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Minister Dames: New Bill Needed to Meet Current Communications Technology
Minister of National Security the Hon. Marvin Dames, noted, on April 25, 2018, that the Interception of Communications Act of 1969, applicable to old technologies, was limited to only antiquated forms of communication...
CIBC FirstCaribbean MD Applauds Instrumental Move by TSL
At the launch of Tug Services Limited (TSL)?s two new tugs, CIBC FirstCaribbean?s Managing Director (Bahamas & TCI) applauded the company for making an ?instrumental? move to help build the Bahamian economy.
2018/19 Budget Communication
2018/19 Budget Communication
"Most substantially Mr. Speaker, the Government is proposing an increase in the rate of Value Added Tax from the current 7.5 percent to 12 percent effective July 1st."
Government to provide tax relief to individuals and businesses
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. K. Peter Turnquest said in its bid to meet its commitments to Bahamians and provide tax relief to individuals and businesses, this Bahamas Government Administration is, effective August 1, eliminating Value Added Tax (VAT) on all breadbasket items, with the exception of sugar, as sugar will ? for health reasons ? be removed from the list of br...
Minister Thompson optimistic about the future of GB
Minister Thompson optimistic about the future of GB
?I am optimistic for the future of Grand Bahama, even in the face of the recent announcement on the increase of Value Added Tax,? said Minister for Grand Bahama in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Kwasi Thompson.
BSGC Helps 10,000 Kids Get Back To School
BSGC Helps 10,000 Kids Get Back To School
Twenty samples, six months, four international companies and two strategic corporate partners later, a massive back-to-school effort sponsored by Bahamas Striping Group of Companies (BSGC)...
Diaspora, darning and 'Die Textile'
Diaspora, darning and 'Die Textile'
For many, textiles and fabric are not often given much place or thought in the arts as a medium, excepting perhaps canvas of course. Giovanna Swaby rejects this notion, making herself known through a particular take on portraiture – sewing her likeness and that of [...]
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Diaspora, darning and 'Die Textile'
Diaspora, darning and 'Die Textile'
For many, textiles and fabric are not often given much place or thought in the arts as a medium, excepting perhaps canvas of course. Giovanna Swaby rejects this notion, making herself known through a particular take on portraiture – sewing her likeness and that of [...]
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Minister of State for Grand Bahama Releases Statement on Employment in Grand Bahama
Employment has grown from May, 2017 to May, 2018, in Grand Bahama confirming economic activity on the island, said Minister of State for Grand Bahama, Senator the Hon. J. Kwasi Thompson, in a press statement issued, Saturday, July 28, 2018...
Toastmasters 1600 Provides Mentorship for a New Stage of Growth
Whether it?s for a reason, a specific season, or a lifetime, the first Toastmasters? organization in The Bahamas, Club 1600 is laying out the welcome mat for young men looking for mentorship opportunities...