Boat registration fee hikes ‘not a tax grab’
The significant hikes in boat registration fees are not designed “as a tax grab”, the New Providence Port Authority’s chairman asserted yesterday, adding that the new regime will be a “game changer” for compliance and competitiveness.
North Andros hotel hopes for 85% regatta retention
A North Andros hotel yesterday voiced hope that “at least 85 percent” of visitors scheduled to attend this weekend’s postponed homecoming will still come out when it is held later this month.
Gov’ts ‘too lenient’ over tax-dodging supporters
Previous administrations have been “too lenient” on tax dodging supporters, a small business adviser has asserted, while warning: “The Government ain’t playing around no more.”
Brewery wins $1.156m Business Licence fight
Commonwealth Brewery says it has “successfully challenged” a $1.156m tax demand from the Government and is now awaiting the authorities’ next move.
North Andros BPL fire affects water supply as power restoration expected by today
THE fire that damaged a Bahamas Power and Light power station in North Andros on Wednesday also disrupted the water supply for many.
All Andros and Berry Island Homecoming cancellation will impact 200 businesses
THE postponement of the All Andros & Berry Islands Homecoming event after a power outage in North Andros will affect up to 200 businesses, according to Bernard Evans, chairman of the All Andros and Berry Islands Committee.
New president and CEO announced for One Eleuthera Foundation and CTI
The One Eleuthera Foundation (OEF) and Centre for Training and Innovation (CTI), two non-profit community development organisations focused on sustainable community and national development, have announced a transition of leadership. Effective June 30, Shaun Ingraham has stepped down as president and CEO, giving the titles to Keyron Smith.
STATESIDE: US higher education shaken by Supreme Court decisions
AMERICANS are justifiably proud of their country. Now quickly approaching its 250th anniversary even as we celebrate a half century of Bahamian independence, the US prides itself perhaps most of all in the accessibility and quality of its higher education system. With hard work and talent, the myth of the American dream provides for every citizen the possibility of advancement to wealth and achievement.
Two-week gun amnesty begins next week
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe expects a gun amnesty initiative to be introduced next week.
Hotel Union protests firing of Atlantis shop steward
BAHAMAS Hotel, Catering and Allied Workers Union (BHCAWU) members protested in front of the Department of Labour yesterday after Atlantis terminated the resort’s chief shop steward.
Bahari gets $20 national symbols usage permit
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said Bahari Bahamas applied and received a permit on Wednesday to feature Bahamian national symbols on their merchandise.
Two men killed while on bail for murder
TWO men on bail for serious crimes were murdered last night.
‘MOTION DENIED’ IN GIBSON TRIAL: Long Island MP’s constitutional motion ‘improper’, judge said
A SUPREME Court judge rejected Adrian Gibson’s latest constitutional motion to impact his corruption trial yesterday.
Gardiner cruises to victory in 400
Bahamian professional track and field athletes stole the show on day two of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ (BAAA) Junior & Senior National Track and Field Championships.
Let the mini-Olympic-style Golden Jubilee Bahamas Games begin
WHILE they wait to hear the sound of “Let the games begin” today, island council chairmen are eager to showcase their talent during the Golden Jubilee Bahamas Games.
Anna Vlasov makes history for Bahamas equestrian sport
Becomes first Bahamian to compete in a Regional Show Jumping Championship
ANNA Camille Vlasov has made history for Bahamas equestrian sport by becoming the first Bahamian to compete in a Regional Show Jumping Championship.
What will our story read?
On July 10th the curtain will fall on the first fifty years of an independent Bahamas.
Mullings reflects on silver medal at CAC Games
KEN Mullings, back home to celebrate his silver medal performance in the decathlon at the Central American and Caribbean Games, said he was thrilled to get on the podium in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Family Island teams are settling into Games Village for 6th Bahamas Games
THE competition has arrived in New Providence as the Family Island teams started to settle into the Games Village for the 6th edition of Bahamas Games.
CWCO Backs Basketball Programmes
FOR the past 18 years young boys and girls between the ages of seven and 17 eagerly anticipate and enjoy the D-Squad Summer Basketball Camp.
