We can't let customs hold our businesses to ransom
What in the world is going on at Bahamas Customs!
Seems like a short order
Re: Parts Of Grand Bahama Still Without Power. The Tribune, November 26, 2019.
Hield on Bulls: ‘We just took this team too lightly’
JUST days after defeating the No.2 seed in the Western Conference, the Denver Nuggets, Buddy Hield was vocal on his team’s lack of effort in a loss to the Chicago Bulls.
Star Sailors make a splash on opening day
The seventh Star Sailors League Finals got underway with a pair of races on opening day yesterday.
Hero World Challenge tees off today
THE 2019 Hero World Challenge tees off today with several compelling storylines, most notably for the Bahamas, this year’s event also doubles as a means of bringing awareness and fundraising to the Hurricane Dorian relief effort.
NPBA: Giants continue undefeated streak in Division I
THE Commonwealth Bank Giants continued their undefeated streak in Division I while the Asphalt Maintenance Pirates have won three in a row in Division II in NPBA play Tuesday night.
Wilson, Burrows and Tigers remain No. 2 in Canada
AS U Sports men’s basketball heads into the winter break, Jordan Wilson, Shamar Burrows and the Dalhousie Tigers remain the No. 2 ranked team to headline Bahamian players competing at the top level in Canada.
Davis dismisses $300 VAT light bill bar raise
The government’s plan to increase the $300 VAT-free threshold on monthly electricity bills is an admission that hiking the tax rate to 12.5 percent was a mistake, the opposition’s leader said yesterday. Philip Davis, responding to Tribune Business r
Near-total insurance absence 'critical issue'
The deputy prime minister said the near-total absence of hurricane insurance was a “critical issue” after it emerged that Dorian-ravaged communities in Grand Bahama were virtually uninsured. K Peter Turnquest said The Bahamas needs to develop ways t
EDITORIAL: Strong words - but the court will have final say
There were strong words yesterday from Attorney General Carl Bethel about the latest affadavit from Rights Bahamas seeking to prevent evictions and demolitions of shanty towns in Abaco.
Maynard: BPL customers will pay more than $30
BAHAMAS Electrical Workers Union president Paul Maynard believes Bahamas Power and Light customers will pay more than the predicted increase of $20 to $30 per month on their bills next year. Mr Maynard said that the government is in a difficult posi
FACE TO FACE: Kayla and her Zontians leading the charge to end violence against women
Why is there violence against women? They are our mothers, sisters… our nurturers and care givers. Why is there violence against girls?
Protests continue as NIB blames pressure on fund
THE National Insurance Board cited mounting pressure on its fund due to job losses and business closures brought on by Hurricane Dorian, as the agency said it is trying to work with its staff union to conclude a new labour contract.
Hotel union and Atlantis heading to court
THE BAHAMAS Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union and Atlantis are set to go to court this Friday, after last week’s protest by workers was called “unlawful” by the Paradise Island resort.
Tiger earns Hero Shot
Tiger Woods earned the inaugural Hero Shot at the Baha Mar championship yesterday to kick off the 2019 Hero World Challenge. Woods defeated Jordan Spieth in the championship round by a score of 1,800-to-900.
VAT exemption level may rise to offset BPL levy
The government is “likely” to raise the $300 VAT-free threshold on electricity bills to minimise the impact from Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) $650m refinancing, a Cabinet minister revealed yesterday.
Customs system 'worst thing I have confronted'
Large Bahamian merchants and importers yesterday echoed broker concerns over Customs’ new digital platform, with one blasting: “This is the worst thing I have ever confronted.” Lance Major, in-house customs broker for the d’Albenas Agency, told Trib
Bahamasair flies into action over licence suspend
Bahamasair flew into action after it encountered regulatory turbulence in Canada to ensure the suspension of its charter licence lasted no longer than 24 hours. Tracy Cooper, the national flag carrier’s managing director, blamed an administrative er
Nassau/PI hotel room nights off 10% post-Dorian
Large Nassau/Paradise Island hotels endured a “tepid” October in the wake of Hurricane Dorian with revenues falling on the back of a ten percent decline in room nights sold. The Central Bank, unveiling its October monthly economic report, revealed t
