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‘More investigations’ after visa audit
AFTER an Auditor General’s report into the Travel Health Visa programme found that contracts were not executed in accordance with the law, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said further investigations on those findings will continue.
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Commission defends itself on failed broker
The Securities Commission has defended its handling of a collapsed investment adviser by saying it took “appropriate regulatory steps” while arguing that client assets are safe.
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FNM rejects 'hiding in the shadows' over nation's bills
THE FREE National Movement yesterday issued a scathing rebuke of the former Progressive Liberal Party administration as it rejected culpability for the recent downgrade threat by Moody’s credit rating agency.
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PM questions mental health of developer
PRIME Minister Perry Christie last night questioned the mental health of the chief executive of Baha Mar, Sarkis Izmirlian.
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DEREK SMITH: Silicon Valley Bank’s failure shows risk management key
As a governance, risk and compliance professional, I must emphasise the importance of establishing a solid risk management framework to protect against possible catastrophic corporate failures. The current business environment is constantly evolving, and new risks are emerging. Therefore, adopting a robust risk management strategy is essential to protecting businesses from future uncertainties.
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EDITORIAL: Pressing need for new political leadership
THE LITANY of disasters surrounding the beleaguered Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) government seems to be never-ending.
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EDITORIAL: May 10 election offers chance of national unity
AT THIS time of the year, celebrating Easter as a time of redemption, forgiveness and hope of new beginnings, and with a general election just around the corner, we return to the theme of good governance and national unity in a modern Bahamas where love of country is too often superseded by selfishness, greed and political divisiveness.
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EDITORIAL: Pressing need for economic reform
IN these columns last week, we supported the government’s policy to reform and open up the economy and move towards membership of the World Trade Organization. Today, following the passage through the House of Assembly of the Commercial Enterprises Bill, we address the issue of competition and diversification, together with the ease of doing business, as the keys to achieving economic growth.
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PHA announces 24-hour hotline to report misconduct and abuse
THE Public Hospitals Authority has created a 24-hour hotline to report misconduct and abuse.
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Why I won’t vote
The proposed Referendum - simply I do not intend participating nor any of my direct and indirect family will as a protest for the Christie Government making a total mockery of the Numbers Referendum. I recommend everyone else to do the same.
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Dithering over our future
BEC is a living example of how not to run a business.
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Cooper calls for deeper insight on state finances
WHILE castigating the Minnis administration for its lack of a plan to mitigate economic fall out due to COVID-19, the Progressive Liberal Party is urging the government to disclose more specifics about the country’s financial footing.
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A failure to tackle our problems
EDITOR, The Tribune.
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Millions in deals ahead of election
WITHIN two days before the May 10 general election, the former Christie administration signed off on “millions of dollars” in contracts, Deputy Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest revealed yesterday, as he underscored the “egregious fiscal mismanagement” of the Progressive Liberal Party.
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Urban Renewal 2.0 an admission of failure?
The reality is there are many government ministries, departments, agencies that are already responsible for all the tasks now assigned to Urban Renewal 2.0.
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BUDGET: VAT to rise from 7.5 percent to 12 percent
VALUE-added tax (VAT) will increase from 7.5 percent to 12 percent effective from July 1, Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest announced in the House of Assembly today.
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Zimbabwe fears
It's extremely disheartening to keep on witnessing negative sentiments and lack of concerns by the Zimbabwean government about citizens who are continuously leaving Zimbabwe in search of better economic conditions in other foreign countries, particularly South Africa.
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Mitchell criticises Minnis for dancing at political rallies
THE Progressive Liberal Party has criticised Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis for “dancing on stage” at recent political rallies as the COVID-19 death toll continues to climb.
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Video on effects of VAT slammed as 'misleading'
Financial Secretary John Rolle slammed opponents of VAT’s implementation in the Bahamas who circulated a 15-minute video about what they claim is the disastrous impact this form of taxation had on the economy of St Kitts and Nevis.
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CONCACAF tries to oust Blazer of US from FIFA
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) -- A list of financial mismanagement allegations against former CONCACAF leaders Jack Warner and Chuck Blazer was outlined to 40 football nations Wednesday, just minutes after they elected Jeffrey Webb as their new president. Officia
