US warns its banks on Bahamas dealings
The US government’s call for greater scrutiny of The Bahamas will not have any “immediate or significant fallout” for this nation’s key banking relationships, a senior banker said yesterday.Gowon Bowe, the Clearing Bank Association’s (CBA) chairman,
Richie Pyfrom is City Bowling League event MVP
THE most valuable player in City Bowling League competition on Monday night at Mario’s Bowling and Family Entertainment Centre was a red hot Richie Pyfrom of Telco Enterprises, who mowed down the pins for an outstanding 699 high three game set and ju
China won't replace our 'bread and butter'
The Bahamas “cannot ignore” China’s fast-growing tourism market even though the US will “always be our bread and butter”, the Minister of Tourism argued yesterday.Dionisio D’Aguilar, who has just returned from leading a joint industry-government dele
Bahamas' 130th internet speeds placement not 'best measure'
The Bahamas’ ranking as the world’s 130th most expensive country for broadband internet is not a “a fair measurement” of its affordability, a technology entrepreneur argued yesterday.
Minister: 'Don't pull punches' on NHI fears
Healthcare industry stakeholders were yesterday told by a Cabinet minister not to “pull any punches” by holding back on concerns over the revised National Health Insurance (NHI) model.Dr Duane Sands, pictured, minister of health, said the proposal wa
BPL examines 'all options' over fuel
BAHAMAS Power and Light’s (BPL) chairman yesterday pledged it is “looking at all options” to secure cheaper fuel sources amid fierce consumer criticism of high electricity bills.Dr Donovan Moxey told Tribune Business: “We are looking at all options i
BISX briefs Rotary on capital markets' future
The Bahamas International Securities Exchange’s (BISX) chief operating officer gave his take on the capital markets’ future during a recent speech to Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise members.Holland Grant, who also spoke about the stock exchange’s histo
Tourism sector targets Chinese travel market
The Ministry of Tourism and Aviation (BMOTA) teamed with executives from Atlantis, Baha Mar, The Pointe and Majestic Tours to expose The Bahamas to the Chinese tourism market.Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, led the combined publ
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Tuesday, 6th November, 2018.
FROM CONSUMER TO COSMETIC CHEMIST: Nicole McCardy focuses on integrity in product development
The next time you pick up a cream or ointment from your local drugstore you may be purchasing a product that was developed by a young Bahamian woman who has found herself on the cutting edge of cosmetic manufacturing.
Cleaning workers at hospital caught fighting on camera
THE Public Hospitals Authority expressed displeasure yesterday with two employees of a contracted cleaning services company who were caught on video fighting at Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday. People tried to separate them, but the two mainta
Health levy hits wages Jan 2020
THE proposed amendment to the National Health Insurance programme is expected to be enacted between April and July 2019, with employers making employee mandated contributions by January 2020, according to NHI Authority chairman Dr Robin Roberts.
New mass action over rights abuse
ATTORNEYS for 15 former detainees are suing the government for damages that could cost taxpayers millions.
FNM 'trying to suppress free speech' at conclave
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party chairman Fred Mitchell yesterday attacked the governing Free National Movement for trying to “punish and suppress free speech” at its two-day conclave on the weekend.In a press statement Mr Mitchell critcised the conclave, c
Suspect is accused of Okra Hill stabbing
HAROLD Taylor is accused of stabbing a man to death and wounding his girlfriend at the abandoned City Lodge building in Okra Hill on Tuesday of last week. The 34-year-old, of Shirley Street, was made to stand before Magistrate Kara Turnquest-Deveaux
Secret suffering which afflicts so many
It is the embarrassing secret sadly suffered in silence by thousands of Bahamian women. An uncontrollable loss of bladder control with urinary incontinence/leak during sex.As many as one in three women have some form of urinary incontinence whether i
Pumpkin power: Local chef promotes surprising health benefits of Fall fruit
Halloween may be over, but that doesn’t mean we have to say goodbye to pumpkins just yet. In addition to being a great canvas for carving scary faces into, and not to forget offering the key ingredient in Fall’s most prevalent spice mix, pumpkins a
THE PRESS BOX: Can the Cowboys tap into their glorious past and recapture some winning magic?
IN addition to trading for wide receiver Amari Cooper going into the bye week, the Cowboys continued to shake things up during the bye week.
Ministry 'flagrantly abused' multiple Bahamian singers
An ex-beauty queen has accused the Ministry of Tourism of “flagrantly abusing” Bahamian singers with a “take what we want, don’t pay and deny” approach to paying for use of their songs.Khiara Sherman, the former Miss Bahamas Universe-turned-songstres
EDITORIAL: Overcoming Legacy Issues, Bahamas Vulnerability to Financial Pirates
In recent days, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest has come out strongly in defence of The Bahamas’ position as a willing and compliant partner in the war against money laundering and nefarious attempts to use tax-friendly jurisdictions for offensive, or even illegal, purposes.
