DPM: Dorian won't break VAT promise
The government will likely need around $300m in bank and other commercial financing to meet post-Dorian needs, as the deputy prime minister pledged: “We won’t break our VAT promise to the people.” K Peter Turnquest told Tribune Business that the Min
Union merger 'critically urgent' for worker rights
The merger of The Bahamas’ two major trade union bodies is “critically urgent” because workers are losing hard-fought rights and benefits, a leading unionist has told Tribune Business. Obie Ferguson, head of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), said its
Broker fighting commission to close this week
A Bahamian broker/dealer embroiled in a furious legal battle with the Securities Commission yesterday confirmed it will close this week with multiple job losses having already occurred.Guy Gentile, principal of SureTrader and MintBroker International
Minister launches National Sports Month
MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Culture Lanisha Rolle (right) announced the launch of National Sports Month at the ministry’s head office on October 31.
NIB staff - huge vote for strike
NATIONAL Insurance Board (NIB) workers have voted almost unanimously to take strike action.
WSC union $5m claim ends with $15k award
A trade union’s bid to secure nearly $5m in damages from the Water & Sewerage Corporation for violating their industrial agreement has been rejected by a Supreme Court judge.
Defence chief ‘forced out’ after 40 years swears: I’ll never forgive
CAPTAIN Samuel Evans, the recently retired deputy commander of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, says he will never forgive the Minnis administration for the way it treated him before he was led to retire last month.
Wreaths laid to honour those who have served
WREATHS were laid on Friday to honour those who had served The Bahamas in military uniform - including those who had laid down their lives for their country.
Two rescued pooches become BBB mascots
Two dogs rescued after Hurricane Dorian have become mascots of the Bahamian Brewery & Beverage (BBB) Company as it undergoes its own recovery effort.
Nygard ‘contributing to deforestation of planet’
PETER Nygard suffered another legal blow on Friday – as his appeal against contempt was rejected with the judge expressing frustration with the lengthy legal process surrounding his case.
FNM’s youth raise money for victims
THE Torchbearers Youth Association, the youth arm of the Free National Movement, raised $15,000 to help Hurricane Dorian victims, according to TYA leader Carlyle Bethel.
At this rate, we will soon be off the charts
I know I am not allowed to comment on any matter that takes place in court. However, I did read what I would consider a shocking miscarriage of justice – I now understand why last year the World Bank concluded that it was easier to do business in the war-torn West Bank and the Gaza Strip than in the Bahamas.
PM working Abaco and Grand Bahama hard
Does the most Honourable Dr Hubert Minnis see in the aftermath of Dorian plus recently announced development projects - Carnival GB…soon to come Our Lucaya…Disney Eleuthera that his favour on the streets could swing his way from being very negative and is now planning for an Election in 2020 before the summer?
Lafleur 4th overall at Amateur World Cup in Spain
HAVING qualified with her victory at her first pro show for the year in Montreal, Canada in August, Lorraine Lafleur had to settle for a fourth place finish in the women’s physique elite pro category at the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness’ 2019 Amateur World Cup in Tarragona, Spain.
Sunshine Auto Wildcats are All-Star Classic champions
The New Providence Softball Association’s ladies champions Sunshine Auto Wildcats didn’t get to play for another Bahamas Softball Federation National Championship title.
Local standouts shine at Caribbean Tip-Off Classic
IN addition to some of the top prep basketball recruits in the United States, Canada and Finland, the first Caribbean Tip-Off Classic also gave local standouts an opportunity to showcase their skills at home.
NPBA: Triple header rocks AF Adderley
THE calendar flipped to November and to a full six-game slate last weekend in the New Providence Basketball Association with triple headers on both Friday and Saturday night at AF Adderley Gymnasium.
‘Buddy’ Hield, Fox lead Kings to 113-92 rout of the Knicks
NEW YORK (AP) — Buddy Hield scored 22 points, De’Aaron Fox had 24 and the Sacramento Kings routed the New York Knicks 113-92 last night for their second straight victory following a 0-5 start.
Trust fund to help families rebuild
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said undocumented immigrants will be banned from Abaco’s Family Relief Centre.
PM unveils $1.5m farm, fishing relief
The prime minister yesterday said the Government plans to establish a $1.5m loan and grant initiative to help impacted farmers and fishermen recover from Hurricane Dorian. The programme, which is also focused on persons in the boating industry, is t
