Corporate tax among WTO reform options
CORPORATE taxation is among the options being assessed for WTO revenue replacement, the Deputy Prime Minister has confirmed, adding: “It’s a brave new world.”K P Turnquest told Tribune Business it was a case of “the sooner the better” when it came to
Renward LOI company closes Bahamas office
THE company at the centre of the Renward Wells Letter of Intent (LOI) controversy has closed its Bahamas office, with its local chief executive stepping down from his post.Jean-Paul (JP) Michielsen said he will be leaving his position with Stellar Wa
Blockchain advocates eye Bahamas forums
A CARIBBEAN group is aiming to capitalise on the huge interest in blockchain and cryptocurrency in the Bahamas by creating a series of monthly exchanges and forums on the technology.The Caribbean Blockchain Alliance, an advocacy group for blockchain
Bonefish Pond provides 1,100 visitor day boost
NEW Providence’s Bonefish Pond National Park generates around $1 million in tourist spending, and 1,100 annual visitor days, for the Bahamian economy.The south-west New Providence parks’ economic impact was detailed in the ‘Economic Valuation of Ecos
FOCOL chairman reveals 'bold plans'
FOCOL Holdings’ chairman says the company has “bold plans” that will soon “transform” its operations, although he provided no details.Sir Franklyn Wilson was speaking at the BISX-listed petroleum products supplier’s annual general meeting (AGM) for t
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Police probe Bahamasair ticket scam
A FRAUDULENT credit card scheme involving ticket purchases at Bahamasair is under investigation by the Business Technology Crimes Division of the Central Detective Unit.
Full steam ahead for FOI act
THE Minnis administration has set its sight on the full implementation of the Freedom of Information Act within this upcoming budgetary year.
Bank teller ‘stole’ $49k off Former Governor General Arthur Hanna
A 21-year-old bank teller was charged in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday with using his job to steal more than $49,000 from former Governor General Arthur Dion Hanna over a six-month period.
LOCKED AWAY FOR 15 YEARS – Judge rejects call not to jail $700k COB thief
FORMER College of The Bahamas employee Chimeka Gibbs was sentenced to 15 years in prison by a Supreme Court judge yesterday for stealing over $700,000 from the tertiary institution over a seven-year period.
Teenager charged with murder
AN 18-year-old wanted suspect was arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday charged with murdering a man who was visiting his family just over two months ago.
Warning over water quality at Xanadu beach
BEACHGOERS were advised to avoid swimming at Xanadu Beach in Grand Bahama for a day or two after the popular spot failed its bi-weekly water quality test due to elevated bacteria levels.The beach was flagged on social media by Swim Guide, a website a
Poll brings bad news for FNM
PUBLIC Domain’s favour Poll of the current political favour has to have shocked Cabinet and the 35 FNM MPs as they all perceive they have been doing an incredible job. One Minister said phenomenon! Hey No!
Let's get moving – Physical activity: the definition, what type is right for you, and how to get started
Health coach Ethan Quant, of Elite Wellness Solutions, has succeeded in his weight loss journey and now wants to share his methods with the Bahamas in an effort to foster a culture of wellness and conquer the obesity epidemic.
20th Atlantic Medical Fun Walk/Run attracts more than 1,800
Atlantic Medical’s Fun Walk/Run in Nassau attracted an unprecedented and enthusiastic crowd of over 1,800 competitive walkers and runners, among them none other than Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands who also assisted in prize presentations.Ladonna G
'Where has teen court programme gone?'
A TEEN court programme, approved by the Christie administration to divert at-risk teens from the formal justice system, has gone nowhere under the Minnis administration, frustrating the project’s organisers.Hundreds of teen court programmes exist in
Police hunt armed robbers
POLICE are asking members of the public to come forward with any information they may have in solving two armed robberies which occurred yesterday morning. In the first incident shortly before 1am, a man was driving on Marrow Lane, Garden Hills, whe
2020 vision to ban plastics and Styrofoam
ENVIRONMENT and Housing Minister Romauld Ferreira yesterday officially announced his ministry’s initiative to ban single-use plastics and Styrofoam in the country by January 1, 2020 – a move he said would have a significant impact on waste at the New
A passage from india
The Bahamas, with immediate effect, will facilitate the entry of Indian nationals who already possess Schengen, USA, UK or Canadian visas, according to a statement from the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation. Indian nationals who have Schengen, Canadi
'The Promise' lives on at Bahamas Bridal Show
When Bahamas Bridal Show founder and executive producer Tommy Stubbs started the annual event he made a promise to help local businesses reach more clients and to encourage brides- and grooms-to-be to shop at home for their weddings and other special
