Budget to force price rise for healthy foods
Food stores will likely hike their non-breadbasket food prices due to the impact the new VAT exemptions will have on consumer behaviour, the Chamber of Commerce’s chairman is warning.Michael Maura told Tribune Business that the Budget effectively “in
Auto dealers: budget leaves 'two dominant'
New auto dealers are hoping for a last-minute compromise with the government over budget reforms that could result in just two companies “dominating the market”.Fred Albury, the Bahamas Motor Dealers Association’s (BMDA) president, told Tribune Busin
Insurers want same VAT treatment for all
The Bahamas Insurance Association’s (BIA) chairman has called for all property and casualty products to receive the same VAT treatment, adding that exempt status is “not the way to go”.Emmanuel Komolafe admitted to Tribune Business that he was “caugh
Sterling specialist to address conference
Sterling Global Financial’s Brandon Caruana is the latest addition to the inaugural Bahamas Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Conference line-up.Designed to attract investors, entrepreneurs, service providers and tech companies, the three-day conference
Home Fabrics invests $2m in GB expansion
Home Fabrics, the Bahamian fabric distributor, is expanding to Freeport through a $2m investment that will initially create ten jobs.Kwasi Thompson, minister of state for Grand Bahama, congratulated Benjamin and Laura Pinder on the venture in unveili
Two men shot dead in separate incidents
Two men are dead after shootings on Saturday night and early on Sunday morning.
WORLD CUP: France win, Argentina held
MOSCOW (AP) — Day 3 of the World Cup began Saturday with France becoming the first team to benefit from a penalty called after video review in a World Cup match. Antoine Griezmann put France ahead with the ensuing penalty kick. Australia tied it with a penalty kick by Mile Jedniak, but France moved ahead again when Paul Pogba's shot hit the crossbar and then made it over the goal line. The tally was confirmed by goal-line technology.
'Primitive' boater fees in revenue leak fears
MARINA operators are calling for a more modernised system for the payment of boating permits and fees due to a “fair amount” of revenue leakage under current arrangements.Basil Smith, the Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) executive director, told
Freight boat blaze at Bimini dock
Police in Bimini are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fire on board the MV Sherice M, a 126 ft. freight boat that was moored at the Alice Town Government Dock.
Man shot dead on Crooked Island Street
A man died after a shooting on Crooked Island Street early on Saturday morning.
Dr Sands ‘approved $1.9m contract for Barbara Hanna company’
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands approved a contract estimated at $1.9m for Barbara Hanna's Magic Touch cleaning company, less than three months after criminal charges were brought against former PLP Senator Frank Smith, according to testimony heard in court on Friday.
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Bannister pledges safety measures after Munnings Road death
WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister pledged more precautions and safety measures will be implemented on Munnings Road to avoid future fatalities.
Labour Day crash investigation close to completion
POLICE are close to completing investigations into the Labour Day traffic accident, which killed four women and injured numerous others.
Minister announces full-time BTVI enrolment will be free
EDUCATION Minister Jeff Lloyd, in a speech on Friday, reiterated that full-time enrolment in the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute will be free this September.
FNM chairman defends VAT increase
FREE National Movement Chairman Carl Culmer said his party will not be moved by the possibility of a political alliance between web shops and the Progressive Liberal Party.
Woman robbed a gunpoint
A WOMAN was robbed at gunpoint after she was forced to stop her car in the Carmichael Road area Thursday night.
Man stabbed in Eight Mile Rock
A 23-year-old man, a resident of West End, is in hospital with serious injuries following a stabbing incident in Eight Mile Rock, police reported.
WORLD CUP: Ronaldo scores hat trick in six goal thriller
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat trick, capped by a dipping free kick in the 88th minute as Portugal and Spain played to a wild 3-3 draw in the Group B opener for both countries.
