12 June 2017
Bahamian students were among the rising stars at this year’s Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Students Colloquium in New York. A team of four University of The Bahamas (UB) students placed second in the annual competition with their plan to make The Bahamas a “smart” tourism destination. Keri Cartwright, Kendall Sands, Ianta Stubbs and Khadija Young received […]
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12 June 2017
The Government of The Bahamas will launch a youth entrepreneur and youth development programme over the next five years that will “inspire and empower a new generation of Bahamian entrepreneurs.” The programme will assist young Bahamian entrepreneurs with capital and equipment, while equipping them with the necessary business management skills such as how to save […]
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12 June 2017
Press Secretary Anthony Newbold has refuted claims from detractors that the prime minister’s deadline for public disclosures is a witch hunt. Mr. Newbold’s comments came while he appeared as guest on the JCN-TV programme Jones and Company. “You have to lead by example as Prime Minister Minnis has said repeatedly and continues to say transparency […]
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12 June 2017
A break-in at the Bahamas Customs warehouse near the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) leaves police conducting investigations. According to Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean, the incident is alleged to have occurred between Saturday evening and 8a.m. yesterday morning. At the time of the report, the police had not been able to determine […]
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12 June 2017
Tourism and Aviation Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar was announced as the new chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) during a press conference at CTO Caribbean week in New York City. The CTO is the Caribbean’s tourism development agency comprising membership of over 30 countries and territories including Dutch, English, French and Spanish, as well as […]
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12 June 2017
The government’s proposal to reduce value-added tax (VAT) could later result in a possible 15 percent increase, according to the opposition’s Shadow Minister of Financial Services Chester Cooper. During his contribution to the 2017/2018 Budget Communication debate last Thursday, Mr. Cooper admonished the Minnis led administration to use the current VAT system as an opportunity […]
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12 June 2017
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) is taking exception to the government’s 2017/18 budget, which is set to see a reduction in business licence fees, calling it a move in the right direction. Speaking at a recent press conference, Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber Edison Sumner said they are looking forward […]
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12 June 2017
A serious brush fire over the weekend in Hamilton, Long Island brought to the attention the serious infrastructural needs on that island. Four firemen went to Long Island on Saturday and with the assistance of local volunteers managed to extinguish the blaze. In a statement, the island’s Member of Parliament Adrian Gibson said he was […]
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09 June 2017
Exuma and Ragged Island Member of Parliament (MP) I. Chester Cooper charged that the 2017/2018 Budget Communication presented by Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest last Wednesday was the “wrong speech” and there is no plan to reduce the country’s debt. The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) MP’s assertion was made yesterday while contributing to the budget […]
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09 June 2017
Minister of State for Public Service and National Insurance Brensil Rolle said $70 million will be paid to insurance companies to cover the policies of public officers that were not paid under the Christie administration. Mr. Rolle revealed this information during his contribution to the debate on the 2017/2018 Budget Communication in the House of […]
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