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Why is Baltron Bethel at work?
THE Minnis administration is batting 1,000 with respect to announcements that forensic audits will be conducted at NIB, Urban Renewal, BAIC, BAMSI and other government run agencies.
Dubai bids for first hyperloop transport system
THE futuristic city-state of Dubai announced a deal yesterday with Los Angeles-based Hyperloop One to study the potential for building a line linking it to the United Arab Emirates capital of Abu Dhabi.
New benefit programme suspended
THE Department of Social Services’ Conditional Cash Transfer project has been suspended for at least two months, The Tribune has learned.
Facing justice: Baby killing suspect appears in court
A 19-year-old man appeared teary-eyed after he was arraigned in a Magistrate's Court yesterday in connection with the killing of an eight-month-old baby boy and the hospitalisation of both of his parents following a tragic triple shooting incident earlier this week.
SCRAP METAL REGULATIONS PUBLICATION TO COME SOON
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net AMENDMENTS to the Customs Management Bill which are expected to provide for oversight of the scrap metal industry, are expected to be gazetted soon, the Minister the Environment tol
New $6M marina to open off Bay Street
A NEW $6 million state-of-the-art marina is slated to open by mid-June in the heart of historic Nassau.
Tourists ‘would be able to buy lotto tickets’ if gambling is legalised
A regulated web-shop industry and the creation of a national lottery could become tourism attractions for the country and sources of revenue, according to Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe.
FNM chair: BFS IPO should be 25-30% stake
The FREE National Movement’s (FNM) chairman has criticised the Government for mandating that only a 15 per cent stake in Bahamas Food Services (BFS) be sold to the Bahamian public, telling Tribune Business any initial public offering (IPO) should involve at least 25-30 per cent of the company’s equity.
Gov't urged: 'Follow paper trail' to stop fisheries poaching
FISHERMEN said yesterday there was “absolutely no doubt” that Dominicans were carrying out “well funded” poaching operations in Bahamian waters, the head of the Bahamian Commercial Fishers Alliance urging authorities to simply “follow the paper trail”.
Critical care block opening delayed by four months
HEALTH Minister Dr Perry Gomez yesterday confirmed that the opening of the new Critical Care Block at the Princess Margaret Hospital has been delayed.
'Freedom of Information Act crucial to V.A.T. implementation'
THE passing of a Freedom of Information Act and a Fiscal Responsibility Act were important in establishing trust in New Zealand residents over their government’s efforts to implement Value Added Tax (VAT) and other fiscal reform initiatives, New Zealand VAT experts said.
$5m renovation for Ansbacher building to be used by judiciary
THE government signed a contract worth almost $5 million yesterday for the renovation of the Ansbacher Building.
Wilchcombe concerned over effects of tax on tourism
A NEWLY imposed processing fee which has sparked the threat of a major cut back from US airlines coming to the Bahamas is an implication that the economy cannot afford, according to Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe.
Tax rises put ‘nail in Out Island coffin twice’
NEW and increased Customs fees will have a “more dramatic” impact on Family Island retail businesses, a top private sector executive said yesterday, adding that already-high freight costs coupled with the new 1 per cent Customs processing fee was like “putting the nail in the coffin twice”.
NTA director fires back over $22m apprenticeship programme criticism
The National Training Agency’s (NTA) has shot down Opposition criticism that the Christie administration’s revamped $22m apprenticeship program is merely a retread of the Ingraham administration’s 52-week jobs programme, telling Tribune Business: “We have raised the standard.”
Jazz has grand slam among two homers, Marlins win
MIAMI (AP) — Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered twice, including a grand slam, and had a career-high six RBIs as the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 12-2 on Tuesday night.
Chelsea wins first leg 1-0
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Didier Drogba swept the ball into the net late in the first half, and Chelsea managed to hang on. With an inspired performance, the Blues beat Barcelona 1-0 Wednesday night in the first leg of their Champio
Real Madrid, Chelsea grab wins in Champions League
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Real Madrid gave APOEL Nicosia a reality check in the biggest match of the unheralded Cypriot club's history when they met Tuesday in the Champions League. Looking to cause one of the greatest shocks in the
Real Madrid, Chelsea grab wins in Champions League
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Real Madrid gave APOEL Nicosia a reality check in the biggest match of the unheralded Cypriot club's history when they met Tuesday in the Champions League. Looking to cause one of the greatest shocks in the
Bahamas' top basketball players begin season on high note
With the selection process for the Bahamas Basketball Federation’s enior national team on the horizon, some of the island nation’s top players throughout the European circuit began their seasons on a high note.
