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Gas stations seek ‘pennies on gallon for liveable wage’

Bahamian petroleum retailers yesterday revealed they are seeking a “pennies on the gallon” margin increase equal to 7 percent of the landed cost of fuel to achieve their version of a “ liveable wage”.

Bahamas requires $160-$180m swing to 'stabilise' debt

The Bahamas needs a $160-$180 million ‘positive swing’ on its primary Budget balance to “stabilise” the debt-to-GDP ratio, with an even “stronger adjustment” needed to slash the $7 billion-plus national debt.The Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB

NPBA: Specialists stop Rebels 93-85, Eagles Nest get 96-89 win over Elites

THE Uptown Cuts Specialists and the Leno Eagles Nest prevailed in the New Providence Basketball Association double header at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Monday night.

Swimmer Davante Carey and Bearcats improve to 7-0

DAVANTE Carey had an active weekend for the McKendree Bearcats Swimming as the No.4 ranked team improved to 7-0 in dual meets this season.

Saying farewell to ‘fiery’ senator Alexander Maillis

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday paid tribute to the life of Greek-Bahamian Alexander Maillis, describing the former PLP senator as a “fiery” parliamentarian who was “ahead of his time in many of the things he so adamantly agitated for when he was in the Senate”.

Is national pride worth the price?

Recent events have caused me to focus more closely at the given circumstances and I can only conclude that decisions have been taken in the name of “National Pride” but nobody has questioned at what cost.

CWC: BTC ‘lags’ region despite $75m investment

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) controlling owner yesterday conceded that its network quality “lags” much of the Caribbean and wider world, despite increasing its capital investment by 47 per cent last year.

Holiday health success

WITH Christmas and New Year’s Day just around the corner, the holiday party invites are as overwhelming as the food that will be served at them.

WORLD VIEW: New energy needed in the Caribbean

The transformation of the energy sector in Caribbean countries is the key to improving the economies of all of them.

Negotiator: Talks with BUT ‘99.9% complete’

A SENIOR negotiator for the government says talks are 99.9 percent complete regarding contractual articles with the Bahamas Union of Teachers.

Low turnout as local elections get under way in Grand Bahama

ALTHOUGH there are 25,000 registered voters on Grand Bahama, there continues to be low interest and participation in the local government election. Voting centres opened at 8.30am yesterday, but there were no long lines and voter turnout was slow, p

Buddy hield ejected from game

BUDDY Hield usually grabs the headlines for his scoring ability, but the New Orleans Pelicans rookie guard was the subject of criticism from analysts and on social media for inadvertent contact, which resulted in his first NBA ejection.

DIANE PHILLIPS: Along came Starbuck’s and nothing was ever the same again

The date March 31 passed two weeks ago with hardly anyone noticing, or maybe I missed the celebration and hoopla you might have expected on the 50th anniversary of a product that changed the culture. Starbuck’s turned 50 on that day and we are all a little poorer, a pound or two heavier and definitely more satiated for it.

Man stole car after being refused job severance pay

A 24-year-old man, who admitted to stealing someone’s car because he was in desperate need of money, was fined $500 on Friday or face six months in prison.Stevenson Taylor was among several people who appeared before Magistrate Samuel McKinney for th

Gift ideas for yogis, gym rats and wellness lovers

We’ve rounded up the 10 best gift ideas for all your favourite gym rats from weekend warriors to barre lovers. STOCKING STUFFERS • Enso Silicone Rings Metal wedding bands can be a serious drag. They pinch your finger when you’re lifting weights, slid

BLTA team off to American Zone III Davis Cup tie this weekend

THIS weekend, the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association will send off its team to the American Zone III Davis Cup tie in Costa Rica.

BPL staggering $70m exit plan

WITH 314 Bahamas Power and Light employees opting to receive voluntary separation packages which will result in more than $70m paid out over a period of time, Works Minister Desmond Bannister said employee departures have been staggered to ensure that the efficiency of Bahamas Power and Light is not negatively affected.

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