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‘Buddy’ Hield contract drama talk of the town
The drama continues around Buddy Hield’s contract negotiations with the Sacramento Kings.
BAAA to celebrate athletes, assist in hurricane relief effort
THE Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAAs) is set to launch a community outreach initiative to celebrate athletes and assist in the post-Hurricane Dorian restoration effort.
Attorney fined for contempt
A Bahamian lawyer was fined $35,000 and ordered to pay an additional $20,000 in legal costs after she was found guilty of contempt of court.
$300m takes island from 'industrial site to paradise'
MEDITERRANEAN Shipping Company (MSC) executives yesterday said $300m has been invested to-date in transforming Ocean Cay from an “industrial site into paradise”, with close to 130 Bahamians to be employed.The Swiss-headquartered global shipping giant
Enforce the death penalty
THE Bahamas now has a total of 87 murders for the first eight months of 2017. That is an average of a little over ten murders per month. At this rate, the country will once again reach the mark of 120 murders. The FNM government and National Security Minister Marvin Dames have stated that they will use everything on the law books, including capital punishment, to make The Bahamas safe for law-abiding citizens. Bahamians want a safe country. They are tired of the wanton bloodshed on the streets of New Providence and Grand Bahama.
DNA adviser pushes for tax, exchange reforms
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas should move towards changing its tax structure and explore an alternative system to exchange control, a well-known doctor and financial executive said yesterday. Dr Jona
NIB actuary 'firing' counter to global best practices
The National Insurance Board’s (NIB) chairman allegedly attempted to fire its in-house actuary without consulting management or the Board of Directors, a move that ran counter to advice from the world’s leading social security body.
Football season in Bahamas just days away from kickoff
Football season in the Bahamas is just days away from kickoff as teams begin their trek toward the 2014 Boil Fish Bowl.
Eliminate VAT need via 70-80% tax compliance
The Tax Coalition’s co-chair has suggested that increasing tax compliance rates to 70-80 per cent under the existing system would eliminate the need for Value-Added Tax (VAT) or any other revenue reforms.
Cable: 'We've satisfied all of our obligations'
Cable Bahamas has met all the obligations mandated by the Bahamian governnment, a senior executive telling Tribune Business the BISX-listed communications provider injected $50 million back into the economy annually.
INSIGHT: Sound policy decisions over soundbites to tackle crime
A RECENT spate of shocking crimes – including sex attacks against elderly women – has prompted some familiar talk. We must be tougher on crime, tougher on criminals. Perhaps so – but in our reaction, we appear to be falling into an old trap of seeking to carry out action, any action, without regard to whether or not it really works.
Jones Player of the Week
For the third consecutive week this season, Connecticut Sun centre Jonquel Jones has earned the Women’s National Basketball Association’s Player of the Week honours.The Grand Bahama native shares the honours this week with Natasha Howard of the Seatt
Ayton leads Suns to win on 22nd birthday
Deandre Ayton celebrated his 22nd birthday with a return to the court and led his Phoenix Suns to a win in their debut at the NBA’s season restart.
Bastian records 4th double double of season
BAHAMIAN student athletes at various levels of NCAA basketball opened their conference schedules following a series of COVID-19 related postponements.
Jones takes super-hot Sun into play-offs
Powered by the record setting rebounding pace of Jonquel Jones, the Connecticut Sun continue to be one of the hottest teams in the WNBA and officially clinched its first playoff berth since 2012.
Mixed track record of out island resort projects
THE so-called “anchor project” model of development is a hot-button topic these days – critics say we are selling our birthright to foreign speculators for a mess of pottage.
PM’s Bermuda flight ‘reckless, negligent’
The Prime Minister’s Bermuda trip has flown into a fresh storm of controversy as the airline responsible is battling a $200,000 fine over accusations it operated the flight in a “negligent and/or reckless” manner.
Spartans win Baha Mar Hoops crown
University of North Carolina at Greensboro Spartans’ forward Mikeal Brown-Jones called the Baha Mar Hoops Nassau Championships one of the greatest tournaments he’s ever played in.
$60 for a light bulb that lasts 20 years
$60 for a light bulb that lasts 20 years NEW YORK Associated Press How much would you pay for an amazing, state-of-the-art light bulb? Shoppers will be asking themselves that very question at Home Depot and other outlets starting Sunday -- Earth Day -- w
BSC Classic opens with huge victories
WHILE their co-ed team continued where they left off last year, St Paul’s men avenged their championship loss by pulling off two huge victories to start the Baptist Sports Council’s 2014 Softball Classic.
