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Doctors tell Gov’t: ‘Verify’ $102m NHI primary care cost
Private Bahamian doctors were last night said to be demanding that the Government “actuarially verify” the costings it has developed for National Health Insurance’s (NHI) primary care and their compensation.
Regulator rejects Cable’s BTC ‘price rebalancing’ fears
Regulators have rejected Cable Bahamas’ pleas to prevent an “inordinate financial burden” being placed on other operators through the absence of long-overdue ‘tariff rebalancing’ by the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC).
Popeyes Bahamas Bowl TV ratings continue to improve
THE Popeyes Bahamas Bowl has been the subject of much scrutiny and sparked dialogue in regard to fan attendance at the Thomas A Robinson Stadium. However, the television ratings continue to improve.
Central Bank urged: ‘Step in’ over BOB’s $100m loss
The Central Bank of the Bahamas has been urged to “step in and take control” of Bank of the Bahamas, after shareholders lost almost $100 million in two years.
‘Come to Jesus’ moment on BOB
Irate shareholders believe the country needs “a Come to Jesus moment” over Bank of the Bahamas, whose near $100 million losses have again exposed why the Government must “get out of business”.
Wilchcombe: Carnival will learn lessons
TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe yesterday hit back at FNM Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest for suggesting that this year’s Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival will be another “big party but economic failure”.
A YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: The matters that must be resolved in 2016
AS WE enter 2016, there are a number of pressing national issues that must be quickly addressed and sorted. Today’s column will highlight a few of them and should serve as a dose of reality for the New Year particularly on issues that our government has tried so desperately to dissuade the public not to believe statistics and/or their very own eyes and ears and instead to believe the mumbo-jumbo that the leaders of government and their minions espouse.
The Bahamas’ long journey backwards
“THE Bahamas has come a long way in three and a half years!” boasts PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts in a release sent to the press on Tuesday ridiculing observations made by FNM Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest on government’s poor performance.
No ‘Resolve’ for more bad BoB loans - yet
Bahamas Resolve’s chairman yesterday said he has still not been asked to remove more bad loans from Bank of the Bahamas, and has yet to recover any of the distressed assets currently on his books.
FNM deputy fears Carnival ‘big party but finance failure’
The Free National Movement’s (FNM) deputy leader has warned that next year’s Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival will be another “big party but economic failure”, unless the organising committee gets an “urgent jump start”.
‘Don’t promise what you cannot deliver’
The Government’s failure to deliver on any of its Fiscal Responsibility targets has prompted the Chamber of Commerce’s chairman to warn: “Don’t promise what you can’t deliver.”
Gov’t eyes $350m net via ‘outperforming’ VAT
Value-Added Tax (VAT) continues to outperform expectations, with the Government still on target to enjoy a net $300-$350 million revenue increase for the 2015-2016 fiscal year.
Abaco Club dock to take near 20% of Little Harbour
Environmentalists fear the Abaco Club’s proposed 44-slip dock is “disproportionately large”, and will undermine the existing tourism business for one of the island’s most self-sufficient communities.
‘No offset’: VAT to stay on healthcare
A senior official yesterday denied that the Government was set to eliminate Value-Added Tax (VAT) on health insurance premiums, as there was nothing “to offset” the resulting revenue loss to the Treasury.
Poor motorbike show
On Sunday, December 20, my family and I attended the 242 All Star Peace and Love Motorbike Showcase and Stunt Competition. Sad to say that the reputation for event organisation in this country has yet another black mark against it.
Two-destination Cuba travel 'bit of a stretch'
A 'two-destination' travel arrangement that would see visitors to Cuba also travel to the Bahamas could be a “bit of a stretch”, the FNM's deputy leader believes.
John Bostwick guilty after "unbelievable and unconvincing" defence over bullets in bag
A MAGISTRATE yesterday rejected the argument from former Senator John Bostwick II that he was set up when a loaded magazine clip was discovered in his backpack at an airport 18 months ago and convicted him of possession of ammunition.
Bostwick guilty of having bullets in bag
A MAGISTRATE yesterday rejected the argument from former Senator John Bostwick II that he was set up when a loaded magazine clip was discovered in his backpack at an airport 18 months ago and convicted him of possession of ammunition.
MSC deal to give Bahamian company ‘widest ever smile’
The Bahamian leaseholder of Ocean Cay will have “the biggest smiles ever” as a result of the deal that will see Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) take over the island for its $100 million cruise port.
Giants rout Pirates 97-73, Regulators top Pros 76-58
COMMONWEALTH Bank Giants and Mr Ship It Freight Regulators are making it a run for the top spots in their respective divisions of the New Providence Basketball Association.
