Make Gov’t debt ‘best in country’
A well-known businessman is arguing that the Government’s securities must again become “the best debt in the country” as he hailed the Central Bank’s reversal of its public brokerage services.
Unions hold off on liveable wage push
Trade unions are not pushing to “immediately implement” a livable wage despite The Bahamas’ deepening cost of living crisis, a labour leader affirmed yesterday, saying: “No one wants to kill the hen that lays the golden egg.”
Outgoing Central Bank chief warns on ‘procedural overkill’
The Central Bank’s departing chief enforcer says it is “essential” that The Bahamas continue to beat anti-financial crime regulatory standards but do so without imposing “procedural overkill” on low-risk clients.
Students turned scientists
IN THE Bahamas, one of the first countries in the world to protect sharks, seven students from a small high school jumped aboard and in the water without a second thought to help tag Caribbean reef and nurse sharks under the watchful eye and professional guidance of research scientists from Beneath the Waves.
Sustainability plan at brewery
COMMONWEALTH Brewery Limited is exploring solar energy and eco-friendly packaging to advance the company’s sustainability agenda.
National Trust and Defence Force sign memorandum
MARKING their continued partnership, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force and the Bahamas National Trust has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to protect The Bahamas’ natural resources.
EY Bahamas’ new office in Freeport ‘positive addition’
The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Ltd. has announced that EY Bahamas Ltd will open a new office in Freeport.
Customer robbed at Scotiabank on Bay Street
A ROBBERY took place this morning at Scotiabank on Bay Street.
Murder victim was cleared of teacher’s death
A MAN whose conviction was overturned in relation to the murder of a Queen’s College teacher was himself killed on Tuesday, The Tribune was told.
Former PM tests positive for COVID
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has tested positive for COVID-19.
Nurses hold licence for strike action
BAHAMAS Nurses Union president Amancha Williams confirmed to The Tribune that the union received a strike certificate yesterday.
Minnis fires off letter at Sands ‘interference’
FREE National Movement chairman Dr Duane Sands yesterday staunchly defended his role in the party’s leadership, calling accusations that he interfered in the internal affairs of former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ constituency as nothing but an “unnecessary distraction.”
TARGET STATES SENDING GUNS: Rolle says police have identified key suppliers for Bahamas criminals
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force has pinpointed three US states as points of origin for illegal guns that are turning up in The Bahamas.
Man accused over gun and ammo
A MAN was granted bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after facing firearm and ammunition charges.
Dancing on the streets
Oh, back come Goombay Summer and da-junkanoo...well it’s New Day/PLP why wouldn’t they organise an expensive event to keep us natives happy through summer? Why? Didn’t dare call it Carnival - remember that Siorn fiasco? When is Tourism going to understand visitors are not interested in junkanoo... the 2021-2022 season Christmas and New Year’s this year. No parades - hotels full to overflowing!
The Marxist Leninist neighbour
The month of June saw an uptick in the number of Cuban migrants being apprehended by Defence Force and US Coast Guard personnel.
Bail granted in bottle attack case
A MAN was granted bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday for allegedly attacking another man with a glass bottle.
Down Home feel sparks a 33% brand expansion
A concept store that aims to provide a platform for Bahamian entrepreneurs to exhibit their wares has increased its brand membership by one-third within months of opening.
No VAT ‘holiday’ makes life harder for building suppliers
A building materials supplier yesterday voiced hope that this year may see another temporary VAT ‘holiday’ so persons can stock up on hurricane supplies even though the Davis administration has given no hint it will reinstate the practice.
Sir ‘Sonny’ Ramphal releases papers detailing public life
CARIBBEAN and Commonwealth elder statesman, Sir Shridath Ramphal, has released papers on the internet, covering 72 years of public life in the Caribbean, the Commonwealth and internationally.
