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‘High hopes’ of increase in margins for gas dealers

THE vice president of the Bahamas Petroleum Dealers Association said he has “high hopes” that the government will address the issue of the long-awaited margin increase.

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More than 300 percent rise in tourism in November over previous year

THE tourism sector continued its “robust” growth in November, according to the Central Bank of The Bahamas’ monthly economic and financial developments report - with arrivals up by an astonishing 341.5 percent from 2021.

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Christmas sales back to 2019 levels, say retailers

Retailers are back on par for 2019 with Christmas sales as they look forward to a robust 2023.

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Downtown demolition of buildings ‘a fair process’

The demolition of dilapidated downtown buildings is done through a “fair process”, says the Downtown Nassau Partnership (DNP).

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State-recognised funeral for Maynard

A STATE-recognised funeral for Andrew “Dud” Maynard will be held on Friday at 11am at St Agnes Anglican Church.

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Central Bank wants stricter due diligence to stop another FTX

The Central Bank of The Bahamas has called for stricter due diligence on the transfer of funds in the wake of the FTX collapse.

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Fishing Hole Bridge closed for safety

THE Fishing Hole Bridge in Grand Bahama was closed on Wednesday evening due to safety concerns because of hazardous driving conditions experienced and engineering issues in the road construction.

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Munroe signals aim to speed up court cases

GOVERNMENT is seeking to reintroduce the Swift Justice programme to help speed up court cases, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday.

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GOVT ‘WILL HAVE TO MAKE NIB DECISION’: Minister insists all options are being considered over fund

MYLES Laroda, Minister of State with responsibility for the National Insurance Board, said yesterday the government will have to make a decision next year concerning the state of NIB’s fund, which he says remains on target to lose about $70m this year.

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‘BUDDY’ ON TOP: Chavano Hield The Tribune’s Male Athlete of the Year 2022

In what was an unusual year for Bahamas sports, for the first time there were no nominees for the top five spots from track and field.

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Providence Storm Basketball Holiday Classic heats up

ALTHOUGH they are still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Dorian, the Agape Academy Eagles are eager about the full return of sporting activities whether on the island of Abaco or here in the capital.

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ALICA WALLACE: Justice for Megan Thee Stallion

IN July 2020, Megan Thee Stallion (legal name Megan Pete) was shot in her foot in Los Angeles. She posted on Instagram: “On Sunday morning, I suffered gunshot wounds, as a result of a crime that was committed against me and done with the intention to physically harm me.”

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‘Seek help to resolve conflicts’

AFTER the country’s latest homicide on Thursday, press liaison officer Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings urged residents to seek help in resolving conflicts so that fewer lives are lost this Christmas.

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'Heard it before' on GB airport

The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) president has “heard it all before” on the Grand Bahama International Airport (GBIA) partner being secured and sees the new target date as an extension of the previous date for the end of December, 2022.

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ORG suggests changes to procurement laws

The Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG) has given recommendations to the government on amendments to public procurement legislation.

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Kovats 'not selling' despite $3bn lawsuit dispute

A developer suing the Bahamas government for $3bn is moving forward with other projects despite the volatility surrounding his interests.

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FTX lawyers apply for creditors stay

FTX’s Chapter 11 lawyers applied for a motion for the enforcement of an automatic stay from creditors in FTX proceedings due to shuffling of funds days prior to the chapter 11 filing, new court filings state.

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Protest held outside Miami Consulate

A GROUP of people demonstrated outside the Bahamas’ Miami Consulate office last week calling for information on the whereabouts of their loved ones and over alleged human rights abuses of Cuban detainees at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre.

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TRIPLE CROWN: Shaunae Miller-Uibo The Tribune’s Female Athlete of the Year 2022

With another triple crown to her ledger, Bahamian quarter-miler Shaunae Miller-Uibo emerged as The Tribune’s 2022 Female Athlete of the Year.

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Govt aims to tackle inflation

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the government is targeting initiatives to combat inflation after the Inter-American Development Bank criticised officials’ efforts to tackle the problem.