Bran backs privatisation for Junkanoo Carnival
The Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) leader yesterday said the original postponement of this year’s Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival does not send a good message to international observers, as he backed the event’s privatisation.
Correction
Tribune Business used the wrong photo to accompany an article published on Wednesday, April 5, entitled ‘Ex-Minister’s evidence key to Dingman victory’.
Ex-Minister’s evidence key to Dingman victory
A former Bahamian Cabinet Minister’s legal evidence was key to a New York court’s dismissal of fraud allegations against Jamie Dingman over the failure of his Nassau restaurant empire.
NHI doctor contract ‘cook book medicine’
The National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme’s draft contract with doctors was yesterday branded “cook book medicine” that is incompatible with modern medical practices.
Bahamas ‘can’t have it both ways’ over Junkanoo Carnival
Bahamians “can’t have it both ways” over Junkanoo Carnival, a senior Chamber executive yesterday arguing that there was an element of “hypocrisy” to the outcry over its postponement.
‘Bad bank loans’ drop below $1bn
Commercial bank loan arrears fell below the $1 billion mark for the first time in years at end-February 2017, with ‘bad’ credit having declined by almost $200 million over the previous 12 months.
Carnival bands to help ‘salvage’ Bahamas’ image
Junkanoo Carnival band owners yesterday said they will set aside any “ill feelings” over this year’s postponement to help “salvage” the Bahamas’ image, despite admitting they had collectively lost “millions” due to the last-minute move.
SUPERGREEN SOLUTIONS: Set the Nightscape with solar lighting
Nightscaping is the design of outdoor accent lighting to enhance your property’s beauty at night.
BAMSI producing $2m worth of food
A Cabinet Minister yesterday revealed that the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) is currently producing less than $2 million worth of food,and cannot kepe up with demand for local produce.
FNM deputy slams ‘late again’ decision on Carnival delay
The FNM’s deputy leader, while backing postponement of this year’s Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival, yesterday slammed a “late again” decision that has adversely impacted businesses and potential visitors.
‘Dock tax’ crackdown on gated communities
The Port Department yesterday confirmed it is cracking down on fees owed by private/residential dock owners in New Providence’s gated communities, and issuing warnings of site visits to inspect “unregistered” facilities.
Farming chair: ‘I feel like throwing in towel’
The chairman of the newly-formed Farmers United Association (FUA) yesterday said he “feels like throwing in the towel” on agriculture, accusing the Government of neglecting the sector by focusing solely on BAMSI.
D’Aguilar: ‘Where has the $3bn gone?’
The Government has little to show for $3 billion of borrowing and increased tax revenues, an FNM candidate charged yesterday, describing as “egregious” its persistent failure to hit fiscal targets.
Next Govt urged: Break ‘constant borrowing mindset’
The Chamber of Commerce’s chairman yesterday urged the next Government to “break the mindset of constant borrowing” and enable the Bahamas to finally get a grip on its recurring fiscal deficits.
Labour reforms get ‘far greater balance’
The private sector was able to achieve “far greater balance” on the labour law reforms passed by the Senate yesterday, the Chamber’s chairman saying “all parties” had accepted its cost-related concerns.
