Knowles and Cougars on a roll in the World Series
Perez Knowles and his Columbus State Cougars have carried their momentum from the regional championships to the NCAA Division II World Series.
Minor league baseball: Young and Lugnuts get wins over Isaacs and Captains
IT was a busy weekend for Bahamian minor league baseball players in the Class A Midwestern League.
Nesbitt and Sao Paolo take 2-1 series lead in NBB finals
NATIONAL team member David Nesbitt and his Paulistano Sao Paolo took a 2-1 series lead in the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) finals and moved one game closer to the league title.
Baptist Convention to partner with government to assist troubled youth
As the country has become bogged down in a “morass of hopelessness”, the National Baptist Convention announced it will do its part to alleviate the problem by forging a partnership with the government to help young people who have found themselves in
Good stewards
“Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” (1 Corinthians 4:2)Things were not working out as Jimmy had anticipated. His wife, Olga, had gone back to work, but they were still not making ends meet. He decided to approach her
Meditation - At death's door
“When Paul had finished speaking, he knelt down with all of them and prayed. They all wept as they embraced him and kissed him. What grieved them most was his statement that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.”
Macedonia Baptist celebrates a successful 52nd anniversary
THIS past week, the Macedonia Baptist Church on Bernard Road in Fox Hill celebrated its 52nd anniversary with a number of activities to commemorate the occasion.The week of celebrations concluded on Sunday afternoon with the anniversary service. The
Israel in the Providence of God
More than 3,500 years ago, God called a man by the name of Abram out of paganism and made a covenant with him. This covenant was initiated by God and is recorded in Genesis. In this covenant, God almighty (El Shaddai) gave to Abram and his descendant
Prime Minister calls for partnership between church and state to help the poor
Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said that in order for the least fortunate among the people to benefit, there must be a continued partnership between the church and state.He was addressing the Bahamas Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention’s 8
Glory Seekers aim to restore the family unit with 2018 conference
BAHAMIANS are being encouraged to “arise and shine” this weekend, as the Shekinah Family Word Centre presents its 2018 Glory Seekers Worship Experience.For two days, beginning tomorrow at 7.30am, the Centre will host an array of different activities.
VAT's 60% increase a $400m 'death wish'
The government’s 60 percent VAT rate rise was yesterday labelled “a death wish”, amid fears it will plunge The Bahamas into recession by sucking an extra $400m from the economy.Private sector leaders told Tribune Business they were stunned by the dec
Web shops facing taxation 'wipe out'
Sebas Bastian yesterday warned web shops face a “wipe out” from tax increases of up to 355 percent, as the sector accused the government of deliberately seeking to “cripple” it.The Island Luck chief confirmed to Tribune Business that he, and other op
BICA chief's concern on 30-day VAT 'hubris'
The Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) president yesterday warned it was “hubris” to believe the private sector can implement the new VAT rate and exemptions within 30 days.Gowon Bowe told Tribune Business that the proposed 60 per cent
Auto dealers: Budget reforms are 'bittersweet'
Bahamian new auto dealers described yesterday’s Budget as “bittersweet”, despite it delivering the bonded warehouse and “roadside vendor” crackdown they have been seeking.Fred Albury, the Bahamas Motor Dealers Association’s (BMDA) president, told Tri
'Insane' 40% growth in govt's wage bill
The 40 percent growth in the government’s wage bill over the past seven fiscal years to 2018-2019 was yesterday branded “insane” and “criminal” by private sector leaders.KP Turnquest, pictured, Deputy Prime Minister, said the $226m increase in civil
'Car duty reduction shows committment'
A Bahamian electric car dealer said yesterday the Minnis administration’s plan to reduce the import duty for electric vehicles from 25 percent to ten percent demonstrates a “serious commitment” to improving the environment, adding that it could incen
Chamber blindsided by 12% VAT proposal
The Chamber of Commerce plans to discuss the 2018-2019 budget with the government today after being blindsided by its proposed 60 percent VAT rate increase.Edison Sumner, the Chamber’s chief executive, told Tribune Business that it had been taken by
Cooper: 'Budget of pain and no gain'
The Official Opposition yesterday slammed the Minnis administration for its “budget of pain and no gain”, arguing that the current 7.5 percent Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate would have been “adequate for years to come”.Chester Cooper, the Exuma and Ragge
Gov't hailed for shoe, clothing retail waiver
The Government’s proposed tax relief for clothing and shoe retailers was yesterday hailed for helping to preserve Bahamian businesses and jobs.KP Turnquest, pictured, deputy prime minister, said the government had made provision in the 2018-2019 budg
Just 20% of BOB 'bad 'loans' are recoverable
The Government’s capital spending budget took an $80m hit after it was determined that just 20 percent of Bank of the Bahamas’ toxic loans were recoverable.KP Turnquest, unveiling the 2018-2019 budget in the House of Assembly yesterday, said the gove
