D'Aguilar threatens legal move
MINISTER of Tourism and Aviation Dionisio D’Aguilar threatened legal action against a group he alleged had taken possession of a vacant lot next door to his home, a situation which led to a confrontation with his wife and an unidentified man that was shared on social media yesterday.
Time for the Post Office to deliver
I am wondering if it is possible for our Post Office, could offer some partial service, with regards to placing mail(s) in our boxes.
‘Bahamas Showcase’ gets stamp of approval
MINISTERS of Sports and Tourism, Lanisha Rolle and D’ionisio D’Aguilar respectively, put their stamp of approval on the return of the ‘Islands of the Bahamas Showcase’ for the third time in November by participating in a press conference for the visiting teams in Baltimore, Maryland, last Thursday.
Thompson 13th overall in 400MH at Youth Olympics
WHILE the third Youth Olympic Games will come to a close on Thursday, the Bahamas ended competition yesterday with Matthew Thompson competing in the men’s 400 metre hurdles.
UB Mingoes judo athletes to represent Bahamas
DESMONDO Bootle, Dre Hall and Raven Pennerman, three University of the Bahamas Mingoes judo competitors, are expected to represent the Bahamas in the International Judo Federation’s Junior World Championships this week at the Atlantis resort.
Sawyer shines at Caribbean Cycling Championships
LORIN Sawyer was the lone representative from the Bahamas Cycling Federation to compete in the Caribbean Cycling Championships in the Dominican Republic last week.
Govt targets $12m saving in scrapping cruise rebate regime
The Minister of Tourism yesterday revealed the Government could save $12m per year after it completely “scrapped” the tax incentive regime for cruise lines.Dionisio D’Aguilar, pictured, speaking ahead of a Cabinet meeting, said the departure tax reba
Govt targets 2.5% GDP growth goal
The Government is targeting 2.5 percent GDP growth as a “reasonable” short-term goal, asserting that the IMF’s recent assessment is “a boost of confidence” for its economic plans. KP Turnquest, deputy prime minister, told Tribune Business in a recent
Businessman 'a sad case' says court
The “sad case” of a Freeport businessman, who paid off a company’s $103,259 mortgage debt only for the property to be sold from under him, has won “considerable” judicial sympathy.But the Court of Appeal said it was still unable to rule in Cyril Minn
QC: OECD goal posts movement ‘very disturbing’
A prominent QC yesterday said he was “very disturbed” that the OECD again appeared to have “moved the goal posts” on The Bahamas and other international financial centres (IFCs).
DPM intervenes at world bank meeting
K Peter Turnquest, deputy prime minister and minister of finance, last week attended the 2018 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Bali, Indonesia. He is pictured, second right, at a Caribbean Caucus Round Ta
Bahamas hosts financial industry delegate briefing
The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) hosted a successful briefing session for delegates attending the recent Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) conference in Mexico City.The event, held on October 4, attracted more than 150 finan
Bahamian realtors join global network summit
Representatives from Bahamas-based HG Christie were among more than 250 agents who attended last month’s invitation-only Christie’s International Real Estate network meeting.The event took place at Christie’s flagship auction house at Rockefeller Pla
FACE TO FACE: How a lasting love grew out of tragedy
When Lucy Lightbourne was in her prime at 30 years old, she had a lot going for her. She had just bought a new car and was serving as the manager of Anne’s Paradise, a popular restaurant and lounge on Thompson Boulevard owned by Elridge Smith.
Bahamas will defend itself against poachers
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday said foreigners poaching in Bahamian waters are “totally unacceptable” and underscored that law enforcement agencies have a “vested responsibility” to protect the country from any acts of terrorism an
KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF: Sir Frankie dealt blow over land ownership - but locals lose out too
Sir Franklyn Wilson, pictured, yesterday pledged that the Privy Council’s rejection of his development company’s claim to 2,086 acres “in no way changes our plans and commitment” to South Eleuthera.
Nygard racks up new court setback
A Florida district judge’s decision to dismiss Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard’s lawsuit against an investigator hired by Save The Bays (STB) was upheld by a federal appeals court.
Expat workers face visa fingerprinting
WORK permit holders will now be fingerprinted as the Department of Immigration continues to roll out its new digital system.
