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Grand Bahama pig farm being held up over bureaucratic process
THE developer behind a major pig farm project in Grand Bahama says it is being held up by bureaucratic licensing and registration.
Halkitis: We don't yet know size of the country's deficit
DESPITE comments by the chairman of the PLP, the government has yet to determine a "ball-park figure" of the country's budget deficit, State Finance Minister Michael Halkitis said yesterday.
Tropical Storm Sandy to bring strong wind, rain
FORECASTERS are warning of strong winds and scattered storms for the duration of the day as Tropical Storm Sandy draws closer to The Bahamas.
‘We’re flattening the curve’
HEALTH Minister Renward Wells declared in the House of Assembly yesterday that Bahamians are flattening the COVID-19 epidemic curve.
Govt urged: ‘Don’t penalise all firms’
The Government has been urged not to “penalise” all businesses for the actions of a few through its labour reforms, the Chamber’s chairman calling for longer term employee safeguards to be put in place.
$900m risk from rising sea levels
RISING sea levels could cause the tourism industry to lose almost $900 million a year by 2050, says a research group.
Mexicans group front runner for GB casino
TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe said yesterday the Government was viewing a Mexican group as the front-runner to become the new casino operator at the Memories Grand Bahama Beach and Casino Resort.
Gov’t ‘playing with fire’ over $200m spend rise
The Government was yesterday warned it is “playing with fire” through the $200 million year-over-year increase in recurrent spending, with a businessman suggesting this threatens to squander the ‘benefits’ from Value-Added Tax (VAT).
COVID-19 forces Atlantic University sport to a halt
BAHAMIAN student athletes were looking to return from the Atlantic University Sport (AUS) winter break and resume their basketball seasons next week, but the COVID- 19 pandemic has forced the conference to postpone all competition.
Sandyport 'revisits' 512-room hotel plan
The new investment and infrastructure “landscape” in the Bahamas has prompted Sandyport to revive long-held plans for a potential 512-room resort, and seek the right partners and development model.
BTC warns union on its 'long-term health'
BTC warns union on its 'long-term health' By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) last night reminded the trade unions representing its staff that it had to safeguard its "long-term health", since an unfavou
Trial delayed as accused man is absent
THE Supreme Court trial into the armed robbery and murder of a Bertha’s Go-Go Ribs employee was halted yesterday by the absence of one of three men being tried in connection with the fatal shooting.
Three held after $3.85m drug bust
THREE men are in custody after a multi-agency task force intercepted a go fast boat in waters off South Andros and recovered nearly four thousand pounds of suspected marijuana.
Sarkis pushes for full Baha Mar liquidation
Sarkis Izmirlian yesterday again sought to present himself as the ‘champion’ of Baha Mar’s unsecured Bahamian creditors, as he moved to push the $3.5 billion development into full liquidation.
Major not concerned over commission upheaval
BAHAMAS Junkanoo Carnival Commission Chairman Paul Major yesterday said he was “not concerned” that the controversial resignation and subsequent reinstatement of two key commission members would have a negative effect on the commission’s work to promote Carnival.
Skippers celebrate victory
THE 54th annual Long Island Regatta came to a close on Saturday in Salt Pond, Long Island, with the New Legend, New Susan Chase and Sassi Sue all emerging as the divisional winners.
Police on high alert to break up crowds
OFFICIALS from the COVID-19 Enforcement Unit are urging Bahamians to avoid large gatherings at beaches and other public places over the Easter holiday, saying officers will be on high alert for those found in breach of emergency orders.
Oil exploration unlikely to start this year
DRILLING for an exploratory oil well is unlikely to start this year, according to Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) Chief Executive Officer Simon Potter.
Woman dies as car crashes into barriers on Munnings Rd
A WOMAN was killed yesterday morning when her burgundy 2013 Hyundai Elantra collided into road barriers on Munnings Road.Paramedics pronounced her, Garvanisha Anastasia Carey, dead on scene after attempting to revive her.The death prompted fresh crit
Treasury admits breaching 75% wage deduction limit
The Government was yesterday urged to “curtail” civil servant salary deductions to no more than a combined 40 per cent of total income, after the Auditor-General rapped the Treasury for allowing the current 75 per cent limit to be breached.
