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Renowned sailor Ian Bruce dies age 82
Renowned sailor Ian Bruce dies age 82
IAN Bruce, an internationally renowned sailor, boat designer and builder who spent periods of his life in the Bahamas, died last month from cancer aged 82.
Coast Guard didn't think El Faro was sinking at first
WHEN an initial report arrived saying the captain of the cargo ship El Faro had called ashore for help, the US Coast Guard did not believe the vessel was at risk of sinking and later had software problems while preparing a response plan.
Gracious women and strong men
Gracious women and strong men
"A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches." - Proverbs 11:16
BOB now accepts China UnionPay Cards
BOB now accepts China UnionPay Cards
Recognizing the growing importance of cross-border trade, Bank of The Bahamas Limited ("BOB") has expanded its merchant services platform to capture global markets. The bank's network now accepts China UnionPay Cards, the official cards of the domestic bankcard organization in the People's Republic of China.
VAT amendment empowers comptroller, not aimed at legit filers
Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis yesterday confirmed that an amendment to the Value-Added Tax (VAT) Act would not require all quarterly or biannual filers to pay collected VAT to the government on a monthly basis, contrary to earlier reports, but would instead enable the VAT comptroller to crack down on "bad boys" missing filing deadlines.
Eugene Dupuch Law School is 2015 CCJ mooting champion
The Eugene Dupuch Law School is the 2015 winner of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) International Law Moot Competition...
Business sector says budget's 25m 'not being spent where needed'
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) yesterday undertook a rapid survey of its membership to obtain their views on the Budget initiatives designed to aid the private sector, its chairman yesterday suggesting the business community largely felt $25 million was "not being spent where it is most needed".
Telling Tribune Business that 95 per cent of calls fielded by t...
'PANDA 2' IS LOVELY BUT LACKS FRESH KICK
'PANDA 2' IS LOVELY BUT LACKS FRESH KICK
By CHRISTY LEMIRE
AP Movie Critic
THE roly-poly Po is back in "Kung Fu Panda 2," with high energy, some lovely visuals and peppy, playful voice work, as always, from star Jack Black.
But the freshness and novelty that made the original film such a kick back in 2008 has been, well, kicked to bits. And the story line of this sequel feels overstuffed with plot lines and characters, none of whi...
Rum Cay, Cat Island and San Salvador take a beating
Rum Cay, Cat Island and San Salvador take a beating
9pm - Various neighbourhoods in eastern New Providence continue to lose their power supply for varying periods of time well ahead of the hurricane. A resident of Mayaguana confirmed a short while ago that the entire island has now been without any electricity for more than 24 hours. Apparently all three BEC facilities on the island have been damaged and residents fear it will be a while before the...
DNA prepares to introduce three Grand Bahama candidates
By PAUL G TURNQUEST
Tribune Staff Reporter
pturnquest@tribunemedia.net
THE Democratic National Alliance (DNA) will introduce three of its six candidates for Grand Bahama when they travel their next week to meet and greet residents as their campaign tour kicks into full swing.
According to the party's leader, Independent MP for Bamboo Town Branville McCartney, the DNA will also begin to hold to...