Minister’s ‘close eye’ on cruise line islands
THE Minister of Tourism has pledged to “keep a very close eye” on the cruise lines to prevent their multi-million dollar private island investments sucking economic benefits away from Nassau.
Tourism pledges ‘proactive reply’ to new US crime alert
THE Minister of Tourism has ordered his officials “to become a lot more proactive” in addressing US safety concerns, after the Bahamas was subjected to another ‘crime alert’.
Water Corp owed supplier $9m bill
THE Water & Sewerage Corporation owed $9 million to its BISX-listed water supplier at year-end 2017, after reducing volumes purchased from it by 13.2 per cent.
ISLAND INSIGHTS: Time to make Grand Bahama great again
BACK in the late 1980s, Freeport was once known as the ‘magic city’.
Unions fear for workers in WTO
TRADE unions are concerned there is no strategic plan to prepare the Bahamian workforce for World Trade Organisation (WTO) membership, describing this as a “major deficiency”.
Balance required on WTO accession talks
THE Bahamas’ World Trade Organisation (WTO) accession strategy must balance the needs of different industries to minimise any negative impact, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce’s (BCCEC) chief executive said.
Minister's 'close eye' on cruise line islands
THE Minister of Tourism has pledged to “keep a very close eye” on the cruise lines to prevent their multi-million dollar private island investments sucking economic benefits away from Nassau.Dionisio D’Aguilar admitted to Tribune Business that the $2
Unions fear for workers in WTO
TRADE unions are concerned there is no strategic plan to prepare the Bahamian workforce for World Trade Organisation (WTO) membership, describing this as a “major deficiency”.Obie Ferguson, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) president, told Tribune Busi
Tourism pledges 'proactive reply' to new US crime alert
THE Minister of Tourism has ordered his officials “to become a lot more proactive” in addressing US safety concerns, after the Bahamas was subjected to another ‘crime alert’.Dionisio D’Aguilar told Tribune Business he felt the Government had “failed
Time to make Grand Bahama great again
BACK in the late 1980s, Freeport was once known as the ‘magic city’. Most people tend to remember it, and the rest of Grand Bahama, for what it once was: A lively, booming and diverse island where celebrities and Bahamians could both share the same s
'Why so jittery on income tax'?
Bahamian businesses need “a friend in government” if they are to successfully compete post-WTO accession, with one entrepreneur arguing: “What does it matter if we have income tax?”Peter Bates, The Sign Man’s principal, told Tribune Business he could
Balance required on WTO accession talks
THE Bahamas’ World Trade Organisation (WTO) accession strategy must balance the needs of different industries to minimise any negative impact, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce’s (BCCEC) chief executive said.Edison Sumner, addressing a breakfast at the
One dead, two injured after shooting off Cordeaux Avenue
One man is dead and two others are injured after a shooting off Cordeaux Avenue on Friday night.
03162018 EDITION
Friday, 15th March, 2018.
Members of BPSU executive team seek vote of no confidence in president
A SHOWDOWN is brewing at the Bahamas Public Services Union that has put the job of President Kimsley Ferguson under threat.
Activist slams Royal Caribbean's $200m Coco Cay plans
LOCAL activists have expressed disgust at Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s planned $200 million overhaul of Coco Cay, its private island in the Berry Islands.
Man jailed for drug possession makes plea for wife's acquittal
A 46-year-old man sentenced to a year in prison on Friday for drug possession made a passionate plea to the deputy chief magistrate and the Crown to have his wife of less than 90 days acquitted of the crime.
WSC Management Union 'clarifies statements' about low morale
THE WATER and Sewerage Management Union yesterday denied the characterization of low staff morale at the corporation and expressed support for the government’s mandate and its executive management.
Deandre Ayton to enter 2018 NBA draft in June
AFTER much speculation, Bahamian Deandre Ayton has made it official with a “one-and-done” college decision to enter the 2018 National Basketball Association draft in June.
