Governance and regulatory woes hurt renewables
Poor governance and regulatory challenges have been blamed for the failure to better integrate renewable energy into The Bahamas electricity mix, with investors unsure where they stand.The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), outlining the terms of
Chamber blasts 'unfair' sugary drinks NHI tax
The Government’s plan to part-finance National Health Insurance (NHI) by singling out “sugary drinks” was yesterday blasted as “unfair”, amid calls for such “sin taxes” to be more widely based.The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederati
DPM, Opposition trade fiscal hits
The Deputy Prime Minister and his PLP counterpart yesterday traded accusations of “ineptitude” over which party is to blame for The Bahamas’ fiscal crisis following the $105m deficit overshoot.The exchange between Chester Cooper, the Opposition’s fin
Inland Revenue's NHI policing role 'too much'
Making the Government’s main tax authority a policing agent for National Health Insurance (NHI) is “too much, too soon”, the Chamber of Commerce’s chairman warned yesterday.Michael Maura told Tribune Business yesterday that using the Department of In
Union tells govt: Protect BTC value for future sale
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) line staff union has urged the Government to protect the value of its shareholding and commit to selling this to Bahamian investors.Dino Rolle, the Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union’s (BCP
$100,000 'buy NHI' mark 'way too low'
The $100,000 National Health Insurance (NHI) exemption threshold for businesses is “way too low” and should be raised to $500,000, the Chamber of Commerce’s chairman said yesterday.Michael Maura told Tribune Business that the proposed annual revenue
tax-free scheme launched - but no one can use it yet
WHILE the government’s Over-The-Hill tax-free scheme has been launched, business and residents will have to wait until the end of the month for details on how to use it. The scheme’s executive manager, Samita Ferguson, told The Tribune yesterday her
Mobile rivals in big 'Black Friday' surge
MOBILE rivals BTC and Aliv both reported a strong surge in business during their “Black Friday” promotions, with scores of customers taking advantage of their offerings.Sasha Lightbourne, Aliv spokesperson, told Tribune Business: “Our expectations fo
BTC begins 'fight for every customer'
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has moved swiftly to deliver on pledges of increased consumer value with the launch of its 90-day Always On mobile promotion.Garry Sinclair, pictured, BTC’s chief executive, said the offer - designed to gi
Man found dead off Eneas Jumper Corner
Police are investigating the country’s latest homicide after a man was found dead off Eneas Jumper Corner on Sunday morning.
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Friday, 23rd November, 2018.
Virginia Cavaliers win Battle 4 Atlantis
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — De'Andre Hunter had 20 points and nine rebounds to help No. 4 Virginia beat No. 25 Wisconsin 53-46 on Friday in the Battle 4 Atlantis championship game.
Arrest for theft of copper wire
A man was arrested for copper theft from the business establishment in the Eight Mile Rock area this week, police reported.
Search for suspects after two armed robberies
POLICE are searching for a number of men believed to be responsible for two separate armed robberies in New Providence Friday.
New trainee correctional officers aim to 'embrace change'
THE Bahamas Department of Correctional Services held a commencement service yesterday welcoming 54 new trainee correctional officers to the team.
Ministry 'actively' monitoring swine flu reports
IN the wake of recent swine flu cases in the country, Ministry of Tourism Director General Joy Jibrilu on Friday told reporters that the ministry is “actively” monitoring such reports, as it does whenever there is an outbreak.
2018 'a banner year for tourism' in the Bahamas
TOURISM and Aviation Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar on Friday declared 2018 “a banner year for tourism” in the Bahamas, noting the tremendous growth the sector has experienced and speaking about the positive expectations for the months ahead.
Plans for two new family island airports
THE government still intends to build two new family island airports by way of public private partnership, Tourism and Aviation Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar said Friday.
A COMIC'S VIEW: The ‘People’ are ready to put Doc and company out of the house
IS THIS the week that it finally dawns on the Free National Movement that the honeymoon is over?
