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BASKETBALLFOX HILL HOOPING BY THE PARKTHE organising committee for the Fox Hill Festival Hooping by the Park will hold a final registration meeting 7pm tonight at the Community Centre in Fox Hill for all teams wishing to participate in the tournament

Johnson new president of the NPWBA

DEVIN Johnson has been elected as the new president of the New Providence Women’s Basketball Association.During the elections held during the annual general meeting on Friday night at the Water and Sewerage Corporation, Mynez Cargill did not seek ano

Tax hike 'shockwaves' hit high-end properties

Foreign investors were yesterday said to have halted construction projects, with some threatening to sell their high-end properties, as the “shockwaves” from Budget tax changes hit home.Robert Myers, the Organisation for Responsible Governance’s (ORG

Bahamas to miss 'upward swing' in GDP on VAT hike

A former finance minister fears The Bahamas may miss out “on a really good upward swing” in GDP growth as a result of the VAT rate hike and other budget measures.James Smith, pictured, also an ex-Central Bank governor, told Tribune Business that “all

Stubborn jobless rate shows 'growth focus' need

The Bahamas needs a “more significant focus” on economic growth to further dent a national unemployment rate that remains stubbornly flat - and high - at ten percent.Robert Myers, the Organisation for Responsible Governance’s (ORG) principal, yesterd

'Flights threshold' to combat rogue pilots

A Cabinet minister yesterday revealed he is pushing for a “threshold mechanism” to address a regulatory “quirk” that aids rogue pilots in the Bahamian aviation industry.Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, told Tribune Business he wa

Oil explorer extends JV talks one month

An oil explorer has touted the one-month extension of exclusive talks with a “major oil company” over a Bahamian well joint venture as “a clear indication of progress”.Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC), in a statement to the markets, said the unnamed o

Bank and trust sector confirms board line-up

The Deputy Prime Minister, K P Turnquest, gave the keynote address to the Association of International Banks and Trust Companies in The Bahamas (AIBT) recent Annual General Meeting.Bruno Roberts of The Private Trust Corporation, and Ivan Hooper of Wi

Bahamas unblocks education qualifications with blockchain

The Bahamas has become the first country in the Caribbean and Latin American region to implement a national credentialing system using blockchain technology.The government successfully completed a pilot project, Bahamas Blockcerts, which will improve

Govt 'talking' on national lottery

THE “conversation” has started within government on the creation of a National Lottery, according to the deputy prime minister.“I want to make millionaires, and we do that by taking risk and being creative. A National Lottery gives the opportunity to

Compliance officers target regional unity

The Bahamas Association of Compliance Officers (BACO) newly-installed executive team is aiming to foster regional unity to ensure the financial services industry meets global standards.“Regional cohesion and assisting the financial services sector in

Grand Lucayan's fate decided 'in 30 days'

Key decisions on the Grand Lucayan resort’s future will be made “in 30 days”, the deputy prime minister says, amid growing suggestions the government will be forced to step in and acquire the property.K Peter Turnquest, speaking at a recent meeting o

Woman dies after being hit by cars on Prince Charles Drive

Police in New Providence are investigating a traffic accident that left a woman dead on Saturday.

Official funeral for former cabinet minister Phenton Neymour

THE Cabinet Office announced Friday that an official funeral will be held for former cabinet minister Phenton Neymour on Thursday, August 2, at 11am at Christ Church Cathedral, George Street.

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Minister disappointed by turnout at contractors seminar

PUBLIC Works Minister Desmond Bannister was very disappointed over the poor turnout to a one-day seminar hosted by his ministry for local contractors in Grand Bahama.