Tax Certificate set to launch by year-end
The long-awaited Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) product will be launched by year-end 2020 in a bid to ease pressures on The Bahamas and its permanent residents, a Cabinet minister has pledged.
Resorts hail airline over pre-flight COVID testing
Bahamian resorts yesterday hailed American Airlines' plan to conduct pre-flight COVID-19 testing on all international travellers coming to The Bahamas as an “excellent” initiative.
Banks back Bahamian digital dollar roll-out
Commercial banks yesterday gave their backing to the Bahamian digital dollar's national roll-out as a means to improve financial inclusion and transaction efficiency.
Garreth looks forward to the competition in college
After participating in a few Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Basketball Tournaments this summer, Garreth Edgecombe is eagerly looking forward to competing at the collegiate level.
Wong shows off her equestrian skills
EQUESTRIAN athlete Peyton Wong hasn’t allowed COVID-19 or the freshman blues to get in the way of pursuing her training. The Queen’s College graduate began her freshman year at the University of Tampa this fall and will ride for the UTampa Equestrian Team under trainer Karey McGee. Wong is a business major, currently studying international business and marketing.
Collie to pursue collegiate baseball with Warriors
FOLLOWING a short stint in the minor leagues, another Bahamian baseball player will have the opportunity at collegiate baseball when the season opens for the upcoming campaign.
Veteran forward Kino Burrows scores 13 in 90-53 blowout victory for Byers
KINO Burrows and the FOS Provence Basket Byers continue the French LNB Pro B Leaders Cup as they continue their preparation for the 2020-21 season.
Rapid tests to replace quarantine from Nov 1
TOURISTS and returning residents will be tested for COVID-19 upon arrival in The Bahamas and again four days later as part of new rules that will take effect on November 1 and eliminate the need for travellers to quarantine.
Limited testing meant number underestimated
INFECTIOUS disease expert Dr Nikkiah Forbes says The Bahamas could have already had more than 100 cases of COVID-19 in late March when only a few infections had been officially confirmed.
Police hunted suspect before double killing
COMMISSIONER Paul Rolle yesterday revealed that several police units were searching for the suspect who had murdered a mother and daughter hours before they were killed.
New TV project for Grand Bahamian
GRAND Bahamian Raquel Beneby Hart did not let COVID-19 avert her plans of launching and developing a new television project, and creating a platform to connect with audiences through innovative, transformative, and empowering television shows.
High-visibility operation by police in GB
GRAND Bahama police were out on the streets in full force yesterday as part of a nationwide police operation launched to increase visibility to deter crime and to ensure COVID-19 protocols are being followed.
Appeal court: Murder trial was unfair and sentence quashed
THE Court of Appeal recently quashed a man’s 35-year murder sentence after he appealed his conviction on the grounds his verdict was unsafe since he did not receive a fair trial.
$75,000 extortion case
AN accountant who was accused of extorting a man out of $75,000 earlier this week was yesterday denied bail ahead of his trial.
Rape suspect denied bail
A 34-year-old man was remanded to prison over allegations he raped a woman last week.
Drilling for oil in The Bahamas
The rest of the world is finally catching on.
Fair play for all, Dr Minnis
Please allow me an opportunity to comment on the Prime Minister’s call for fair play in the global financial arena while addressing the United Nations (UN).
Donald and Melania Trump test positive for COVID-19
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, the president tweeted early Friday.
BTC celebrates small business importance
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is celebrating October as Small Business Month to highlight the importance of its 8,000-plus clients in this category to the local economy.
97 new cases of COVID-19
The Ministry of Health reported on Thursday that there were 97 new cases of COVID-19, one non-COVID-19 related death and 84 people confirmed as having recovered.
