PM: $160m project to give 300 full-time jobs
The Prime Minister yesterday unveiled the revival of the long-awaited Cat Island Partners project with a "scaled down" $160.45m investment that aims to create 150 Bahamian construction jobs and up to 300 permanent posts.
Revenue surge to $274m via corporate tax switch
The Government could near-double pre-COVID business taxation revenues if it were to implement a 15 percent corporate income levy across-the-board on all entities bar those generating less than $500,000 in annual turnover.
Cat Island 'going to get whole hog'
Government officials yesterday pledged that Cat Island is "going to get the whole hog" when it comes to airport, roads and utilities upgrades and investments.
Officer says suspect must reach for a firearm to be considered a threat in Azario trial
AS the inquest into Azario Major’s police-involved killing continued yesterday, a police armoury officer said suspects must reach for a firearm to be considered threats, not simply have a gun in their car or vicinity.
More than 500 Grand Bahama homes assessed for repairs
MORE than 500 homes have been assessed on Grand Bahama for the Small Homes Repair Programme, which is expected to be copied in the Family Islands, according to an Urban Renewal official.
Marital rape top issue raised by nations at UN commission
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said criminalising marital rape was the number one human rights issue countries raised with The Bahamas when the United Nations Human Rights Commission reviewed its record last month.
Arrests after tourists abducted and robbed in Exuma
Police have made arrests after two American tourists were abducted in Exuma yesterday when three masked men broke into their vacation home, blindfolded them and forced them to withdraw money from a nearby bank.
PM blasts 'blinkered' officials' tax attitude
The Prime Minister yesterday slammed "blinkered" public officials for adopting inflexible approaches to the collection of outstanding taxes that "close the business" and hinder economic growth and productivity.
‘Work permits needed for significant others too’
FORMER Immigration Minister Brent Symonette said foreign “significant others” of Bahamians should have similar access to work permits as do foreign spouses of citizens.
Atlantis disheartened by Labour Dept inquiry
ATLANTIS executives are surprised and disheartened by the Department of Labour’s investigation into the resort and view the probe as a departure from the historic relationship the resort has enjoyed with the Bahamas government, according to Atlantis senior vice-president of government affairs and special projects Vaughn Roberts.
Adrian Gibson jury finalised as trial set to get under way
NINE jurors were selected yesterday to evaluate evidence from more than 40 witnesses in Adrian Gibson’s corruption trial.
CORPORATE TAX PLAN REVEALED: Govt favours proposal of 10-12 percent rate for most businesses
The Government is leaning towards reforms that will see most Bahamas-based businesses pay a "modest" corporate income tax of either 10 or 12 percent with the only exception being small firms earning less than $500,000 annually.
Anya James first woman to be elected president of BFA
Anya James is the first woman in history to be elected as president of the Bahamas Football Association (BFA).
Teen’s charge changed to murder after one of shooting victims dies
AN 18-year-old’s attempted murder charge was upgraded to murder yesterday after one of his alleged victims died.
Coronation and kissing the ring
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DPM: Tourism must 'lead way' on technology industry set-up
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday said “tech tourism” must lead the creation of a Bahamian technology industry as the Government moves to give the Tourism Development Corporation (TDC) more authority.
DPM urges Atlantis: 'Put money where mouth is'
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday invited Atlantis to “put their money where their mouths are" and team with the Tourism Development Corporation to help drive downtown Nassau's revival.
IAN FERGUSON: Bahamian business must speed up technology use
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$400k building donated to help hospital staff
THE Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation is delighted to announce the donation of a modular administration building to the hospital by NB Global Solutions.
