Pioneer in paradise
TRIBUTES poured in yesterday after Sandals Resorts founder and owner Gordon “Butch” Stewart died in the United States at age 79.
Bahamas to know if 'oil rich' within 6 weeks, says BPC
Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) yesterday hailed a Supreme Court verdict that likely removes all obstacles to completion of its first exploratory oil well within the scheduled 45-60 day timeframe.
NIB rate hikes: 'Can't get water from stone'
Businesses yesterday said talk of National Insurance Board (NIB) rate hikes is "a sign of what's to come", as they warned the Government: "You cannot get water out of a stone."
Town Planning urged: 'Grab oil exploration by the horns'
A prominent QC yesterday urged the Town Planning Committee "to grab oil drilling by the horns" after it became embroiled in the escalating legal battle over exploration in Bahamian waters.
NIB rate hikes 'always in play'
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the Government was mulling whether to implement National Insurance Board (NIB) rate increases that have long been put off.
Wrong e-mail caused blacklisting by France
The Bahamas was blacklisted by France because of an incorrect e-mail address, the attorney general has revealed to Tribune Business.
Carry on drilling - for now
A SUPREME Court judge yesterday granted environmentalists leave to begin judicial review proceedings over Bahamas Petroleum Company’s exploratory oil drilling.
‘D minus’ for defence of exam grades
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson has accused Ministry of Education officials of trying to twist the narrative about the “poor” BJC and BGCSE examination results.
Can we bite NIB bullet? ‘Bold decision’ needed - raise contributions to sustain cash assistance
NATIONAL Insurance Minister Brensil Rolle yesterday admitted that no government has been “bold enough” to take on recommendations that National Insurance Board contributions must increase to sustain the financial viability of the social security net.
Minister says no mass utilities disconnection
The deputy prime minister yesterday said no mass disconnections of delinquent Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) and Water & Sewerage Corporation customers are being planned in the near future.
Judge: Oil opponents make 'arguable case'
A Supreme Court judge yesterday gave the go-ahead for a legal challenge aiming to halt oil drilling in Bahamian waters after finding activists had made out an "arguable case".
Minister 'impressed' over tourism COVID protocols
A Cabinet minister yesterday said he was "incredibly impressed" with how well The Bahamas' COVID-19 tourism entry protocols worked over the Christmas period despite ongoing complaints.
‘Slow ramp up’ of tourism planned
TOURISM Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar said yesterday officials expect there will be a “slow ramp up” of tourist arrivals beginning next month heading into the spring season.
DECISION SOON ON NEW NIB DIRECTOR
A DECISION will be made “shortly” on who will succeed National Insurance Board Director Nicola Virgill-Rolle when she vacates the post, according to NIB Minister Brensil Rolle.
Acquitted after false report
A MAGISTRATE yesterday acquitted a man who was accused of assaulting a woman last month after it was revealed she gave false information to police.
$8,000 the price of marijuana brownies
A COOK, caught with marijuana brownies that the prosecution said he intended to sell, was fined $8,000 yesterday.
Probation order for cutlass attack
A 29-year-old man who swung a cutlass at another man during an argument was put on probation yesterday for one year.
Davis: GSSSA putting ‘safety first’
With the emphasis on the return of face-to-face instruction in schools, Government Secondary Schools Sports Association president Varel Davis said they will put safety first as they follow all protocols with regards to after-school sporting activities.
