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Lawyer: We must act now on climate change

WITH The Bahamas recognised as one of the most vulnerable countries to rising seas that could swallow up to 80 per cent of the land mass of the islands by the end of the century, a leading environmental consultant and attorney is calling for “immediate radical action” to stem the tide of climate change.

Permit roadblocks to Baha Mar’s $80m Chapter 11 financing

Baha Mar faces further Government roadblocks even if it obtains Supreme Court recognition of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as it has yet to obtain necessary Bahamian approvals for the $80 million financing facility created by its principal.

Bobby Brown headlines the Jingle Ball

FORGET Santa Claus, ‘80s R&B superstar Bobby Brown is coming to town.

Long Island bananas: 80-90% destruction

While Long Island farmers likely lost 80-90 per cent of their banana crop due to Hurricane Sandy, Tribune Business was told yesterday, but many homes and businesses were likely to be “back to normal in a few days”.

Sandals eyes $1m in storm repairs

SANDALS Royal Bahamian’s general manager yesterday estimated the resort would spend just under $1 million to carry out repairs to areas damaged by Hurricane Sandy, telling Tribune Business that its occupancy levels were near 80 per cent at the time of the storm.

Sailing for science

OFFICIALS yesterday praised the STEM for the Oceans programme that hosted 80 students and others on board the world’s largest cruise ship, calling the initiative something that speaks to the bright future for Bahamian natural resources.

NHI will cost you $15-$80 a month

THE government is “revamping” National Health Insurance to focus more on catastrophic care with the introduction of the BahamaCare Plan and expects a contributory plan of $15 to $80 per month to fund it.

80 to 100 voluntary job cuts offered at Water and Sewerage

THE Water and Sewerage Corporation is considering offering 80 to 100 voluntary separation (VSEPs) packages to employees as it looks towards “right-sizing,” according to Executive Chairman Adrian Gibson.Saying that plans are now underway to have the p

80 test positive for TB exposure

MORE than 340 people living in two shelters for Hurricane Dorian victims have been screened for tuberculosis - 80 of them with positive skin tests, according to Health Minister Dr Duane Sands yesterday.

Eliminate VAT need via 70-80% tax compliance

The Tax Coalition’s co-chair has suggested that increasing tax compliance rates to 70-80 per cent under the existing system would eliminate the need for Value-Added Tax (VAT) or any other revenue reforms.

$140m project: Baha Mar targets 30% energy demand cut

Baha Mar believes its energy demand will be slashed “by 30 per cent or more” as a result of the Government approving a $140 million project to supply all its resorts’ air conditioning (AC) needs.

Mandatory guides push threatens 80% of fly fishing impact

The Bahamas could lose almost 80 per cent of the fly fishing industry’s $141 million annual economic impact if it alienates the ‘do-it-yourself’ anglers, a leading tourism executive has warned.

Commercial banks to acquire 80 per cent of restoration bond

Some 80 per cent or $120 million of the Government’s Hurricane Restoration Bond will be raised from the commercial banks, the Government yesterday confirming the offering’s multi-tiered nature.

Banks urged: Lower your debit card fees

REDUCED fees on debit card transactions could significantly boost commerce in the Bahamas, a leading businessman noting that credit card purchases effectively ruled out roughly 80 per cent of the shopping public.

Flu forces Bennett to cancel London show with Gaga

TONY Bennett cancelled his London show with Lady Gaga last night because of a flu virus, four days before they are due to perform in the Bahamas.

‘Didn’t we do this last week?‘

THE Official Opposition has been suspended from Parliament for two House sessions.

GB power officially opnes its $80M generation plant

The Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) has officially opened its $80 million West Sunrise Plant (WSP).

Law team to do battle

BAHAMIAN students in the UWI law programme at COB have a once in a lifetime opportunity to participate in a world class moot competition in Washington DC next month. With more than 500 law schools represented from more than 80 countries, the competitors

It's a first as Giants stun Jaspers 88-82

THE Manhattan College Jaspers were hoping to return home to Riverdale, New York, with a perfect run through the Bahamas Basketball Federation’s 5th annual BTC Summer of Thunder Classic in the Bahamas.

Who will be champions as top basketball teams clash?

THE top basketball teams in the country will meet this weekend to decide the overall titles of Bahamas Basketball Federation national champions.

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