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Real estate derailed if VAT 'goes terribly'
The Bahamian real estate market is “definitely on an upswing” with inquiry volumes up 10-20 per cent, a leading realtor said yesterday, while warning that 2014’s positive outlook could be derailed if Value-Added Tax (VAT) implementation “goes terribly”.
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EXTRA CLASSROOMS FOR SCHOOL
EXTRA CLASSROOMS FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS and teachers at C H Reeves Junior High School will soon have several extra classrooms at their disposal. The government has awarded a $345,932 contract to Bruce Rahming Construction for a two story, eight-classroom bu
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East Grand Bahama as you've never seen it before
ENTREPRENEUR and bird enthusiast H Rudy Sawyer is sharing his passion for bird watching and love for nature by taking visitors and locals on a unique nature tour adventure in East Grand Bahama.
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Prison feeling the squeeze
EDITOR, The Tribune.
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Roll back on university fee increases
As always, I thank The Lord Jesus Christ and my biological parents, the late Reverend Doctor Ortland H. Bodie Sr. and my late mother, Annie Hepburn, for allowing and affording me the stellar opportunity for a good education from primary school (Our Lady’s Primary) straight up to university level (University of London). Later, I was articled in the law chambers of the Hon. J. Henry Bostwick, now a Queen’s Counsel and admitted to The Bahamas Bar.
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Silly season casts doubt on leaders
Silly season casts doubt on leaders EDITOR, The Tribune. About 50 years have passed since Pastor H W Brown gave politicians in the Bahamas the insight that God was involved in the affairs of men. The saga of the Hebrew People as outlined in the book of
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All hail to the Chief
I was happy to see my friend and fellow “Dalton” Frank Sweeting “smelling the roses’’ before he departs this world i.e being inducted into The Bahamas Hall of Fame via baseball.
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Anglican Church Men to convene in New Providence for 40th Anniversary celebrations
The Anglican Church Men’s Organisation in the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of its establishment. The A.C.M. started under the patronage of the late Rt. Rev’d Michael H. Eldon in 1972 as a means of bringing Anglican men together to assist with the building and renovation of the church property. It was also to mirror the Organisation of Anglican Church Women, established some nine years before.
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Spectacular winnings at the Atlantic Medical Fun Run/Walk
Over the past several years, Atlantic Medical Insurance has hosted one of the most popular fun run/walks in the country. The main objective of the event is to achieve “top of mind” awareness of the importance of healthy lifestyles, the company said.
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Boy stabbed in fight at high school
A TEENAGE boy was taken to hospital for treatment of “minor wounds” after he was stabbed with a knife during an argument with another teenager at H O Nash Junior High School yesterday.
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A response to letter of critique
I am surprised that a prolific editorial writer, Kevin Evans, who I do not know any more than the man in the Moon, submitted an extensive drivel about me the other day. With all of the pressing national issues confronting our wonderful nation, many inflamed by the disjointed policies of the former administration and its hapless leader, Evans could find the time to craft a lengthy critique of yours truly.
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BPL | SKYGuard Tropical Storm Severe Weather eAlert
Tuesday, 28th July, 2020.
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Geena Thompson readies for Miss World
Miss World Bahamas Geena Thompson has completed her trek half way around the world, having travelling to China late last week to compete in the upcoming 67th edition of the Miss World pageant. Geena will go up against beauties from over 120 countries
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GOVERNOR GENERAL OUT OF COUNTRY
GOVERNOR General Sir Arthur Foulkes was the guest speaker at the graduation ceremony of Florida Memorial University's Fall commencement ceremony on Saturday. Sir Arthur and Lady Foulkes left Nassau on Friday to attend the ceremony and will return on Wedn
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$250m Six Senses project eyes summer building start
The developer behind Grand Bahama’s $260m Six Senses resort project yesterday voiced optimism that construction will start this summer depending on when it receives its final approvals.
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Performing arts specialist wins National Teacher of the Year prize
YONELL Justilien, a performing arts specialist at Government High School, received his $5,000 prize for being selected as the National Teacher of the Year on Friday.
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Teacher honoured for changing the lives of children
YONELL Justilien, a performing arts specialist at Government High School, received his $5,000 prize after being selected as the National Teacher of the Year on Friday.
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Teachers hold sit-in amid fears over school safety
DAYS after an “irate” parent walked onto their campus to confront a school official, teachers at C H Reeves Junior High School held a short sit-in yesterday over safety concerns.
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Conference to explore key financial services topics
Local and international financial services experts will explore several key issues at next Wednesday’s Nassau Conference at the British Colonial Hilton.
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Owner seeks $375k for Conch Fritters
A WELL-KNOWN downtown Nassau restaurant could “really take off” if the right buyer arrives to acquire it for $375,000, Tribune Business was told last week.
