Davis calls for Gibson's removal from WSC
OPPOSITION leader Philip “Brave” Davis has called for the removal of Water and Sewerage Company executive chairman Adrian Gibson – calling Mr Gibson a child and saying he is not mature enough to fill the role.
US Chargé d'Affaires pleased with Grand Bahama progress
Chargé d'Affaires Stephanie Bowers toured parts of Grand Bahama and was pleased with the progress of recovery. She said that the US will continue to support the Bahamas during its recovery.
Police investigate three armed robberies
POLICE are searching for people responsible for three separate armed robberies on Thursday.
EDITORIAL: Nygard lawsuit shows our failings as a nation
THE allegations against Peter Nygard are horrendous.
A COMIC'S VIEW: I once fell in love with someone who only knew four vowels . . . They didn't know I existed
Happy Valentine’s Day to each and every one of you. Seeing how, oftentimes love is accompanied by laughter, I think it only fitting to offer up some Valentine’s humour on the day of love, for all of the lovers, in love, in The Bahamas.
Water strike to go ahead
MEMBERS of the Bahamas Utilities Services and Allied Workers Union (BUSAWU) will continue their strike despite being notified by Labour Minister Dion Foulkes that he has referred the matter to the Industrial Tribunal. WSC officials said workers par
Third top cop moved on after forced vacation
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Leamond Deleveaux is now the third senior police officer appointed to a government ministry following his forced vacation leave, with Commissioner of Police Anthony Ferguson directing him to report to the Ministry of
PM predicts jobless rate will fall to 6% by end of 2021
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday predicted the national unemployment rate will drop to six percent or less by the end of 2021. Dr Minnis made the prediction while speaking to reporters about the reactions he received from residents in Abaco
600 jobs expected as Minnis signs heads of agreement for $300m Abaco project
A HEADS of Agreement was officially signed yesterday between the government and Tyrsoz Family Holdings Ltd for a $300 million residential resort and marina in South Abaco, which will allow for the creation of 600 construction jobs on the island. Not
Armed robberies spark increase in police manpower
FOLLOWING a string of recent armed robberies and home invasions in New Providence, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday police officers will be beefing up manpower in an effort to get the matter under control. “We’ve heard of and we recogn
We're close to finalising plans to bury storm victims, says Russell
NATIONAL Emergency Management Agency Director Captain Stephen Russell yesterday said officials are in the process of finalising a plan that would allow them to bury storm victims who are currently being held in a refrigerated trailer.Captain Russell
DPM: Bahamas 'far from' uncontrolled debt spiral
The government is “far from” an uncontrolled debt spiral, the deputy prime minister argued yesterday, while voicing concern that a PLP administration would not remain faithful to fiscal consolidation. K Peter Turnquest told Tribune Business that Bah
Minister hails $300m South Abaco project as 'transformational'
The government “is very mindful of the environmental concerns” surrounding the just-approved $300m South Abaco project, a Cabinet minister said yesterday, hailing it as “transformational”. Dionisio D’Aguilar, pictured , minister of tourism and aviat
Beat OECD/EU to income tax
A former attorney general yesterday urged The Bahamas to implement a “progressive” income tax regime geared to its own needs before one is imposed by the OECD/European Union (EU).Alfred Sears QC told Tribune Business that this nation should view its
'Chicken and egg' on project labour
South Abaco’s MP yesterday said concerns over whether there is sufficient housing for a $300m development’s 600-strong workforce represents “a chicken and egg” situation. James Albury, speaking to Tribune Business following the Heads of Agreement si
Bahamas resident defeats Canadian sanctions of $20m
A Bahamas resident has defeated a Canadian regulator’s bid to impose a $20m-plus sanction on him after the Supreme Court ruled it cannot be enforced in this jurisdiction.Justice Ian Winder, in a January 29, 2020, verdict, ruled that the Ontario Secur
Andros eviction threat for 1,800
RESIDENTS living in structures illegally erected on government land in North Andros have been issued eviction notices, a move that could possibly displace an estimated 1,800 people.
Nygard hit with new US sex lawsuit
PETER Nygard has been accused of raping ten women, including nine Bahamians, in a wide-ranging criminal enterprise that involved intimidating victims and offering them hush money for over more than a decade.
Ankle injury forces Ayton to withdraw from Rising Stars on All-Star weekend
A NAGGING ankle injury will keep Deandre Ayton sidelined during NBA All-Star weekend and forced his withdrawal from the 2020 NBA Rising Stars Game. The Phoenix Suns centre will be replaced by Nicolo Melli of the New Orleans Pelicans in the game, to
Team Bahamas set for inaugural Interscholastic Equestrian Invitational in Georgia on Saturday
EQUESTRIAN Bahamas is all set to record another historic milestone in Bahamian sport when it fields its first team to an international event this weekend. Peyton Wong, Elle O’Brien, Mila Sands, Maya Tilberg and Nicholas Astwood are expected to compe
