Driver's licence woes could last four weeks
Technology “glitches” and a surge in applications were yesterday blamed for the driver’s licence “backlog” that some sources yesterday suggested could last for another four weeks. Antoinette Thompson, permanent secretary at the Ministry of Transport
Payment provider targets 50% of mobile consumers
A Bahamian digital payments provider yesterday said it is aiming to sign up 2,000 merchants and half the country’s mobile phone users when it goes “fully live” before year-end 2019.Keith Davies, Kanoo’s chairman and chief executive, told Tribune Busi
Dorian to drive national debt to near $9bn
The Ministry of Finance’s top official last night said Hurricane Dorian had reinforced “why fiscal discipline is so important” even though it is set to drive the national debt to almost $9bn. Marlon Johnson, the acting financial secretary, told Trib
Dorian debris clear needs big 'ramp up'
Abaco’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday called for post-Dorian debris removal to be “ramped up significantly” given the huge obstacle it presents to the island’s reconstruction. Ken Hutton, pictured , told Tribune Business that the authoriti
Ease committee: Prioritise registrar general upgrades
The government’s ease of doing business committee yesterday warned The Bahamas will see minimal improvement in property registration until reforming the Registrar General’s Department becomes “a priority”.
Jury rules Carla was ‘murdered’
THE mysterious hanging of a 25-year-old South African woman at the Atlantis resort last year was a homicide, a jury found yesterday.
Do it again and Ingraham would fire Speaker’s a**
THE behaviour of House Speaker Halson Moultrie was unprecedented and overboard, according to a former deputy prime minister and a former long-time parliamentary clerk.
Teachers’ fury over pay cut
THE Ministry of Education has cut the salaries of approximately 75 teachers from CH Reeves Junior High School and Carlton Francis Primary School, according to Bahamas Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson.
Sugary drinks ban for all schools
A SUGARY drinks ban at government healthcare facilities and public schools will come into effect on December 1, according to Health Minister Dr Duane Sands. “People are killing themselves,” Dr Sands said bluntly of the rationale behind the ban yesterday.
Smithsonian to help recover damaged artefacts
THE Bahamas has linked up with the Smithsonian Institute to rescue and recover items of cultural importance on Abaco and Grand Bahama after Hurricane Dorian.
Judge orders new NIB strike vote to be held
A NEW strike vote will be held by National Insurance Board workers tomorrow after a Supreme Court judge yesterday overturned Director of Labour John Pinder’s decision to invalidate a previous vote.
BFN ready to bake 13,000 meals a week
THE Bahamas Feeding Network (BFN) are preparing and distributing over 13,000 meals a week to help those affected by Hurricane Dorian. Phillip Smith, BFN executive director, told reporters on the sidelines of a Royal Caribbean tour yesterday that usually the BFN would cook and distribute about 5,500 hot meals a week.
Cruise industry gives little return
A summer of new foreign direct investment and local investments since July 2017 shows this has been dominated by the cruise industry, a sector which gives very little return as average cruise passenger spend in $70.
Minimum wage is a no-brainer
Speaking as an employer, the minimum wage is a no-brainer. If you get more funds in the pockets of working people it not only enriches their lives, it boost the economy. Working people spend their money with the local economy thus generating revenue for the country/Treasury.
Potter's Cay has much to offer
I was privileged to host my radio talk show Express Yourself (Global Radio 99.5 FM) at Potter’s Cay Dock a few days ago.
Guo, Texas Longhorns win the White Sands Invitational
A RECORD-setting day for the Texas Longhorns as freshman sensation Sophie Guo led her team to the championship title on the final day of the White Sands Invitational.
Committee donates $75,000 to Red Cross for Dorian relief
THE Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl committee and its stakeholders continue to foster a mutually beneficial relationship between the event and its host country.
Jones rejoins powerhouse in Russia
JONQUEL Jones rejoined Russian Premier League powerhouse UMMC Ekaterinburg this WNBA offseason as the team looks to repeat as EuroLeague champions.
Higgs and Longhorns win exhibition 83-73
LASHANN Higgs was back on the court in her first official game as a Texas Longhorn in almost a year, and picked up where she left off as one of the team’s leaders as a fifth year senior.
Should Christians let their kids celebrate Halloween?
Tonight is All Hallows’ Eve – more commonly known as Halloween – and thousands of Bahamians will be taking their kids trick or treating and attending costume parties dressed up as their favourite superheroes, celebrities or storybook characters.
