Davis calls for fair treatment at Straw Market
AS some straw vendors railed against “terrible” treatment from the government, Progressive Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis said the Minnis administration should be more sensitive to the challenges the sellers face.Mr Davis along with party
'No surprise' at PM's visa silence
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ silence over the FBI’s probe into an alleged visa scam in the country is not surprising as he castigated the government for its late response to the
Inmate still on loose from boys centre
ONE inmate of the Simpson Penn Centre for Boys, who escaped in August, still remains at large while three boys who ran away from the facility last month have been returned. Social Services Minister Frankie Campbell told The Tribune yesterday the oth
Thomas traded to Pirates in the minor league
TAHNAJ Thomas will be on the move next season with a new organisation in the minor leagues.Thomas was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates from the Cleveland Indians alongside Erik Gonzalez and Dante Mendoza in exchange for Jordan Luplow and Max Moroff.L
Which high school will take home national volleyball title?
THE official list of participants has been released as 20 teams are set to vie for the title of high school volleyball national champions this weekend. Corporate sponsor JS Johnson Insurance Agents and Brokers Ltd will join the Ministries of Youth S
'Best of the Best Regatta' to make leap for sport of sailing
THE 3rd annual Best of the Best Regatta is scheduled for December 6-9 at Montagu foreshore. Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources Michael Pintard made the announcement during a press conference held at the ministry’s headquarters on November 7
'Way too early to celebrate' BOB's 199% profits rise
A prominent Bank of The Bahamas (BOB) shareholder yesterday warned it was “way too early to celebrate” its 199 percent first quarter profits increase as multiple concerns remain. Darron Cash, pictured, the former Free National Movement (FNM) chairman
Top official: Shoddy accounting justifies new licence regime
THE Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday defended the new business licence regulations on the basis that too many companies’ financial statements “do not stand up to scrutiny”.Marlon Johnson, pictured, the financial secretary, said this was t
Top official confident of business licence 'happy medium'
The Ministry of Finance’s top official was yesterday “fairly confident” that the new business licence regulations can be adjusted to achieve the Government’s goals without being “onerous” for business.Marlon Johnson, speaking to Tribune Business afte
Bahamas' WTO membership is 'no fait accompli'
THE Government’s chief World Trade Organisation (WTO) negotiator yesterday said The Bahamas’ accession was no “fait accompli”, telling accountants: “I’m not tied to any outcome.”Zhivargo Laing, the former Cabinet Minister, told attendees at the Baham
BTC union in trade dispute
The trade union representing Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) line staff yesterday filed a dispute over the company’s alleged failure to enter “good faith” talks on a new industrial deal. The Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union (
Govt targets Immigration revamp for tech hub boost
The Government is reviewing draft legislation for a visa product aimed at attracting the highly-skilled workers and companies it needs to realise its Grand Bahama technology hub ambitions.The prime minister, opening the second Grand Bahama Technology
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Minnis still promises quarterly briefings 'when time is right'
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday described the work of the news media as “essential”, following persistent allegations that he is anti-press. Dr Minnis said he does not engage with such rumours, adding he will hold his long-promised quarter
20 new officers recruited to immigration unit
IMMIGRATION Minister Brent Symonette yesterday suggested it was difficult to investigate claims of bribery with cash as he encouraged the public to utilise the Department of Immigration’s new corruption unit.
IMAX future so bright PM's gotta wear shades
“IMPRESSED is an understatement” is how Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis described his opinion of Fusion Superplex, the $50m entertainment facility and movie theatre that is projected to have its grand opening on December 14. Ten days ahead of its Nov
Minnis’ prayers for missing pilot’s family
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday extended his prayers to the family of Byron Ferguson, the pilot whose plane crashed into the waters of Nirvana Beach on Thursday night.
Too much hot air delays Frank Smith hearing
FORMER PLP Senator Frank Smith’s bribery and extortion trial had to be relocated yesterday due to a three-week long air conditioning failure at the Magistrate’s Court complex.
FBI briefing over 'visa fraud' sting
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames told reporters yesterday the Federal Bureau of Investigation is expected to fully brief Police Commissioner Anthony Ferguson this week on the findings of its two-year undercover investigation into an alleged visa fraud at its Nassau Embassy.
Victim was trying to escape violence
THE family of the man fatally shot while walking on Watlins Street is reeling after his death, with one relative saying 19-year-old Stantavio Ramsey had recently moved out of a violent area to make something of his life.
