Shell HQ relocation gives Gov't big boost
Shell’s plans to relocate its regional headquarters to the Bahamas were yesterday described by a Cabinet Minister as a sign of increased confidence in this nation’s economy and government.Desmond Bannister, minister of works, confirmed to Tribune Bus
Gov't to 'replicate' NP landfill solution across Bahamas
THE Government plans to “replicate” the New Providence landfill solution across the Bahamas, with a Cabinet Minister urging: “We must stop this ‘dumping in the bush’ culture.”Romauld Ferreira, minister of the environment, told Tribune Business that f
Credit Bureau data gather to begin 'year from today'
THE Central Bank’s governor expects the Bahamas’ first-ever Credit Bureau will begin the data collection process “a year from today”, saying: “This really will be a step up for the country.”John Rolle, speaking as the Central Bank launched the formal
Insurer's 'big relief' at no business ease reversal
A TOP insurance executive has hailed the decision not to impose additional regulatory requirements that were “in the opposite direction” to improving the ‘ease of doing business’Patrick Ward, Bahamas First’s chief executive and president, told Tribun
Miller: 'Where are LNG critics now?'
A FORMER Cabinet minister says it is “crying shame” that the Bahamas “missed the boat” on liquefied natural gas (LNG) 15 years ago, questioning: “Where are the critics now?”Leslie Miller, who strongly advocated for LNG during his tenure as minister o
Ben Carson will not be attending event
IN the April 12 issue of The Tribune, it was reported that US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson was slated to be the international keynote speaker at the 2018 CEO Network Global Empowerment Conference. That information came from
Maximising Bimini's potential without losing its core appeal
Island OverviewBIMINI is seven miles of luxury resorts and hotels, native flavour, marina life, and eco-filled adventures. It is the perfect place to be if you are looking to escape the long lines of traffic in New Providence, or get away from trying
PM reaffirms Gov't's private sector support
THE Prime Minister has affirmed to an international audience that the Government and private sector are of one accord in advancing the competitiveness of Bahamian business.Dr Hubert Minnis gave this confirmation at the third CEO Summit of the America
Bahamian app developer targets next month launch
A TECHNOLOGY solutions provider is preparing to launch a Bahamian-targeted home services application (app) next month, as it bids to “infuse technology” into several local industries.Steven Adderley, a Bahamian tech developer residing in Seattle, tol
Men’s 4x400 team win silver
GOLD Coast, Australia: As the athletic competition at the XXI Commonwealth Games came to a close on Saturday night at the Carrara Stadium, the men's 4 x 400 metre relay team of Ojay Ferguson, Teray Smith, Stephen Newbold and Alonzo Russell provided one more reason for the Bahamas to celebrate.
Mackey loses 3-1 in Commonwealth wrestling bout
GOLD Coast, Australia: Rashji Mackey gave it a gallant effort, but he didn't have the stamina to win his men’s freestyle 86kg match against the older and more experienced Kevin Wallen from Jamaica on Saturday at the Carrara Sports Arena 1 at the XXI Commonwealth Games.
Trump: US, allies attacking Syria to stop chemical weapons
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States, France and Britain launched military strikes in Syria to punish President Bashar Assad for a suspected chemical attack against civilians and to deter him from doing it again, President Donald Trump announced Friday. Explosions lit up the skies over Damascus, the Syrian capital, as Trump spoke from the White House.
PM encourages investment in the Bahamas at CEO Summit of the Americas
LIMA, Peru – Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis on Friday assured leading businesspersons and Heads of State from the region that the Bahamas is emerging from the global financial crisis of 2008 and encouraged them to explore investment opportunities in this island nation.
Nurses Union intends to proceed with strike vote
DESPITE filing a formal trade dispute with the Department of Labour, the Bahamas Nurses Union (BNU) intends to proceed with holding a strike vote.
Woman accused of manslaughter granted bail
THE ACTING Chief Justice has granted bail to a 40-year-old woman accused of manslaughter after allegedly setting fire to her one-year-old daughter last year.
Govt 'attacking unhealthy lifestyles, not corned beef'
The government is not attacking corned beef, but rather unhealthy lifestyles, said Acting Prime Minister Peter K Turnquest at the opening of the 2018 Agri-Business Expo on Friday.
Schizophrenic man jailed without charge faces wait for release decision
A 42-year-old schizophrenic man jailed for nearly four years without charge will have to wait until Wednesday to learn if he will be released from prison.
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Roadworks suspended on Eastern Road due to utility accident
The public is advised that road paving works on the Eastern Road have been suspended due to a utility accident.
