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Minister optimistic on growing employment
A Cabinet minister yesterday said he is optimistic that more Bahamians are being recalled to work ahead of the furlough period’s December 13 end.
‘Buddy’ Hield scores 19 in loss to Jazz
NBA star Chavano “Buddy” Hield scored 19 points, jawing with Donovan Mitchell, but it wasn’t enough as the Utah Jazz prevailed with the victory in Salt Lake City, Utah, last night.
Chanticleers open Baha Mar Hoops ‘Nassau Championship’ with victory
AHMARD Harvey had an opportunity to play an official game on Bahamian soil for the first time since his high school days but remains out of the rotation for the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at this point in the season.
Budget under the microscope
The Financial Voice forum will present a panel of experts tomorrow to examine and offer perspectives on key aspects of the 2019/2020 budget.
PM hails $250m hurricane hole
The prime minister has hailed Sterling Global Financial’s $250m Hurricane Hole project as a sign of continuing investor confidence in the “world-class destination” of The Bahamas.
PM hails $250m hurricane hole
The prime minister has hailed Sterling Global Financial's $250m Hurricane Hole project as a sign of continuing investor confidence in the "world-class destination" of The Bahamas.
PM falling apart at the seams
ARE reports true that Prime Minister Perry Christie told an audience that it is easy to “piss away” money?
Why is Baltron Bethel at work?
THE Minnis administration is batting 1,000 with respect to announcements that forensic audits will be conducted at NIB, Urban Renewal, BAIC, BAMSI and other government run agencies.
Dubai bids for first hyperloop transport system
THE futuristic city-state of Dubai announced a deal yesterday with Los Angeles-based Hyperloop One to study the potential for building a line linking it to the United Arab Emirates capital of Abu Dhabi.
New benefit programme suspended
THE Department of Social Services’ Conditional Cash Transfer project has been suspended for at least two months, The Tribune has learned.
Facing justice: Baby killing suspect appears in court
A 19-year-old man appeared teary-eyed after he was arraigned in a Magistrate's Court yesterday in connection with the killing of an eight-month-old baby boy and the hospitalisation of both of his parents following a tragic triple shooting incident earlier this week.
SCRAP METAL REGULATIONS PUBLICATION TO COME SOON
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net AMENDMENTS to the Customs Management Bill which are expected to provide for oversight of the scrap metal industry, are expected to be gazetted soon, the Minister the Environment tol
New $6M marina to open off Bay Street
A NEW $6 million state-of-the-art marina is slated to open by mid-June in the heart of historic Nassau.
Tourists ‘would be able to buy lotto tickets’ if gambling is legalised
A regulated web-shop industry and the creation of a national lottery could become tourism attractions for the country and sources of revenue, according to Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe.
FNM chair: BFS IPO should be 25-30% stake
The FREE National Movement’s (FNM) chairman has criticised the Government for mandating that only a 15 per cent stake in Bahamas Food Services (BFS) be sold to the Bahamian public, telling Tribune Business any initial public offering (IPO) should involve at least 25-30 per cent of the company’s equity.
Critical care block opening delayed by four months
HEALTH Minister Dr Perry Gomez yesterday confirmed that the opening of the new Critical Care Block at the Princess Margaret Hospital has been delayed.
'Freedom of Information Act crucial to V.A.T. implementation'
THE passing of a Freedom of Information Act and a Fiscal Responsibility Act were important in establishing trust in New Zealand residents over their government’s efforts to implement Value Added Tax (VAT) and other fiscal reform initiatives, New Zealand VAT experts said.
$5m renovation for Ansbacher building to be used by judiciary
THE government signed a contract worth almost $5 million yesterday for the renovation of the Ansbacher Building.
Wilchcombe concerned over effects of tax on tourism
A NEWLY imposed processing fee which has sparked the threat of a major cut back from US airlines coming to the Bahamas is an implication that the economy cannot afford, according to Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe.
Tax rises put ‘nail in Out Island coffin twice’
NEW and increased Customs fees will have a “more dramatic” impact on Family Island retail businesses, a top private sector executive said yesterday, adding that already-high freight costs coupled with the new 1 per cent Customs processing fee was like “putting the nail in the coffin twice”.
