The Department of Inland Revenue (DIR) is in need of a small businesses services department or desk that will facilitate the requirements of businesses that make less than $100,000, as they do not require as much scrutiny to facilitate businesses license renewals as companies that make more, Minister of Economic Affairs Michael Halkitis said yesterday.
The Chickcharney Challenge’s return is now officially in the books, with event organizers already setting their sights on a possible relay event which they hope can be held in tandem with the country’s upcoming 50th anniversary of independence celebrations. “For our first event out of the gate, after the COVID-19 pandemic, I thought that we
Tickets for the highly anticipated 50th CARIFTA Games are set to go on sale tomorrow, both online and in-person, according to the CARIFTA Local Organizing Committee (LOC). CARIFTA is set for April 8-10 at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium. Director of Marketing and Partnerships Fernerin Hanna appeared as a guest on Guardian Radio talk show
The construction sector is contributing “significantly” to the illegal immigration crisis by utilizing illegal laborers, President of the Bahamian Contractors Association Leonard Sands said recently, adding that a more extensive job training program for Bahamians is needed to reduce the number of foreign workers in this country. Sands, who made the comment during an appearance on Morning
Car dealers ended 2022 stronger than the year before and are seeing indicators that this year could bring more improvements, Bahamas Motor Dealers Association (BMDA) President Ben Albury said recently. Car dealers have contended with shipping delays, manufacturer delays and microchip shortages that have left local lots empty the last two years. Albury, who made the remarks during