Tax 'best practice' may have avoided 12% VAT
The Chamber of Commerce’s chairman yesterday gave his backing to the concept of adding real property tax to utility bills as a means of achieving “best practice” on compliance levels.Michael Maura told Tribune Business it was “more than likely” that
'Greater risk' for insurers if 90-day cover eliminated
Eliminating 90-day “cover notes” will fail to curb uninsured drivers while increasing the risk faced by insurance companies, the Bahamas Insurance Association’s (BIA) chair warned yesterday.Emmanuel Komolafe told Tribune Business there was a mistaken
Minister 'not wavering' on fast food taxation
The Minister of Health yesterday said he has “not wavered” on his recommendation for a consumption tax to be imposed on the fast-food industry, but such a policy move is “not imminent”.Dr Duane Sands told Tribune Business: “No, that’s not something t
Sponging revival stiffens on Long Island, Abaco
A dozen spongers on Long Island expressed interest in creating an association and reviving the industry in conjunction with an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) funded project.“It was encouraging to see so much support from the community in getti
Aviation marketing kick-off for Bahamas
Florida’s largest aviation conference has begun promoting general visits and fly-outs to The Bahamas ahead of the official October 1 launch of its marketing partnership with the country.Sun ‘n Fun International has added The Bahamas’ general aviation
Breadbasket food changes 'delayed but not derailed'
The Minister of Health yesterday admitted said the promised revision to the country’s 45 year-old breadbasket foods line-up has been “delayed but not derailed”.Dr Duane Sands told Tribune Business the revisions will not be in place in when the breadb
Former MP Phenton Neymour dies
FORMER Member of Parliament Phenton Neymour has died, it was confirmed on Monday night.
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Police investigate fatal hit-and-run on Robinson Road
POLICE are investigating a fatal hit-and-run in the capital after a pedestrian was struck while attempting to cross the road on Friday evening. The man was attempting to cross Robinson Road in the vicinity of Washington Street shortly after 10pm, ac
Discovery Channel treasure hunters had permits to film and research only
TREASURE hunters seen scanning Bahamian waters and uncovering artifacts from historic wrecks on the Discovery Channel were given permits to film and research by the Bahamas government.
Boat pulls down power lines on Eastern Road
A boat being towed on the Eastern Road has pulled down power lines this afternoon - creating a headache for motorists.
Did PLP operate ‘dirty tricks’ unit?
THE Department of Public Prosecutions has been directed to look into viral allegations concerning a political “war room” and its purported campaign of dirty tricks against Free National Movement candidates in the run up to the 2017 general election.
‘Work permits need stricter controls’
LABOUR Director John Pinder yesterday expressed a desire to review the application process of long-term work permits, telling The Tribune there should be increased stipulations to guard against abuse.
Murderers? Hang ‘em and move on
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday said he has no issue “hanging” any person convicted of murder and “moving on”.
Tech issues stall new betting tax
Bahamian gamblers will enjoy a two-month reprieve from the budget’s twin five percent levies because they are “not as easy and straightforward” to implement as the government thought.
A cardinal error by the Pope?
POPE Francis of Rome expressed words to the effect “God made you like this” and being gay does not matter.
INSIGHT: Hey, Mr Bannister - this is driving us POTTY
Works Minister Desmond Bannister signalled last week he was proposing massive $10,000 fines for utility companies who dig up roads and then leave them looking like an assault course for motorists.If his plan comes to fruition then given the state of
PM's delivery Unit set for Singapore visit
THE Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit and other departments are expected to travel to Singapore to determine how best to modernise and streamline government projects and policies.Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said he has already had communications wit
Freedom Farm brings home the bronze
FREEDOM Farm Baseball League closed out competition at the Caribbean Regional Qualifier for the Little League World Series with an historic finish for the Bahamas.The team claimed the bronze medal at the event with a 6-1 win over Aruba at the tournam
