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Laroda says NIB not facing liquidity crisis
MYLES Laroda, state minister with responsibility for the National Insurance Board, wants to assure the public that the NIB fund is not facing a liquidity crisis.
Promotion exercise to be done before year’s end, says Police Commissioner
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said a promotion exercise for police officers would be completed before the end of the year.
Cooper assures ‘no Fyre Festival’ coming here
AS the Fyre Festival makes international headlines over a potential reboot, Tourism Minister Chester Cooper gave an assurance yesterday that the event would never be approved again in The Bahamas.
‘Regular tourists not put off by negative publicity’
MANY tourists visiting The Bahamas regularly are not fazed by recent negative publicity after travel advisories, according to Rafique Symonette, chairman of the Tourism Development Cooperation (TDC).
Workplace confidentiality key to corporate success
Workplace confidentiality is important as it helps manage disputes, ensures the security of delicate information, promotes loyalty, protects clients and prevents crime and discrimination. Confidentiality is often assured under a company’s policies, and therefore anyone who breaches the agreement is liable to face legal action.
Lawyers for Nygard seek to avoid US extradition
PETER Nygard’s lawyers expressed concerns for his health and safety while urging appellate judges in Canada to quash an order to extradite the former fashion mogul to the United States to face sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
International certification for GBPA department
THE Building and Development Services at the Grand Bahama Port Authority received ISO 9001 certification, a globally recognised standard for quality management.
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.
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.
Police officer son of FNM Senator arrested
A POLICE constable was arrested yesterday after he was allegedly found with a firearm at a local business.
Hot summer sees demand soaring for water supplies
A BAHAMIAN bottled water supplier said summer sales are good with “demand high”, despite a fear of a shortage of one gallon bottles.
EY Bahamas chief now company's regional head
The EY accounting firm has appointed its former Bahamas country managing partner to become its regional head.
RBDF sent to Haiti will be safe, says Munroe
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe told Defence Force officers yesterday that the government will not make hasty decisions regarding their potential deployment to Haiti and will ensure that any “terms of engagement” are reasonable and safe.
Chief Supt Skippings: Country is still a safe place
AFTER the United States raised its travel advisory for The Bahamas over the weekend, police called a press conference yesterday to assure the public that they are working to address the high murder rate.
Vendors: Solve parking problems if pedestrianisation gets go-ahead
Straw vendors said yesterday that pedestrianising Bay Street must come with a car park and more marketing of the Straw Market.
EDITORIAL: Andros fire highlights out islands’ need for resources
WHEN The Tribune spoke to North Andros administrator about a fire that had broken out on the island, we were assured that it was mostly contained.
Rasta leaders want free cannabis growing licences
RASTAFARIAN leaders want free cannabis cultivation licences as reparations for years of being criminalised for marijuana possession.
Prince George Wharf vendors to relocate
The head of the Government’s Downtown Revitalisation Unit yesterday said vendors who were asked to vacate Prince George Wharf will be allowed to operate from “alternative locations”.
Aviation authority is ‘audit ready’ - but some deficiencies expected
DESPITE “some deficiencies”, Director of Aviation and Deputy Director General of Tourism Dr Kenneth Romer said he is confident the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is “audit ready”.
DPM: ‘We won’t tolerate’ cruise lines deterring their passengers
THE Deputy Prime Minister has warned the cruise lines that advising their passengers not to disembark in The Bahamas is “not something we tolerate”.
