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Office of the Prime Minister moves
THE Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Finance will relocate to the former SG Hambros building, now the new Sir Cecil Wallace-Whitfield Centre, today. Telephone numbers and e-mails are unchanged.
US travel advisory remains unchanged
THE United States Embassy in Nassau has stressed that the US State Department’s overall travel advisory for The Bahamas has not changed since a previous level two advisory was issued in February. In a post to its Facebook page, the embassy said an a
No further change in Caricom position on marijuana
THE Bahamas’ position on marijuana remains unchanged despite the regional bid to further studies on its medicinal use. Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell maintained that there has been no further consideration on legalisation in an interview with The Tribune yesterday.
The Bahamas ranks 39th on economic freedom
THE Bahamas has been ranked 39th out of 152 nations included in the Economic Freedom of the World: 2013 Annual Report, which has been released today by the Nassau Institute.
Bahamasair changes schedule in response to virus
BAHAMASAIR has announced changes to its flight schedule in light of the coronavirus outbreak.
Rates remain unchanged
ActivTrades
After their recent record run, the international stock markets lacked further momentum at the end of last week. On Friday, investors lacked buying arguments on both sides of the Atlantic and trading was experiencing a lacklustre day all around.
Al Jarrett dies, aged 69
RETIED banker, economist and patriot Alfred Jarrett, pictured, died early yesterday morning after a massive heart attack.
UPDATED: US Embassy says travel advisory 'unchanged'
THE US Department of State has issued another travel alert for The Bahamas ahead of the holiday season due to the “increased risk” of becoming a victim of crime.
Tackling crime in isolation is not going to solve problem
Much has been said about fighting crime in The Bahamas but whatever strategy the government employs the situation will reach Nash equilibrium – a stable state of a system involving the interaction of different participants, in which no participant can gain by a unilateral change of strategy if the strategies of the others remain unchanged.
Salvation Army sees Xmas donations fall
The Salvation Army yesterday revealed Christmas donations have declined this year despite launching collections at new locations with donor numbers remaining unchanged.
Gas wholesalers eye rise In 20-year unchanged margins
PETROLEUM suppliers are urging the Government to increase price-controlled margins that have remained unchanged for 20 years so they can better cope with escalating costs.
Compared: The new FOI draft vs the 2012 Bill
THE section of Exempt records in the new Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill 2015 released yesterday that was most expanded related to law enforcement.
Ministry: Not all road fees affected
THE Ministry of Transport and Housing released a statement yesterday on impending Road Traffic Department fee increases, clarifying that not all fees have been affected by the adjustments set to take effect January 1, 2023.
Unemployment rate down to 9.5 percent
THE national unemployment rate has improved - with labour force officials revealing on Friday a decrease to 9.5 percent.
BAAA member Jennings dies at 37
THE Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations is mourning the loss of another one of its members.
Ministry of Finance statement on Moody's confirmation of Baa3 credit rating
Today, Moody’s Investor Services confirmed The Bahamas’ Baa3 credit rating—after initiating a review for downgrade on 6 July, 2017. Moody’s also left unchanged most of the risk ceilings for The Bahamas’ long-term and short-term financial obligations.
Election nonsense
The usual PLP stalwarts have come out with the predictable drivel in your letters page reference the election.
Gov’t share already ‘embedded’ in oil explorer’s licence
The Government yesterday unveiled plans to “maximise” its revenue share from oil exploration activities, although it is unclear whether its increased take will apply to the current licensee.
Chamber chief urges income inequity focus
The Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive yesterday said that despite the “encouraging” 1.2 percentage point decline in the national jobless rate, income inequality and unemployment among men must be addressed.Jeffrey Beckles told Tribune Business:
Public consultation in December for bus fare rise
TRANSPORT and Energy Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis said public consultation on planned bus far increases will be held within the first two weeks of December, with officials hoping to roll out a 25-cent increase in the first quarter of 2024.
