NHI will cost you $15-$80 a month
THE government is “revamping” National Health Insurance to focus more on catastrophic care with the introduction of the BahamaCare Plan and expects a contributory plan of $15 to $80 per month to fund it.
D’Aguilar: We will be flexible
TOURISM and Aviation Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar said the government will be flexible with web shop taxes, adjusting its new sliding scale scheme if it proves too onerous.
Money for nothing as vendor paid $7,000 to move tyres fails to complete the job
A VENDOR contracted to remove used tyres from the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation received payment for the work, but did not complete the job, Golden Gates MP Michael Foulkes said yesterday.According to the MP, who is also BAIC chairm
UPDATED: Hundreds protest VAT rise
HUNDREDS of protesters marched to Rawson Square this morning to protest the impending valued added tax increase and a new sliding tax on web shops.
Lloyd: Threats won’t stop us from doing the right thing
EDUCATION Minister Jeff Lloyd proclaimed yesterday threats of an election loss will not impede the government from making “gutsy” decisions, insisting he would put saving the country ahead of risking defeat at the polls.
Web shop staff call for boycott
WEB shop employees yesterday suggested a boycott of businesses or economic interests of Cabinet ministers as operators pledge to take their fight against an impending tax increase on their sector all the way to the Privy Council.
Calls made from Frank Smith’s phone when he was in custody
JUST over 30 calls were made by former PLP Senator Frank Smith’s cell phone to the virtual complainant in his bribery and extortion trial, but during the time the former was in police custody over the allegations.
‘Time for an amnesty on firearms’
IN the wake of the recent spate of violent crime, Bahamas Christian Council President Bishop Delton Fernander is calling for the return of a gun amnesty programme.
Hanna Martin absence sparks Parliament row
A ROW erupted in the House of Assembly yesterday over the absence of Englerston MP Glenys Hanna Martin who, according to House Speaker Halson Moultrie, was scheduled to speak yesterday afternoon.
Ready, steady, SHOP!
FIVE lucky finalists each won a three minute shopping spree, courtesy of the Caribbean Bottling Company.Elizabeth Innis, Evletta Johnson, Dereka Moultrie, Edward Burrows and Rayvonne Bethel were all chosen, via a random draw, and were given the chanc
March leader dismisses concern about PLP support
OPERATION Sovereign Bahamas Director Adrian Francis yesterday dispelled the idea that the Progressive Liberal Party’s support of today’s demonstration means that OSB is no longer apolitical. During a press conference yesterday, Mr Francis discussed t
Your chance to see inside the $4.5m Hawksbill Hall
THE University of the Bahamas’ northern campus is holding an open house for the public to view the newly built $4.5m Hawksbill Hall, which will be available for occupancy in the Fall of 2018.The open house is from June 18 to 29 between 10am to 4pm da
New society helps increase number of blood donations
THERE has been an increase in blood donation and the creation of the first ever blood donors registry on Grand Bahama since the establishment of the new Blood Donors Society of Grand Bahama last June.To continue to raise awareness on the importance o
Communities asked for views on protected marine areas
SINCE 2016, the Bahamas Protected team and representatives from key government agencies have reached out to Family Island communities for input on marine areas proposed for protection, as well as areas community members think should have protection.T
Identity of hanged man revealed
ALTHOUGH police have not officially released the name of the man found dead at a home in West End earlier this week, The Tribune understands the victim is Adrian Huyler. According to police, shortly after 4pm on Monday, a 45-year-old man was found h
