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PM dismisses fears GBPA battle will ruin investment
The Prime Minister yesterday dismissed concerns that the escalating battle with the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) over the Government’s $357m payment demand will ruin investor confidence.
PM dismisses concern GBPA dispute will undermine investor confidence
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis dismissed concerns that the government’s dispute with the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) undermines investor confidence and suggested that investors already lacked interest in the island.
Disclosure chair would not say who filed
WEEKS after the deadline passed for parliamentarians to make their annual financial disclosures, Public Disclosure Commission chairman Bishop Victor Cooper still could not say yesterday how many completed their filings.
Tearful mother unable to complete testimony
THE mother of 17-year-old Elron Johnson broke down in tears and could not complete her testimony in the Coroner’s Court yesterday as the inquest into the teen’s police-involved killing after trying to rob the Double Dragon Restaurant on East Bay Street last year continued.
‘15 years too little for killing my son’
THE mother of Omar Davis, Jr –– the high-achieving young accountant killed in 2022 –– said the 15-year sentence her son’s killer has received is a “slap on the wrist” that does not bring justice.
PM promises to fix drainage on East Bay Street but businesses concerned over consultation
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis toured the East Bay Street area yesterday and said the government would fix drainage issues, but some are concerned the project is gearing up without their input and would hurt their business if roads are uprooted.
NIB comes through after long wait
I had filed an appeal at NIB in September 2021. It would appear that for some reason the appeal was “sat on” for about two years.
What’s your favourite scripture, and what does it mean to you?
There are many memorable Bible passages that people hold near and dear to their hearts and which get them through life’s myriad experiences.
Bahamians turn out to be baptised during ‘Reaping the Harvest’ weekend
More than 20 individuals gave their lives to Christ and were baptised by water in during a special weekend hosted by Life Changers Ministries International (LCMI).
Tribune Carifta Games 2024 supplement now online
Relive this year's CARIFTA Games coverage with our special supplement, now available to read as a pdf edition.
Contractor chief challenges ‘short sighted’ stadium deal
THE Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday argued it was “short-sighted” not to ensure the national stadium’s overhaul involves skills and knowledge transfer by the Chinese.
Ex-civil service union boss: I urged pension reform two decades ago
A FORMER union leader says he recommended that civil service pensions be made contributory almost two decades ago as financial analysts warned “it’s all coming home to roost” over a forecast $3.5bn hole.
‘Total incompatibility’: But $100m project forges on
AN Exuma-based developer says it is pursuing all necessary approvals for a $100m project that has forced a neighbouring resort to place its development plans on hold and raised environmental concerns.
Dealers: Used car sales up 30% with ‘level playing field’
AUTO dealers yesterday argued they could increase their used car sales by up to 30 percent if the authorities enforce a competitive ‘level playing field’ with roadside vendor rivals.
‘Don’t shoot, please, I give up,’ said teen
SECURITY footage showed 17-year-old Elron Johnson say, “don’t shoot, I give up” during a gun battle in which a police officer shot and killed him after his failed attempt to rob a Chinese restaurant last year.
Andros residents leave for safety as forest fire rages
A FOREST fire in North Andros has forced some residents to leave their homes over health concerns and affected the sleep patterns of people protecting their homes from the raging blaze.
Man asks to avoid ankle monitor because he says it attracts sharks
A MAN failed to convince a judge that his electronic monitoring device should be removed because it allegedly attracts barracudas and sharks while he is deep-sea diving.
'Release PwC report on what the GBPA owes’
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard wants the Davis administration to release the PwC report outlining what the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) owes the government.
Cleare confirms man beaten in prison attack
ACTING Corrections Commissioner Doan Cleare confirmed the fears of a mother who said she could not speak to her son because he was beaten in prison, telling The Tribune the man was attacked by several inmates.
World Relays ticket sales ‘spiking’
THE anticipation is mounting and the enthusiasm is peaking as the countdown for the 2024 World Athletics Relays has now shifted from months to days.
