Kaylia Capri: ‘I’m about to take that beautiful title off your beautiful waist’
BAHAMIAN female pro wrestler Kaylia Capri said her main objective in coming home to compete again is to dismantle Mazerati for the All Caribbean Wrestling (ACW) women’s championship belt.
CARL HIELD: ‘I kindly request that you review my situation’
AFTER a long and illustrious amateur career, Carl Hield ventured into the professional ranks and, in just one year, he’s made tremendous strides having won a championship belt and successfully defending it.
Tax incentive plan ‘to cut cost’ of business
THE government plans to introduce tax incentive legislation to reduce the cost of doing business, according to Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper.
Corporate taxation Bill causes Freeport fears
The Attorney General yesterday confirmed that the 15 percent corporate income tax “will apply” in Freeport amid fears it may conflict with the city’s founding treaty and other laws.
CLICO failure exposes need to ‘better protect small man’
The Bahamas must “better protect the small man” from unscrupulous companies, a prominent cleric urged yesterday, as CLICO victims receive the latest payouts on their surrendered or in-force life insurance policies.By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net
Companies hail ‘big leap’ on business ease tax promises
Bahamian companies yesterday hailed “a big leap” forward if the Government delivers on its pledge to enact ease of business-friendly incentives alongside corporate income tax reforms.
Hospital expansion plans revealed at loyalty launch
Representatives of Doctor’s Hospital revealed their plans of expansion on the Family Islands during the announcement of their Loyalty Advantage Membership Programme.
Businesses question whether bills will be cut by power deal
QUESTIONS have been raised about the effect on BPL rates after Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis announced the government finalised a power purchase agreement for a new 117 megawatt power plant.
Resorts World bimini ‘never been close’ to budget
Resorts World Bimini’s financial performance has “never been close” to budget projections in 15 years, its minority owner is complaining, as the property suffers under an annual $57m debt servicing burden.
Still no answers on healthcare fund audit
TWO years after Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville announced that the government’s catastrophic healthcare fund would be audited, details about the fund are still unknown.
Govt breaks ground on new $6.8m clinic in Mangrove Cay, Andros
RESIDENTS of Mangrove Cay, Andros, could soon have access to healthcare that could eliminate the need to travel to New Providence for basic medical services, as the government broke ground for a new medical clinic valued at over $6.8m yesterday.
FRONT PORCH: The depth of toxic sexism and misogyny
Synonyms for toxic: poisonous, virulent, noxious, dangerous, destructive, malignant. Former Donald Trump adviser Stephen Miller, famously known for his extreme anti-immigrant and xenophobic views, delights in bluntly expressing his outlandish feelings on a range of topics.
Coleby-Davis clarifies BPL’s Power Purchase Agreement
ENERGY Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis clarified in the House of Assembly that Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) is not renting two newly commissioned turbine engines to improve power reliability.
Minister: I’m no cheat
ENERGY Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis filed a complaint with police against social media personality Brittany Harris, accusing her of criminal libel.
Boxing contenders getting ready for Courtyard Brawl
LIVE boxing is on the horizon when five weight-class matches take place in the courtyard at Fusion Superplex in Nassau.
First Applebee’s eatery to hire 150 Bahamians
The first-ever Applebee’s restaurant in this nation will hire 150 Bahamians ahead of its November 2024 opening at Fusion Superplex, its local franchisee announced yesterday.
Payments provider unveils three web-based platforms
A Bahamian financial technology provider says it has launched three new web extensions to give consumers greater flexibility in accessing these services directly through their web browser.
NAD executive features in aviation panel talks
A Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) executive recently participated in a panel discussion at the Routes World 2024 global aviation conference.
