Wealthy Bahamians greatest tax cheats
“High-end” Bahamians and companies are the biggest tax dodgers, the deputy prime minister revealed yesterday, adding: “Poor people pay their taxes.”
‘Breakthrough’ in battle with foreign realtors
THE Bahamas Real Estate Association’s (BREA) president yesterday said it has finally made a “breakthrough” in cracking down on unscrupulous foreign realtors who are “crippling” the industry.
Provider for digital B$ ‘will not be greedy’
The digital Bahamian dollar’s technology provider yesterday pledged to “open up” opportunities for local start-ups and financial operators, and promised: “We won’t be greedy.”
‘On point marketing’ drives tourism surge
The minister of tourism yesterday said an “on point marketing campaign” had driven The Bahamas’ record-breaking tourism performance since the start of 2018.
Civil service pension reform eyed by govt
The government is in the process of hiring consultants to study the feasibility of making civil servants contribute financially to their own retirement via a defined contribution pension plan.
Govt targets $20m-$50m boating industry boost
THE GOVERNMENT could generate between $20m-$50m in extra revenue from fully collecting all due cruising permit and yacht charter fees, the deputy prime minister said yesterday.
IAN FERGUSON: Addressing key workplace woes
More than 80 percent of Bahamian businesses do not have the benefit of on-staff human resources professionals.
The law of incense
Of the various laws which govern the kingdom of God, one of the most important laws is the law of increase. In its most basic form, the law of increase states that what we do not use decreases, and what we use increases.
Let's fight for our happiness!
Boy, this is a hard one! Life continues to throw us lemons, ingratitude, stress, disappointment, infidelity, and on and on. How are we to find an iota of happiness in the midst of a culture of chaos? Many of us are flamming a smile, a cheer, a good word and don’t really mean it. Are you flamming it, hoping to make it?
Nurses urged to trust in God
Ebenezer Union Baptist Church in Exuma recently welcomed the island’s nurses with open arms. The nurses from the Department of Public Health on Exuma are celebrating Nurses’ Month under the theme “Nurses – A Voice to Lead, Health For All”.
Young women find their purpose as 'champs'
The empowerment organisation CHAMPS celebrated a great turnout of Christian women for their annual conference, which this year was held under the theme “Designed In His Image”.
A life of prayer produces a bountiful harvest
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:4-8 NIV)
Prayer's power to bring about miracles
“Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him .And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison. And behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying Arise up quickly. And his chains fell of his hands.” – Acts 12 v 5-7 (KJV)
An explosive celebration to change the status quo of young Christians
STRENGTHENING the youth and the wider Christian community is the main aim of the Ignition Youth Explosion event tomorrow.
Tsavoussis and Bayles are the new golf champions
BAHAMAS Golf Federation President Lynford Miller has announced the Bahamas has two new male and female golf champions.
Travis Munnings invited to Impact Basketball Pro Day
TRAVIS Munnings continues his path toward professional basketball, hoping to create an opportunity at high profile showcases during the pre-draft scouting process.
Bahamas Aquatics names 23-member CCCAN team
BAHAMAS Aquatics has selected a 23-member team to compete at the XXXII CCCAN Swimming Championships, set for June 28 to July 2 in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Jones on fire
Jonquel Jones continues to show why many pundits expect her to be one of the top players in the WNBA this season as she led the Connecticut Sun to a 2-0 start.
STATESIDE: Trump insists tribute to heroes won't fall silent - but can he deliver?
The US annually commemorates its fallen military heroes on Memorial Day, creating the first three-day weekend of the summer at the end of May. For the past 32 years, one of the most impressive Memorial Day demonstrations has been organised by 74-year-old army veteran Artie Muller. He and a few associates started the motorcycle-driven Rolling Thunder rally in 1988, but have announced that this year’s huge assemblage will be the organisation’s last.
