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Halkitis: We’re following law on publishing of contracts
Michael Halkitis, Minister of Economic Affairs, said yesterday the government is still complying with the Public Procurement Act and information is still being updated on the system.
Bahamas ‘prioritises’ debt servicing over its people
The Bahamas has reached a point where the Government is prioritising interest payments on its $11.645bn national over services to its people, an investment analyst argued yesterday.
BPL base tariff review moves forward to bid
Consultants are being sought to conduct an “independent” study on whether Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) base tariff should be increased, it was revealed yesterday.
Water Corp’s monthly bills to aid consumers
The Water and Sewerage Corporation’s (WSC) top executive yesterday said customers will enjoy “quite a few benefits” such as earlier leak detection through the utility’s switch to monthly billing.
STATESIDE: Hard to be hopeful with state and future of the Middle East
We will be reading and watching for days and weeks to come about the awful human misery unfolding in Gaza, one of the most politically sensitive enclaves anywhere on earth. The Tribune featured an in-depth look at the history of the region earlier this week. Here’s another brief take on the current tragedy.
Parliamentary Registrar looking to modernise the voters card registrations system
THE Parliamentary Registration Department plans to streamline the registration process to get a voter’s card - as well as modernising the card itself.
Halkitis: State-owned-enterprises will eventually be added to government procurement system
ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis said state-owned enterprises (SOEs) will eventually be incorporated into the central government’s procurement system so that awarded contracts are disclosed to the public.
Bahamas tackling blacklist ‘symptom, not root cause’
A Bahamian banker yesterday argued this nation is merely “addressing the symptom as opposed to the root” cause of its blacklisting woes as he urged the Government to clarify its corporate income tax goals.
Ex-Trust chief’s parking fears on Goodman’s Bay penthouse
An ex-Bahamas National Trust (BNT) chief yesterday argued the developer of a 14-storey Goodman’s Bay penthouse must ensure there is sufficient parking to prevent Bahamians being “further disenfranchised”.
PI resorts urge 4-week Wendy’s decision delay
Major Paradise Island resorts yesterday urged the planning authorities to delay their decision on Wendy’s bid for approvals by four weeks so that the restaurant’s impact on traffic flows can be studied.
Governance reformers hail ombudsman ‘priority’
Governance reformers yesterday praised the Government for both treating the Ombudsman Bill as a legislative “priority” and appearing to alter the original version as a result of their feedback.
Murder count at 80 as Man shot dead on Malcolm Road
THE country’s murder count, according to The Tribune’s records, rose to 80 after a man was fatally shot yesterday.
ACES BECOME FIRST REPEAT CHAMPIONS IN 21 YEARS: Las Vegas beats Jonquel Jones and New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4
NEW YORK (AP) — The Las Vegas Aces became the first team in 21 years to win back-to-back WNBA championships, getting 24 points and 16 rebounds from A’ja Wilson and a defensive stop in the closing seconds to beat the New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4 of the Finals last night.
Pan Am Games: BOC says boxer Carl Hield ‘too old’ to be selected
THE Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) has fielded participants in sailing, tennis, swimming, athletics, golf and wrestling but not boxing for the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile.
Islands of Bahamas named official destination sponsor of University of Miami Athletics
THE Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation and University of Miami Athletics have announced a broad-based strategic multi-year partnership making The Islands of The Bahamas the official “Destination Partner” of Miami Athletics.
Treasure Cay residents hit at Water Corp Dorian billing
Treasure Cay residents have accused the Water & Sewerage Corporation of billing them for services never supplied due to Hurricane Dorian’s destruction of the utility’s systems.
Halkitis: We’re not trying to circumvent Procurement Act
THE government is not trying to “circumvent” the requirements of the Public Procurement Act, the Minister of Economic Affairs insisted yesterday.
Aviation summit to position Nassau as ‘top destination’
The Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board’s (NPIPB) chief executive yesterday said hosting the “much sought after” Routes 2025 aviation summit will showcase The Bahamas’ “first class” airport.
Bahamian who escaped Israel wants to see peace between the two countries
A BAHAMIAN who was stuck in Israel days after a war erupted there said he visited Palestine during his trip and wants to see peace between the two countries.
Insurer ‘not panicking’ on EU backlist escape miss
A Bahamian insurer will “only start panicking” if The Bahamas remains blacklisted by the European Union (EU) post-February 2024 as he yesterday sought to ease fears about coverage cost and capacity.
