Buy a $750,000 house and become a resident
PURCHASING a home for $750,000 or more can make foreigners eligible for economic permanent residency in the country, according to a proposed new immigration bill.
Minnis announces extra plans to deal with autism
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced yesterday concessions for the REACH organisation, telling Parliament the needs of those with autism had for too long been ignored.
Lloyd waiting on ‘beating’ report
A DISTRICT report detailing the circumstances behind a video which shows a group of students being beaten by an Abaco-based physical education teacher has been submitted to education officials, The Tribune understands.
Nearly $6m paid to healthcare providers in NHI programme
NEARLY six million dollars was paid to healthcare providers enrolled in the National Health Insurance programme from April 2017, its inception, to June 2018, a new report says.
Choking on a slice of Minnis humble pie
We all knew that the Prime Minister can whip up a mean pot of tasty stew-fish at virtually a moment’s notice. But some were pleasantly surprised to learn that the PM’s other culinary skill was that of pastry chef.
EDITORIAL: Cool tempers down at WSC before they boil over
ALL the water at the Water & Sewerage Corporation must be boiling over considering how heated things are getting over there.
A word to the wise
On or around 20th March 2019, multiple American news outlets and online magazines highlighted a European study, originally published in Lancet Psychiatry, that showed an increased risk of losing touch with reality (psychosis) in users of high potency marijuana.
Quartet to represent Bahamas at 2019 Fed Cup
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association has announced that the team of player/captain Kerrie Cartwright, Danielle Thompson, Sydney Clarke and Sierra Donaldson will represent The Bahamas at the 2019 BNP Paribus Fed Cup.
It’s time to earn spot for Carifta
IT will come down to who show up and perform this weekend to determine who will make the team to represent The Bahamas at the 48th Carifta Games, scheduled for the Easter holiday weekend in the Cayman Islands.
Invincible warriors go season undefeated
The Western Warriors Football Club’s Boys U15 Team finished the 2018 - 2019 season undefeated, winning both the Atlantic Division Trophy and the BFA Youth League Championship Trophy on March 30.
Knights and Magics into the final
WHILE it came down to a pair of penalty kicks in the shootout for the CR Walker Knights to prevail 3-1 over the Doris Johnson Mystic Marlins, the Government High Magics doubled up the Anatol Rodgers Timberwolves 2-0.
Hawks down Falcons
THE Bahamas Flag Football League’s week two action did not disappoint fans. With a full schedule of games on tap at the Thomas A Robinson Field, there was more than enough action to go around.
‘We won’t destroy domestic aviation’
The Bahamas’ aviation director yesterday pledged to resist pressure to open up the domestic aviation market to foreign carriers - something he agreed could “destroy” local carriers.
Sports Authority’s plea: Help change our governance
The National Sports Authority (NSA) has pleaded with the Auditor General’s Office to “support” efforts to change its governance structure in the wake of damning audit findings.
Pelican Bay to host entrepreneurs again
Entrepreneurs and start-ups will be able to interact directly with consumers at the second annual Spring Sip & Shop Soiree to be hosted by the Pelican Bay resort on Saturday, April 13.
DPM hails ‘progress’ in tax crimes battle
The deputy prime minister yesterday hailed the “great progress” The Bahamas is making in playing its part to fight corruption, financial crimes and tax evasion.
DPM pledges ‘further strengthening’ of FIU
The deputy prime minister yesterday pledged that “further strengthening” of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is underway to improve its handling of suspicious transactions reports (STRs).
Central Bank relaunches finance literacy campaign
The Central Bank of The Bahamas yesterday said it has relaunched its national financial literacy campaign, Get Money Smart Bahamas, to coincide with Financial Literacy Month.
Bahamian realtor attends key forum
A Bahamian realtor was an invited guest at The Crans Montana Forum on Africa and South co-operation, which was held for the fifth time in Morocco under the patronage of its king.
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Wednesday, 3rd April, 2019.
