Bulldogs rout Stars 102-76
The Truman State University Bulldogs men’s basketball team, shaking off the jet lag, broke away from a close encounter in the first half to rout the Bahamian Star Sports Basketball 102-76 last night to start the Bahamas Basketball Federation’s Summer
Ayton arrives as symbol that Suns are on the rise
PHOENIX (AP) — Since the heady days of Steve Nash came to an end, there have been few signs of joy from a dwindling fan base that watched the Phoenix Suns tumble to the bottom of the NBA standings and miss the playoffs for the eighth year in a row.
MPs’ attire
I am once again forced to be obliged from my observation of our present day MPs, who in my opinion, have no regard, respect or just ignorant and don’t know any better on proper attire when attending the Honourable House of Assembly. Gentlemen, you are leaders in society, where the youth of our country are looking up to you for guardians and leadership, your deportment plays a big part in that.
DPM: Responsibility Bill will bridge 'trust deficit'
The deputy prime minister yesterday admitted there is a “trust deficit” between the government and Bahamian people that he hopes to close with the Fiscal Responsibility Bill’s passage.KP Turnquest told Tribune Business that poor fiscal management, br
Immigration announces 'tech hub' work permit
The Immigration Department has developed the BH-1B work permit to target companies the government is seeking to attract for its “technology hub”, it was revealed yesterday.Dr Donovan Moxey, who chaired the government-appointed Technology Hub Steering
Ex-gaming minister: 'Ideal time' for lottery
The ex-minister who oversaw the web shops’ legalisation yesterday said it was an “ideal time” to introduce a national lottery, suggesting it could generate $150-200m per annum. Obie Wilchcombe, the former minister of tourism, while criticising the go
Arawak chair 'prays' for late reversal on real estate taxation
Arawak Homes’ chairman yesterday said he is “praying” that the Government will reverse course at the last minute on a “material dampener” for real estate and all related industries.Sir Franklyn Wilson told Tribune Business that the move to treat real
EU gives Bahamas blockchain opening
Europe’s failure to account for blockchain technology in its new data protection regime “represents an opportunity for The Bahamas” to capitalise on, a technology executive argued yesterday.Dr Donovan Moxey, who chaired the government-appointed Techn
Technology executive in call for crypto currency legislation
Sterling Global’s technology head is urging The Bahamas to adopt cryptocurrency legislation as a key element in plans to establish the nation as a “technology hub”. Brandon Caruana delivered this message during last week’s three-day blockchain and cr
Gov't plans cruise incentive overhaul
The government is planning to overhaul the tax incentives offered to the cruise industry given that all existing deals bar one have expired, a cabinet minister has revealed.Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, told the House of Assem
Top executive named at Small Business Centre
The government and its partners have named Davinia L Blair as executive director (ED) of the planned Small Business Development Centre (SBDC).She will head the centre, a partnership initiative with the University of The Bahamas (UB) and Bahamas Chamb
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WORLD CUP: Rojo and Messi send Argentina into last 16
(Mirror.co.uk) Marcos Rojo was the unlikely hero as Argentina somehow secured their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup.
FACE TO FACE: The woman who taught thousands how to type
RECENTLY, I was in the Seagrapes Shopping Plaza sitting in my car waiting on my passenger to return when I noticed the lady in the car next to me reading The Tribune . Her paper was opened to page 8, main section, and she was reading this column. I s
'Rebels should have resigned - not waited to be fired by PM'
GOVERNMENT appointees who voted against an increase in value added tax to 12 percent should have resigned their positions rather than wait to be fired, retired parliamentary clerk Maurice Tynes says. Mr Tynes, the chief adviser to House Speakers from
Woman hit in head as car fired upon
POLICE are investigating a shooting that left a woman suffering a gunshot wound to the head. The incident took place early yesterday morning in the area of Flamingo Gardens. The victim is currently in hospital and listed in stable condition.According
PM on island tour to explain need for VAT
DAYS before value added tax is to increase to 12 percent, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis spent much of yesterday in Andros explaining his administration’s 2018-2019 budget, which has received intense public backlash.
Foulkes: We’ll help workers fired from web shops
LABOUR Minister Dion Foulkes promised the Minnis administration will help more than 300 people who may lose their jobs as web shops respond to increased taxation, though he gave few details about how the government will do this.
Prove right to shanty homes
LABOUR Minister Dion Foulkes yesterday confirmed the start of the government’s three-part legal notice process for shanty town residents across the country, insisting the July 31 eviction deadline will be adhered to.
Unified bus system is ready to roll
THE unified bus system pilot project should commence “any time now”, Transport and Local Government Minister Frankie Campbell said yesterday.
