate MCR Bahama

Man ordered to pay former wife $340,000

THE Court of Appeal has ordered a man to pay his former wife over a quarter of a million dollars within the next two months or risk the 3,000 shares he holds in his $1.1 million investment company being sold at public auction to satisfy the court order.

INSIGHT: It’s time to bust the marijuana myths

IT is “high” time the conversation of marijuana decriminalisation or legalisation be approached intellectually. This has been a subject of recent debate, particularly gaining momentum at the beginning of the year. CARICOM’s regional assessments led to a town meeting over a week ago, where despite a lack of representation from the people that oppose marijuana decriminalisation or legalisation, there was still a good turnout, as citizens came out in droves to voice their opinions on the issue.

‘Going legal’ is worth just $5m

THE country stands to reap the greatest benefit from the full legalisation of marijuana production, sale and use with state control, according to CARICOM’s regional report, which estimated net benefits for The Bahamas was about $5.5m.

Govt to alter VAT 'exempt' for real estate

The government appears poised to reverse the budget’s VAT “exempt” treatment of real estate, following lobbying from top developers such as Albany and Baker’s Bay.KP Turnquest, deputy prime minister, told Tribune Business to “stand by” for a potentia

Budget 'fixed' unfair property tax anomaly

The government reformed the real estate “transfer tax” structure because it was “inherently unfair” to give companies preferential tax treatment over individuals on property purchases.KP Turnquest, deputy prime minister, pictured, told Tribune Busine

WORLD CUP: Belgium knock out Brazil for place in semis

(Mirror.co.uk) Belgium's golden generation produced unquestionably its finest display with a magnificent first-half performance as they dumped Brazil out of the World Cup.

'Toxic' BOB borrower loses $2.1m appeal

A seafood supplier’s bid to obtain $2.1m in damages from Scotiabank (Bahamas) for lost profits was this week rejected as “unmeritorious” by the Court of Appeal.Jerome Forbes and North Andros Food Services, who were among the first 13 “toxic” borrower

Post Office collapse 'killing our economy'

Businesses yesterday blasted the “really disgraceful” collapse of The Bahamas’ postal system for “killing our economy”, with some revealing they only received February’s mail yesterday.Anthony Howorth, a well-known financial services provider, told T

World Cup: England through to quarters after penalty shootout

England are into the quarter-finals of the World Cup after a penalty shootout victory over Colombia.

WORLD CUP: Brazil beat Mexico, Belgium stage stunning comeback

(Mirror.co.uk) Neymar caught fire in red-hot Samara to send Brazil into the quarter finals with a fiesty 2-0 win over Mexico.

VAT and pricing

THIS an open letter to the Acting Financial Secretary with respect to the Vat exemption for bread basket items.

WORLD CUP: France knock out Argentina in seven goal thriller

Kylian Mbappe scored two goals in four second-half minutes to send France into the World Cup quarter-finals with a thrilling 4-3 win over Argentina on Saturday.

WORLD CUP: England fall to Januzaj screamer as Belgium take top spot

(Mirror.co.uk) England will face Colombia in the last 16 of the World Cup after their defeat to Belgium.

Govt urged: seek other buyer on Grand Lucayan

The government was yesterday urged to seek alternative purchasers for the Grand Lucayan following confirmation it has reverted to plans to take an ownership stake in the property.Carey Leonard, pictured, the former Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA)

Union chief hits BTC's 'dismal performance' post privatisation

The head of BTC’s line staff union yesterday blasted the company’s “dismal performance” post-privatisation, while giving it an “A” grade for cost-cutting and staff lay-offs.Bernard Evans, pictured, the Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union

WORLD CUP: Holders Germany out after shock defeat

(Mirror.co.uk) Reigning champions Germany are OUT of the World Cup after a shock defeat by South Korea.

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