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Bahamian law firm in awards nominee first
A Bahamian law firm has been shortlisted for Offshore Firm of the Year at this year’s Chambers High Net Worth Awards 2019. Lennox Paton said its shortlisting as one of three finalists marks the first time a local law firm has been in contention for
Rolle: NIB serious about collecting missing $17m
THE National Insurance Board is serious about collecting $17m in outstanding contributions, Public Service Minister Brensil Rolle said yesterday, revealing some employers have gone before the courts for committing the offence. Although he could not
'Buddy' Hield likes the make up of his Kings
WITH so much wheeling and dealing that went down during the free agency period in the National Basketball Association, shooting guard Chavano ‘Buddy’ Hield likes the make up of the Sacramento Kings as they prepare for the 2019/20 regular season. “Ga
Atlantis buyer must give workers 'piece of the pie'
The hotel union’s president yesterday called on any a new Atlantis owner to ensure employees “get a piece of the pie”, while voicing optimism that it would “bring stability to the property”.Expressing “no major concerns” over Brookfield Asset Managem
Bran: Get 'right Atlantis buyer'
The Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) ex-leader yesterday urged the government to use its influence to ensure “the right buyer” is found for Paradise Island’s Atlantis resort. While acknowledging that the Minnis administration cannot interfere in
BTC owner proposing 25,000 homes spend
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) ultimate parent is proposing a “huge” investment to extend its fibre network past another 25,000 homes, not the buy-out of the government’s stake in the carrier. Garfield “Garry” Sinclair, BTC’s chief e
Cable: $442m debt slash top 'priority'
Cable Bahamas’ chief executive yesterday pledged that slashing the company’s $442m debt and “reinstating” shareholder dividends are among the top priorities in its new financial year. Franklyn Butler, in an interview with Tribune Business, said the
Former COB employee has jail term cut by 40%
THE Court of Appeal has docked 40 percent of former College of the Bahamas employee Chimeka Gibbs’ 15-year sentence for stealing over $700,000 from the institution over a seven-year period. The appellate court said Gibbs will now serve nine years in
Aliv calls on BTC: 'Work with us for good of Bahamas'
Aliv yesterday called for greater co-operation from the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) in developing “a more resilient interconnection regime” following several recent service disruptions that impacted both carriers’ clients.Damian Blackbur
EDITORIAL: Technology and transparency can help ensure justice
Two police-involved shootings in as many days again leads us to raise questions about such incidents.
LIFE LINES: Change - a challenge or a threat?
Change of any kind is an adventure. The question is how you view this challenge? Is your attitude towards it positive, to be anticipated with excitement and interest as to the outcome or does it seem frightening and uncomfortable? The answer for most
Travis Munnings to begin pro basketball career in France
TRAVIS Munnings is set to begin his pro basketball career in France.The former ULM Warhawk reached an agreement with ADA Blois Basket 41 of the France - ProB League yesterday.Blois finished last season ranked No.7 in the standings and were eliminated
BOB: $10m claims were ‘abandoned’ by default pursuers
Bank of The Bahamas has accused companies jointly owned by an ex-Cabinet minister’s family trust of “already abandoning” claims worth $10m in their bid to enforce a default judgment.
‘Tax on society’: 75% of workers have no pension
Bahamians face paying “another tax on society” to support the near-75 percent of workers not covered by an employer-sponsored pension plan, a leading investment banker has warned.
Company removes 'boat load of harbour garbage'
A Bahamian mosquito control firm has cleaned up Nassau Harbour by removing a “boat load of garbage” from the water and bushes along the western Paradise Island shoreline. Bahamas Mosquito Fogging Company collected plastic, styrofoam, tyres, nets, ro
Water polo team withdrawal 'misconstrued' by critics
THE revelation that a junior water polo team withdrew from a tournament because it lacked funds to continue has been “misconstrued” by critics, the president of Bahamas Water Polo said in a statement on Tuesday.
Sands Beer Cup: Jenna Bayles in the lead
BAHAMAS Golf Federation president Lynford Miller has announced that the race for the 2019 Sands Beer Cup is in full swing. After six rounds, the current leader is Jenna Bayles with a total of 151 points representing her best four rounds. Bayles also
INSIGHT: Why vilify Symonette? The white oligarchs were replaced by black ones who have failed us
This past week potentially marked former Minister of Financial Services, Trade and Industry and Immigration Brent Symonette’s last time in the Cabinet - and if we are brave enough to look ourselves in the mirror, it may be an instructive moment in our history.
Ex-minister holds off on $6m BOB 'default'
A former Cabinet minister yesterday said he had given an undertaking to hold off on enforcing a $6m default judgment against Bank of The Bahamas until July 16. Damian Gomez, former minister of state for legal affairs under the former Christie govern
Web shops donate to gambling addict fight
Bahamian web shops have donated $7,500 to Grand Bahama Health Services (GBHS) to help finance the training of two clinicians in how to treat gambling disorders.The Bahamas Gaming Operators Association (BGOA), in a statement issued last night, said th
