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BPL chief refutes generation deal ‘madness’ claim
Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) yesterday defended its hiring of an extra ten megawatts (MW) of expensive diesel-burning generators from fierce union criticism that it “makes no sense”.
'Special demands' sank $20m project
The Government refused to approve a $20 million agriculture project for North Andros because it did “not warrant” the special treatment it was seeking in the form of investment incentives.
Call for more Bahamian ownership of banks
ISLAND Luck CEO Sebas Bastian said the government must do more to ensure that the banking industry is owned by Bahamians and not foreign lending institutions.
Firearms and gang unit launches in Grand Bahama
A NEW Firearms and Gang Unit will be implemented in Grand Bahama as early as this week, Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander announced during his first official visit to the island since his appointment two months ago.
Swift masters bring home five medals
Making Bahamians proud, Swift swimming masters won five medals at the 14th FINA World Masters Championships - the largest swim meet in the world - in Riccione, Italy, earlier this month. It was a meet that will be remembered as the largest and longest mee
Instructor training held
MORE than 80 people participated in a certified craft instructor training course yesterday.
Comets strike on day 1
Eleven new meet records were set, and the two-team race for the 2017 Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools Track and Field title has already developed atop the standings following day one.
Pros stun the Giants 105-96
THE Island Luck Pros surprised the defending champions to join the Read Deal Shockers with a perfect two wins, no losses record for the season on Saturday night in New Providence Basketball Association play at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.
‘Shot across the bows’ on Bahamas debt limit
The Bahamas yesterday suffered “another shot across the bows” after an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) report revealed it has exceeded its sustainable debt limit by more than 20 percentage points.
Ex-GBPA attorney slams ‘amateurish’ Freeport promotion
A former Port Authority attorney has slammed the “aimless” and “most amateurish manner” in which Freeport has been promoted, blaming this as a key factor in the city’s failure to attract major investments over the past decade.
Seeking young artists from 50 years ago
THE Mexican government is inviting the four Bahamians who participated in the 1968 Global Children’s Painting Festival to be part of the 50th anniversary commemoration of the event.Artwork from four Queen’s College students was selected to represent
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Saturday's motorcade launches 'all inclusive' prayer for the nation
BAHAMIANS are invited to bare their souls in a prayer for the nation during the National Prayer Motorcade this Saturday.Presented by the Trinity City of Praise, this year’s motorcade begins at Rawson Square at 6am.Led by Apostle Ed and Prophetess Lee
Define success at Baha Mar
IN an article posted in the Tribune by journalist, Neil Hartnell, dated August 30th, 2017, Neil recounts a report issued by liquidators of the Baha Mar resort.
Angry hotel unions raise strike threat
Hotel workers were yesterday warned it would be “absolute madness” to further damage a tourism industry already “reeling” from Hurricane Dorian with industrial action during the peak winter season.
Jones and Sun fall short, Mystics take WNBA title
In a WNBA Finals series where no team won consecutive games, Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun came up just short in their bid to make franchise history. Jones finished with 25 points and nine rebounds, but the Sun fell to the Washington Mystics
Web shop tax hikes ‘in our best interests’
The web shop industry tax hikes are in “the best interests of the Bahamian people” due to the social costs the sector imposes, a Cabinet minister argued yesterday.
‘Nothing to lose’ over concrete export venture
A former Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) president says the country must explore transforming itself into an exporter of pre-cast concrete products, and urged: “We have nothing to lose.”
Cruise line’s pull-out ‘worst case scenario’
The Grand Celebration’s owner has warned that its restructuring hinges on a new agreement with the Ministry of Tourism, and that a pull-out from Grand Bahama would be a “worst case scenario” which costs the Grand Lucayan 50 per cent of its pre-Matthew business.
A year on and government still in talks on jitney reform
ONE year on since the renewed promise to reform public transportation, the government is still in talks with jitney owners over the impending unified bus system.
