Legislation will help BPL secure funds
THE Electricity Amendment Bill 2018 was passed yesterday in the House of Assembly through which Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) will be better able to secure vital funding.In addressing the new bill Works Minister Desmond Bannister told MPs: “In order
WNBA insiders project another standout season for Jones
SHE has yet to make a preseason appearance, but WNBA Insiders still consider Jonquel Jones one of the top players in the league and project her to have another standout season. WNBA.com posed questions to the league’s general managers to learn what
Augustin-Fairellsigns up with topleague in France
ONE senior men’s national team member has progressed to the top league in France as his new club looks to bolster its roster for a playoff push.Jonathan Augustin-Fairell signed with JDA Dijon of LNB French Pro A as the league’s playoffs continue this
BODYBUILDING RESULTS
RESULTS of the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation’s 45th Annual Novice and Open Bodybuilding Championships, held at the Melia resort on Saturday night:
Fiscal Responsibility: 'More teeth' needed
The Fiscal Responsibility Bill needs “more teeth” against governments that consistently breach its targets, an anti-corruption watchdog argued yesterday.Lemarque Campbell, of Citizens for a Better Bahamas, the local Transparency International represe
Atlantis enjoys 'strongest Q1 in many years'
Atlantis has enjoyed “one of the strongest first quarters in many years”, its top executive revealing that business is “well ahead” of 2017 numbers.Audrey Oswell, pictured, the Paradise Island resort’s president and managing director, told Tribune Bu
Bannister: No ‘forced’ terminations to happen through BPL agreement
There will be no forced terminations in Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) upcoming right-sizing exercise after a deal was reached with its two trade unions, it was revealed yesterday.
Bahamas to 'harmonise' IBCs, domestic entities
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday expressed “100 per cent” confidence that The Bahamas will meet Europe’s year-end target, as it prepares to “harmonise” IBCs and domestic companies.K P Turnquest, pictured, told Tribune Business that “work is still
IMF: Worker notice below world average
A trade union leader yesterday hailed the IMF for confirming that the two-week notice period for terminated Bahamian workers is below international standards.Obie Ferguson, the Trades Union Congress’s (TUC) president, told Tribune Business that the I
Hilton executive goes to Barbados
The British Colonial Hilton yesterday announced the temporary assignment of a senior executive as interim general manager for its sister property, Hilton Barbados Resort.Lynne OP Johnson will be is overseeing the Barbados resort’s operation for a th
Chamber to host Trade Seminar
The Chamber of Commerce will host its inaugural Trade Seminar and Expo event at the Melia Nassau Beach Resort on Wednesday, May 30.The event will offer advice, information, education and instructions to Bahamian manufacturers, producers and exporters
Banks told: 'Be sympathetic' over expired work permits
A Cabinet Minister yesterday urged banks to be more “sympathetic” and continue transacting business with persons whose work permits have expired.Brent Symonette, minister of financial services, trade and industry and Immigration, during his contribut
Aliv assists electronic data protection talks
Aliv yesterday detailed ways Bahamians can protect their electronic data as it participated in a roundtable discussion hosted by the Data Protection Commissioner’s office.Dwayne Davis, Aliv’s chief solutions architect, presented on topics including i
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Smith: Bethel wrong on illegal Oban deal
THE Oban Energies Heads of Agreement is “illegal,” attorney Fred Smith said yesterday. His comment followed Education Minister Jeffrey Lloyd’s admission that the Minnis administration did not follow the law with the HOA was contradicted by Attorney
CULTURE CLASH: We need to take time for ourselves
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Pedestrian killed, another injured as vehicle hits them on highway
A male pedestrian died and another hospitalised with severe injuries after they were hit by a vehicle travelling on the Warren J Levarity Highway late on Monday evening.According to reports, a group of men were walking along the highway when a grey-c
Deadline 'gives shanty town residents time to move'
TRANSPORT and Local Government Minister Frankie Campbell said the July 31, 2018, deadline for the eviction of shanty town residents gives ample time for those in the community to find alternative housing. Noting the substandard conditions in these c
Man gunned down in drive-by shooting
A MAN became the 32nd murder victim of the year, according to The Tribune’s records, when he was killed off Robinson Road Monday night.In a press statement, police said: “According to reports, shortly after 10pm a group of men were standing in front
Fiscal targets 'blown' without disaster plan
A Hurricane Matthew-type event could wipe out the IMF’s proposed national disaster fund and forever blow The Bahamas off its Fiscal Responsibility targets, a top insurer warned yesterday.Emmanuel Komolafe, pictured, the Bahamas Insurance Association’
