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EU blacklist escape key to ‘new world order survival’
The Bahamas “can only survive in this new world order” through ongoing compliance with global demands, the Attorney General asserted yesterday, as it escaped the European Union’s (EU) tax blacklist.
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‘Not worth’ pursuing after $700m unpaid PMH fees
AN ex-health minister says “it’s not worth” committing resources to collect legally-mandated user fees from Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) patients given that $700m-plus remains unpaid.
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Roadrunners: More athletes qualify for the CARIFTA games
THE Roadrunners’ Diana Lynn Thompson Classic saw more athletes on the track and field attain the CARIFTA qualifying standards on Saturday at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium.
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We are at a fork in the road
This isn't rocket science, but coming up with an effective remedy for the sad, sad state of violence and chaos engulfing The Bahamas today seems to elude the powers that be by several light years. We are definitely at a fork in the road.
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Bahamas to host CARIFTA Aquatics Championships
THE Bahamas is gearing up to host 30th CARIFTA Aquatics Championships at the Betty Kelly-Kenning Aquatics Centre from March 28 to April 7 and, with nearly a month remaining on the countdown, preparations which include facility repairs, are in full swing.
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Banker backs IMF on tax reform scepticism
A SENIOR banker has backed the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) scepticism over the Government’s stance that it will hit its deficit and revenue targets solely through better compliance and enforcement.
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IMF: Those with means pay more for health and water
THE Government can slash “unproductive spending” by $116.5m and, in so doing, boost key public services if Bahamians with means pay more for water and access to public healthcare.
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Fantastic Four: Swimmers to make splash at 21st FINA World Aquatics Championships next week
Pan American Games bronze medallist Lamar Taylor will headline the Bahamas Aquatics’ four-member team that will represent the Bahamas at the 21st edition of the FINA World Aquatics Championships next week in Doha, Qatar.
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Gov’t ‘disagrees’ on IMF’s ‘top 10%’ income taxation
THE Government “disagrees” with the IMF’s assertion that it must introduce a personal income tax targeting “the top 10 percent of earners” and other reforms to hit its 25 percent revenue-to-GDP goal.
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More athletes qualify for CARIFTA
A beautiful Saturday at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium was perfect for the athletes to turn in CARIFTA-qualifying performances at the 2024 Star Performers Track Classic.
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Reverend Dr William Thompson ready for his 80th birthday
IT’S not everyday that a person reaches the age of 80 but for a man who has touched the lives of so many people in just about every sphere of life, the family and friends of the Rev. Dr William Thompson want to celebrate his milestone in a very special way.
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Training agency graduates latest recruits
THE National Training Agency (NTA) held a graduation ceremony for its 22nd group of New Providence trainees last Thursday at its Gladstone Road and Munnings Drive location.
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Vanderpool raising the bar
Like father like son. While Brent Vanderpool set the stage, he has passed the pole onto his son Brenden Vanderpool, who is now taking pole vaulting to higher heights for the Bahamas on the international scene.
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DR KENT BAZARD – Recognising athlete overload: Balancing ambition and well-being
IN the world of sports, ambition and dedication shine as guiding stars for athletes. Their relentless pursuit of excellence often leads to awe-inspiring performances, but it also casts a shadow - a shadow called athlete overload.
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FACE TO FACE: Betty Morley – teaching and reaching the hearts of future generations
BEATRICE Elizabeth Morley, better known as Betty, has been teaching for most of her life. She has poured her heart into instilling education, good morals and a sense of self worth in thousands of children over decades, in The Bahamas, the USA, and in Africa.
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FRONT PORCH: Museums overlooked - but important to tell our story
APARTHEID, the system of institutionalised racism and minoritarian rule in South Africa, formally existed from 1948 to the early 1990s. It was steeped in a history of slavery, colonialism, and the warring for political and economic control between competing groups and powers.
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FACE TO FACE: Nurse Bianca Edwards leads a call to action to support nurses
BEING a nurse requires skill, constant learning, patience, empathy and quick decision making. It’s not for the faint of heart, and nurse Biance Edwards wants to make sure that her colleagues in The Bahamas have the support they need to be their best.
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WORLD VIEW: Smallness and separateness is not an effective strategy
AS we stand at the threshold of 2024, gazing upon the dawn of a new year with uncertainty, the time has come for a profound reflection on the trajectory of the 15 Caribbean nations constituting the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
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Next stop Europe on the road to the Olympics
IN his bid to attempt to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, judoka Andrew Munnings is planning on taking his training base to Europe over the next four months.
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Sporting leaders’ sneak preview for year 2024
As the sporting bodies prepare for the 2024 season, leaders of various local associations and federations expressed their views on what they anticipate to do in their respective disciplines.
