27 April 2018
The 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season is fast approaching and is predicted to be more active than normal. Value Added Tax (VAT) on insurance claims is worrisome for Chartered Accountant, Kevin D. Seymour who said this must be addressed ahead of the hurricane season. “The fact that we had a very active storm over the past […]
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27 April 2018
The Bahamas Development Bank yesterday announced that it will be working to diversify the economy more than ever after announcing that they will be investing more into Bahamian owned businesses. Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest also wants Bahamians to take another glance at the bank as a source of financing. He also advised the public […]
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27 April 2018
Promising prosecution for those who engage in child abuse of any form, Minister of Social Services, Lanisha Rolle says that the she is committed to strengthening the investigative arm of the Child Protective Services to identify and initiate prosecution of child abusers. “During this year’s Child Protection month, I wish the public to know, and […]
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27 April 2018
The Scouts Association of The Bahamas set to host its Scout’s Fair tomorrow, a re-introduction of the fair that use to be an annual event under the theme- “Getting Back to the Community”. President of the Scouts Association, John Phillpot said this event is to assist troops in acquiring funds need to keep their companies […]
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26 April 2018
Laboratory Professionals Week 2018 got off to a successful start this week as Minister of Health, Dr. Duane E. Sands joined executives and staff of the Princess Margaret Hospital for the commencement of Lab Week. The week, which is being held under the theme “Laboratory Professionals Get Results,” is designed to increase public understanding […]
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26 April 2018
Atlantic Medical’s Funwalk Run in Nassau, a premier annual fitness event, attracted an unprecedented and enthusiastic crowd of over 1800 competitive walkers and runners, among whom was none other Health Minister Dr. Duane Sands who also assisted in prize presentations. The 2018 prizes were so generous they astounded winners and supporters alike. According to Ladonna […]
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26 April 2018
A controversial bill made a return to the House of Assembly yesterday with the government touting the “improvements” made to the proposed law since its introduction last year. Amidst much criticism, the Christie administration tabled the Interception Communication Bill to repeal the Listening Devices Act of 1972. Leading off the debate in the […]
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26 April 2018
President and CEO Earl “Butch” Graves Jr. recently led a delegation from African American media powerhouse, Black Enterprise (BE) on a visit to Nassau, Bahamas and promised potential group movements to the country from his organization, that has a projected value of millions of dollars for the economy of The Bahamas. The president of […]
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26 April 2018
Proposed tax concessions for Over-the-Hill businesses as the community becomes the first Economic Empowerment Zone in the country. The initiative was a key component of a White Paper Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis yesterday tabled in the House of Assembly for the Over-the-Hill Community Development Partnership Initiative. The paper outlines tax incentives and nuances of […]
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26 April 2018
First quarter crime results are in and based on the figures the national security minister disclosed in the House of Assembly yesterday, the numbers are trending downwards. According to Minister Marvin Dames, crimes against person and property have so far dropped by 14 per cent. “Specifically, armed robberies are down some 31.8 per […]
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