01 June 2017
In keeping with its commitment to assist Bahamians and business owners alike by reducing and eliminating some of the taxes placed on a variety of items, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest revealed those proposed tax exemptions by the government during yesterday’s 2017/2018 Budget Communication. Mr. Turnquest however noted that the extent […]
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01 June 2017
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance K. Peter Turnquest said while the government’s transformational growth agenda is visionary and critical to the creation of a better future for Bahamian citizens, the very grave condition of the nation’s public finances mandates that it gives the utmost priority to getting its fiscal house in order. “That […]
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01 June 2017
Opposition Leader Philip Davis yesterday charged that the government’s budget communication was used as a forum for “political bashing and biased posturing” against the former Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) government. Mr. Davis insisted that the communication appeared to offer no hope for the poor and by extension, the future. The Opposition leader’s sentiments came during […]
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01 June 2017
Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands said when the current government administration and his tenure as minister of health is examined, he will be accused of having looked at the service, conditions of service and the respect paid to nurses. “It is no question that the attendance by nurses contributes more to the perception and […]
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31 May 2017
Despite assuming office less than a month ago, the new government has been accused of victimization with the latest claims of four executives at the National Insurance Board (NIB). During the first press briefing yesterday, Press Secretary Anthony Newbold answered questions concerning government audits and victimization. “No matter how it’s spun by the position, audits […]
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31 May 2017
As the murder rate increases, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis said Minister of National Security Marvin Dames is working feverishly toward the introduction of the country’s new crime plan. Prime Minister Minnis made the comments after being questioned by reporters following a tour of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Monday morning. “He is […]
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31 May 2017
Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Interim Leader Philip Davis has lambasted the Free National Movement (FNM) and its leader Dr. Hubert Minnis for victimization, after several senior National Insurance Board (NIB) employees were placed on paid leave. In a statement yesterday, Mr. Davis called the move vengeful and said the FNM learned nothing about governance during […]
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31 May 2017
The once tranquil and peaceful Bahamas is now in great pain and challenged daily by crime and anti-social behavioral actions, according to outgoing President of the Bahamas National Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention Dr. William Thompson. Dr. Thompson commented on the state of the nation yesterday during his address at the 82nd Annual Baptist Convention […]
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31 May 2017
A gruesome discovery of the lifeless body of an adult male in waters near the Prince George Wharf brought some businesses in the downtown area to a halt yesterday, according to Chief Superintendent of Police Craig Stubbs. Not suspecting foul play, Chief Superintendent Stubbs told reporters on the scene what police believed to have occurred, […]
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31 May 2017
ALIV, The Bahamas’ newest telecommunications company, announced yesterday that it has signed on to become the official telecommunications partner for the Abaco Chamber of Commerce over the next three years. “We are excited and pleased to be able to work with ALIV for the benefit of the Abaco Chamber of Commerce and its membership,” said […]
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