AG ‘unaware’ of alternative non-profit bill
The attorney general has revealed he was only made aware of alternative legislation to regulate Bahamian non-profits days before the current bill was due to be passed by Parliament.
Arawak Cay hits back at crime notice
ARAWAK Cay vendors yesterday hit back at a “double whammy” of crime warnings by accusing a major cruise line of “getting it all mixed up” and hurting their businesses.
Bank liquidity ‘cheaper but equal’ to global rule
The Central Bank believes its proposed bank liquidity standards “will be much simpler and cheaper” to implement than global rules but still have the same or “super-equivalent” effect.
Baha Mar eyes ‘maximum’ occupancies for New Year
Baha Mar yesterday said it was targeting “maximum New Year’s capacity” for its three new resort properties after they enjoyed “a much better Christmas” this year following their completion.
IAN FERGUSON: Business strategies to last a generation
Each New Year brings with it a time of reflection for individuals and businesses alike. As 2018 is on its way out, small and medium-sized businesses must take the opportunity to examine the past year, with all its peaks and valleys, and plan for the upcoming 2019 with those lessons in mind.
BISX lists ten more funds
The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) has listed a further ten investment funds, including some with sub-funds, after they fulfilled all its regulatory requirements.
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Santa for a day: Dr Sands delivers for Children's Ward patients
MINISTER of Health Dr Duane Sands played Santa on Christmas morning with a delivery of gifts to patients at the Children’s Ward of the Princess Margaret Hospital
Bahamasair delays due to 'weather related challenges'
DESPITE announcing earlier this week that its schedule was back to normal after a weekend of chaos and delays during the peak travel period, Bahamasair said on Thursday "weather related challenges" at Lynden Pindling International Airport left some flights grounded and delayed.
Cruise line: Fish Fry ‘crime concern’ area
A major cruise line yesterday “blindsided” a Cabinet minister by warning its passengers that the Arawak Cay Fish Fry was a “particular area of concern” for crime.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Oh, for a little respect while out shopping
IN every life, there comes a time when reality hits with a thud, like realising that you had the whole year to get ready for Christmas and suddenly it is here. And once again, though you promised last year and the year before that and probably the year before that it would never happen again, you blew the 8720 hours since the last time and you have 40 hours left to go before the big day.
Hield, Ayton on fire
Both Buddy Hield and Deandre Ayton have been playing their best basketball since the calendar shifted to the month of December and the NBA opened voting for its 2019 All-Star Game.
Sensei Julian Rolle elected vice-president of Pan American United Karate Organisation
SENSEI Julian Rolle was elected vice president of the Pan American United Karate Organisation (PUKO) on December 12.
NCAA Div 1: Bahamians set new career highs
SEVERAL Bahamian players set new career high scoring marks in NCAA Division I basketball over the course of the holiday season.
Another banner year for sports in The Bahamas
IT HAS been another banner year for sports in the country and one of those that stood out in the foreground were the performances of our various teams that competed both locally and on the international scene.
'Mr PM, how can you wish me Merry Christmas when you can't find my son?'
THE disappearance of 40-year-old Marvin Pratt has darkened the Christmas holiday for his mother, who continues to appeal for authorities to bring her son home.
Turnquest: WTO worries overblown
DEPUTY Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest has said that concerns over World Trade Organisation ascension are being “exaggerated,” further asserting that the government would work to “protect” the interests of local businesses.
Davis: No reason to block web shop political donations
OPPOSITION Leader Philip “Brave” Davis does not expect the Minnis administration to push a bill that would prohibit web shops and their bosses from giving money to political parties.
Saintil to be deported next year
HAITIAN-Bahamian Edward Israel Saintil, who was targeted in an explosive FBI undercover operation into US visa fraud in the Bahamas, will be deported to this country following his sentencing early next year.
HAPPY FAMILY: One Family wins Junkanoo Boxing Day parade
ONE Family sashayed its way to victory as the group was declared the unofficial winner of the 2018 Junkanoo Boxing Day parade last night. The group wowed the judges and crowd with its theme “Nursery Rhymes: The Ones We’ll Always Remember,” scoring a total of 87.55 points.
