VAT ‘jeopardy’ for real estate deals
Realtors yesterday warned that an increasing number of property deals are being put “in jeopardy” by the Department of Inland Revenue (DIR) challenging the sales price on which VAT is calculated.
WhatsApp ‘scam’ uses former Senator’s image
Police yesterday issued a new alert after scammers seemingly sought to use an image of ex-Senator Quinton Lightbourne and Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) to gain access to victims’ social media accounts.
Bank reliance on fees labelled ‘lazy approach’
A Bahamian economist says the Central Bank’s fee transparency mandate “is a step in the right direction” towards greater regulation and forcing commercial banks away from “a lazy approach”.
Doctor: Thank you for coming to my rescue
A DOCTOR who urgently needed a heart transplant said she was overwhelmed by the response of residents who came to her aid.
Chapel used as ‘full’ PMH runs out of bed space
A CRITICAL shortage of beds at Princess Margaret Hospital has led to paediatric patients being treated in the hospital’s chapel, according to Consultant Physician Staff Association president Dr Charelle Lockhart.
Grand Bahama and Abaco to feel weakened Milton today
BIMINI and Grand Bahama were expected to face strong winds starting around midnight today as Hurricane Milton approached Florida.
FNM leader won’t say over death penalty
FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard couldn’t say yesterday whether his party would remove the Privy Council as the highest appellate court for murder convictions if elected to increase the likelihood that the death penalty sentencing would be upheld.
Anger at lack of Dorian answers
THE revelation that the Davis administration will not launch a formal inquiry into Hurricane Dorian-related deaths reopened the wounds Sitha Silien has suffered since the category five storm swept through Abaco, taking her mother, brother, and cousin.
LOVE YA DOG: Gill with Coco and Chocolate
THE Tribune has been calling on readers to Love Ya Dog – and Gill Gibson joined in the campaign.
STATESIDE: Dangerous and turbulent world with US at the centre of all of it
This is an exceptionally turbulent and dangerous period we’re living in these days.
Guilty plea to having gun gets man two-year prison
A MAN was sentenced to two and a half years in prison after admitting to possessing a loaded gun in his Bain Town home last weekend.
Man accused of stealing motorcycle granted bail
A MAN was granted bail after being accused of stealing a motorcycle in New Providence over the summer.
‘Jazz’ and Yankees take 2-1 series lead
Last night was a busy one for Bahamians in the Major League Baseball (MLB) postseason.
Bahamas Caribbean Cup management team named
WITH a little under two weeks remaining until the official start of the sixth Caribbean Baseball Cup to be hosted at the Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium, the Bahamas Baseball Association (BBA) named the management team for Team Bahamas yesterday during a press conference.
BPL blames two generators failing for New Providence power outages
ABOUT five per cent of New Providence customers briefly lost power last night after two Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) units tripped offline.
Family Island chief councillors frustrated over govt’s unfulfilled pledge to amend Local Government Act
SOME Family Island chief councillors are frustrated waiting on the Davis administration to fulfil its pledge to enhance local government powers.
Ten-year-old Antonio donates hair to Wigs for Kids
TEN-year-old Antonio Hernandez, Jr, will sit before his classmates at Eva Hilton School tomorrow to cut off more than a year’s worth of hair, which he plans to donate to Wigs for Kids, a charity that provides wigs for children battling cancer.
Officers identify drugs and quantity seized in Sonny Miller trial
TWO police officers testified yesterday in the trial of former Police Staff Association chairman, Sonny Miller, 46, identifying 87 packages of drugs seized in Acklins in 2022.
FRONT PORCH: Changing complexion of political leadership globally
In the contest to succeed former UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, as leader of the Conservative Party, two of final three contenders were black, including former Home and Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, and former Business and Trade Secretary, the British-Nigerian, Kemi Badenoch.
BASSAI Bahamas Karate-Dojo’s Third Annual Tournament was a success
BASSAI Bahamas Karate-Dojo (BBKD) held its Third Annual Bahamas Karate Tournament on Saturday, October 5 at the Kendal G.L. Isaacs Gymnasium.
