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Miller warns ships not to advise guests stay on board
ENVIRONMENT and Natural Resources Minister Vaughn Miller said cruise lines that discourage guests from leaving their ships to venture into local communities and marketplaces will not be welcomed to The Bahamas and will be forced to seek “other ports”.
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RODERICK A SIMMS: The cost of the ‘leaky bucket’
The ‘leaky bucket’ syndrome in The Bahamas represents a major obstacle to its economic growth and development. This metaphor symbolises the continuous loss and hindrance of resources, opportunities, and potential that impede the country’s progress. At the heart of this syndrome is the pervasive issue of corruption. In this column segment, we will explore how corruption perpetuates the leaky bucket phenomenon in The Bahamas, exacerbating several interrelated challenges.
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RODERICK A SIMMS: How our ‘leaky bucket’ threatens development
The ‘leaky bucket’ syndrome represents a major obstacle to The Bahamas’ economic growth and development. This metaphor symbolises the continuous loss of resources, opportunities and potential that impedes the country’s progress. At the heart of this syndrome is the pervasive issue of corruption. In this segment, we will explore how corruption perpetuates the ‘leaky bucket’ phenomenon in The Bahamas, worsening several inter-related challenges.
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ONE ELEUTHERA: Meatless Mondays – reducing meat in your meal can impact climate change
I DON’T know about you, but it sure feels extra hot to me these days! As a farmer, I pay particular attention to the weather here in The Bahamas. While it does feel particularly hot here this summer, the statistics are now in and show that this is not just a local phenomenon.
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‘TERRIBLE PRECEDENT’ FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: Ferreira questions AG’s refusal to disclose fine for Exuma oil spill
FORMER Environment Minister Romauld Ferreira and environmentalist Joe Darville said Attorney General Ryan Pinder’s refusal to say how much Sun Oil was fined for an oil spill in Exuma last year sets a “terrible precedent” for environmental justice in the country.
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INSIGHT: Earth Day 2024, another squandered opportunity
EVERY year, on April 22, the world marks Earth Day – to some extent or another. The day is a US creation – way back in 1970 organisers wanted to throw a spotlight on the environmental problems facing the country. It has expanded far and beyond since. Here in The Bahamas, you would be forgiven if you had not noticed much about the day.
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Cruise lines 'should do more': Departure tax hikes backed
Bahamian environmental advocates have backed the increased taxes and new levies imposed on the cruise industry as "a significant step in the right direction" to ensuring it does more to protect the very assets critical to its product.
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RCI spending $50m to restore western PI beach environment
AN estimated $50m will be spent to restore the western Paradise Island environment that will feature Royal Caribbean International’s Royal Beach Club project if it gets final approval, according to RCI’s chief product and innovation officer Jay Schneider.
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Electric vehicles
Under the Minnis Government reduction of Customs Duties was applied to a purchase of an electric vehicle... the Davis Government I recall reduced VAT and Duty, might be wrong, but to me at a time when the Treasury needs every dime why are we giving these concessionary exemptions and incurring loss of revenue?
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'Substantial progress' in fuel oil spill clean-up
Buckeye Partners are reporting "substantial progress" in the recovery and clean-up of the fuel oil spill at its marine terminal in Grand Bahama.
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Dock construction starts to pave way for $50m resort
WORK has begun on a $1.5m cargo shipping dock that will pave the way for construction of a resort development in the Exuma cays.
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What is going on in Exuma Cays?
AS a small business owner born and raised in the Exuma Cays, I write to express my growing concern over the proposed developments in the Exuma Cays.
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Bahamas working with TCI to establish maritime boundaries between countries
THE Bahamas is working with Turks and Caicos to establish an agreed upon maritime boundary between the two countries.
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Tourists 'lament' tour and excursions gap
A senior tourism official yesterday said there is "a gap" in The Bahamas' tour and excursion product with many visitors "lamenting" that there are not enough activities to do.
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Tax environment ‘worrisome’ for Bahamas-keen investors
A SENIOR accountant yesterday suggested The Bahamas should "pause" to assess whether its tax structure and mooted reforms are making the jurisdiction sufficiently attractive to investors.
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Deidre Bastian: ‘Bad bosses’ not sole factor driving employee departures
We have all heard the phrase “employees leave bad bosses, not companies”. Well, it does hold some truth. In fact, research has shown that 57 percent of employees leave their jobs mainly because of their boss.
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Sands says PM contradicting climate message by excessive travels
FREE National Movement chairman Dr Duane Sands said Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ message against climate change is contradicted by his travel habits.
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Coral restoration drive to boost ‘blue’ economy
The Ministry of Tourism yesterday partnered for a coral reef restoration drive that aims to boost sustainable tourism and the 23 percent of Bahamian economic output generated by the ocean economy.
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IAN FERGUSON: The benefits from offering staff meals
Yesterday was perhaps the beginning of the holiday food season. No one underestimates the importance of food in the corporate environment. Employees come to work with food on their mind. They are either walking in with breakfast or stepping out to get it. By 11am they are ordering lunch, and by 3pm planning dinner.
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Govt investigating oil spill at Buckeye Bahamas jetty terminal in Grand Bahama
INVESTIGATIONS are underway after an oil spill in waters at the Buckeye Bahamas Hub jetty terminal off Pinder’s Point, Grand Bahama.
