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STATESIDE: Could the bureaucrats be the ones who bring the president down?
during Donald Trump’s three-year presidency, many Americans who are repulsed by his buffoonish lack of good manners and arrogant disregard for US law and political custom have comforted themselves with the notion that at least in several areas, a resolute resistance to some of his worst instincts could be found in the form of a perhaps unlikely source.
'Music to my ears' WTO 95% unlikely
Super Value’s principal yesterday said it was “music to my ears” to hear the government’s WTO chief negotiator state The Bahamas is almost certainly not joining under this administration.Rupert Roberts, who has vehemently opposed becoming a full Worl
Govt targets 'best in class' over aviation
The government’s aircraft registry ambitions are critical to developing a “best in class aviation sector”, a Cabinet minister telling Tribune Business yesterday: “Now the journey begins.”Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, told Trib
John Bull firing 'beyond the pale'
A Court of Appeal judge has ruled that John Bull went “beyond the pale” in firing a 14-year veteran store manager for drinking champagne at a promotional event staged by the company. Sir Michael Barnett found that the Bahamian luxury goods and offic
Govt: No VAT on insurance claims
The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday said it had moved swiftly to “pre-empt” erroneous social media claims that VAT is being charged on Dorian claims payouts. Marlon Johnson, acting financial secretary, told Tribune Business that the min
Govt unveils 'fundamental reset' for public contracts
The government last night unveiled draft legislation representing a “fundamental reset” of its public procurement processes in a bid to save taxpayers millions and aid small businesses.Marlon Johnson, the Ministry of Finance’s acting financial secret
Cable 'coming right' with 69% loss drop
Cable Bahamas top executive yesterday said the 69 percent reduction in fourth quarter losses showed its performance was "coming right" regardless of the $332.5m Summit Broadband sale.
Team Bahamas' performance exceeds expectations at the Optimist North American Championships
NATIONAL team head coach Keir Clarke said the Bahamas’ 16-member team exceeded expectations for a group relatively new to an elite level of international competition in this year’s Optimist North American Championships. The big event was hosted by t
Cable 'coming right' with 69% loss drop
Cable Bahamas top executive yesterday said the 69 percent reduction in fourth quarter losses showed its performance was “coming right” regardless of the $332.5m Summit Broadband sale.Franklyn Butler, the BISX-listed communications provider’s chief ex
Bahamas targeting mega yacht market
Ministry of Tourism officials drove the message that The Bahamas is open for business post-Dorian to high net worth attendees at the recent Monaco Yacht Show.The event, which took place from September 25 to 28, featured more than 600 exhibitors and 1
Turnquest laments closure of Deep Water Cay
THE closure of the country’s oldest bonefishing lodge will have “significant” economic impact on communities in East Grand Bahama, according to the minister of finance. K Peter Turnquest, deputy prime minister and also member of Parliament for East G
POLICE ADVICE: Talk to your children about online dangers
SOCIAL media sites such as, Facebook, twitter, instagram, snapchat, and whatsapp increases communication, access to information and help in developing a sense of self, however, the thoughts of what your child might come across online can be worrying. Here is internet safety advice to make sure going online is a positive experience for you and your child.
Bahamas earn high marks for Optimist sailing
THE Bahamas came away highly regarded in their role as hosts and for their competition in the water at the biggest sailing event the country has hosted to date.
Optimist Sailing: Weech 41st overall after day 4
FOLLOWING a day of team racing, competition shifted back to individual competition on day four of the 2019 Optimist North American Championships.
'Don't squander chance' for better disaster risk oversight
The Bahamas “must not squander the opportunity” offered by Hurricane Dorian to develop a better “framework” for managing disasters and other major risks, a specialist urged yesterday.Emmanuel Komolafe, a locally-based risk management professional, sa
Renewable provider ‘totally disagrees; on URCA pay proposal
A renewable energy provider yesterday likened the latest regulatory proposal to private well users selling all water they produce to the Water & Sewerage Corporation before consuming it.
Central Bank says 'healthy growth' to resume from 2021
The Central Bank yesterday forecast that The Bahamas will “resume healthy economic growth” in 2021 following a potential Dorian-induced contraction next year as rebuilding gathers pace.The banking and monetary policy regulator, unveiling a much-chang
URCA: 'All must carry their fair energy share'
Energy regulators yesterday said renewable providers had “misunderstood and misinterpreted” proposed reforms designed to ensure “equitable treatment for all stakeholders”.Shevonn Cambridge, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority’s (URCA)
After day 2, Weech 36th overall at Optimist Championships
JOSHUA Weech set a personal goal of being a top 30 finisher at the 2019 Optimist North American Championships and the Bahamas’ team captain made a major advancement toward that goal on day two.
Renewable energy: URCA's revisions 'worst imaginable'
Renewable energy providers yesterday blasted proposed new regulatory guidelines as “the worst imaginable” solution that threatens to “set The Bahamas backwards as a nation”. The Sustainable Energy Association of the Bahamas (SEAB), in particular, wa
