Two held over $1m drug find
POLICE arrested two men after finding over $1m worth of marijuana in a drug bust in waters near Crooked Island on Thursday.
Memorial service to be held for former Tribune managing editor Eugene Duffy in London
A memorial service will be held for former Tribune managing editor Eugene Duffy in London on Thursday, June 8.
Real estate faces greatest corporate tax burden rise
Real estate firms will experience the highest increase in their tax burden for each of the four corporate income tax options that the Government is proposing as replacements for the turnover-based Business Licence fees.
Corporate tax plan 'dead on arrival' unless wider reform
The Government's corporate income tax consultation will be "dead on arrival" if it does not involve a "holistic" approach to comprehensive Bahamian tax reform, a prominent banker warned yesterday.
Stay of proceedings ordered in Adrian Gibson trial
A STAY of proceedings has been ordered in the Adrian Gibson corruption trial pending the determination of an appeal hearing.
Super Value president: 'Things aren't flowing'
Super Value's president says that, while profit-based taxation "would be favourable" for food retailers, the Government must first prioritise the ease of doing business because "things aren't flowing like they should".
Keep Freeport out of a 'political cess pool'
Major figures in last year's protest march to the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) have reiterated their opposition to its acquisition by the Government for fear Freeport will be dragged into "a political cess pool".
Farquharson: ‘Not the first’ Atlantis probe
LABOUR Director Robert Farquharson insisted yesterday that his department’s investigation involving Atlantis is “nothing new”.
Pintard slams PLP on tax - but govt says FNM signed up to it
THE Office of the Prime Minister and Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard traded volleys yesterday after the government released its green paper on corporate income tax options.
PASTOR ON RAPE - PEOPLE DOES LIE: Rex Major says that some women would use claims to end marriage
AS Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis, cabinet ministers and other senior government officials looked on, a prominent pastor lamented efforts to criminalise marital rape during a national ecumenical church service yesterday, declaring: “People does lie!”
Committed to expanding health care
When our PLP Administration introduced National Health Insurance, it wasn’t just a policy decision. It was about the relief in a father’s eyes knowing he doesn’t have to choose between his health and his family’s needs.
US will warn over crime
My prediction has happened. Two American tourists in Exuma robbed of thousands of dollars, another State Department Advisory will happen warning American tourists of the crime in The Bahamas.
Gardiner, Nairn steal show on track, field
Quarter-miler Steven Gardiner and long jumper LaQuan Nairn led a contingent of five Bahamians who turned in some outstanding performances at the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix yesterday at the Flora Duffy Stadium in Devonshire, Bermuda.
Make-up of Davis and Billie Jean King teams complete
WITH their final trials held over the weekend at the National Tennis Center, the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association completed the make-up of both the men’s Davis Cup and female Billie Jean King Fed Cup teams.
Reloaded baseball champions crowned
AFTER hosting a successful Reloaded Baseball Invitational featuring teams from Nassau and the Family Islands in March, the programme held a team championship game for the Coach Pitch division this past Sunday at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
‘Rest in Peace Ray Minus Jr’
State recognised funeral service is held for our legendary boxer
AT a state recognised funeral service for the late Ray Minujs Jr, one of his protégés Meacher ‘Pain’ Major said he felt more should have been done for his former long-time coach and mentor.
PUT YOUR GLOVES UP: Training clinic in Freeport dubbed a success
IN a bid to revitalise and improve the level of officiating in the sport of boxing in the country, Bahamas Boxing Federation president Vincent Strachan hosted a training clinic in Grand Bahama over the weekend.
Reinvesting 50% of corporate tax no GDP growth panacea
Reinvesting 50 percent of the revenues generated by a corporate income tax would lessen - but not eliminate - the negative economic impact of each of the four proposed implementation options, the Government is forecasting.
PM unveils lease-to-own Crown Land return plan
The Prime Minister has pledged to launch a lease-to-own initiative involving Crown Land to entice Cat Islanders to return home.
Bahamas in $800,000 farm deal with China
The Government has signed an $800,000 agreement with the People's Republic of China to help support Bahamian farmers through the provision of greenhouses.
