‘How many more must’ die’ before we reform?
A marine group yesterday said its plan to overhaul watercraft regulation will save lives, generate millions for the government and deter crime, its president asking: “How many more have to die?”
Bahamas enjoys ten to 13% stopover bookings ‘shift’
The Bahamas is enjoying a last-minute “ten to 13 percent shift” in stopover bookings as tourists leave it late to decide whether to visit this nation, a Cabinet minister revealed yesterday.
‘Proof in the pudding’ on $1.5bn Dorian donations
Abaco’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday voiced optimism that $1.5bn in Hurricane Dorian relief pledges will “come to fruition”, but warned: “The proof of the pudding is in the eating.”
Unions ask CIBC buyer: ‘What will the casualties be?’
Trade union leaders yesterday demanded to know “what the casualties are going to look like” as a result of CIBC selling 66.73 percent majority control of FirstCaribbean to a Colombian banking group.
Bishop calls for ‘public outcry’ on Carnival pollution
A prominent Bahamian pastor yesterday said there should be “a public outcry” by the Bahamian people over the latest revelations about Carnival Cruise Lines’ pollution of this nation’s waters.
Retailer fears on ‘holding the bag’
Bahamian retailers fear losing hundreds of thousands of dollars in plastic bags they cannot sell when the full ban takes effect on June 30, with one admitting: “I miscalculated, and I’m sure others did.”
$1.5bn Dorian pledges to ease govts burden
The deputy prime minister is voicing optimism that the outcome of yesterday’s Dorian pledging conference will reduce the government’s financial strain and enable fiscal consolidation to restart “quicker”.
Govt explores ‘no build’ zones
The government is exploring the creation of “no-build zones” in The Bahamas, a senior Ministry of Works official said yesterday, with Hurricane Dorian’s devastation amplified by construction “shortcuts”.
Bahamas uses 78% of Dorian relief donations
The government’s Disaster Reconstruction Authority has deployed 78 percent of the $9m in pledges received to-date, its presiding minister said yesterday.
Carnival caught polluting again
The government was yesterday challenged to bare its environmental teeth and hit Carnival Cruise Lines with the maximum $30m fine after more pollution incidents in Bahamian waters were exposed.
Land rights fears on Dorian rebuild
Specialists have warned that post-Dorian restoration could be undermined by the inability of land holders to prove their ownership and/or properly re-establish the true boundaries of their property.
‘Can’t imagine us going near’ $350 minimum wage
Private sector executives are hoping the National Tripartite Council “never goes near” the trade unions’ desired 67 percent minimum wage increase when it examines the issue in early February.
Minister ‘shocked’ at NAD outlook cut
A Cabinet minister is “a little shocked” that a top rating agency slashed its Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) outlook to “negative” despite the premier gateway enjoying a “record” 2019.
Commission defends itself on failed broker
The Securities Commission has defended its handling of a collapsed investment adviser by saying it took “appropriate regulatory steps” while arguing that client assets are safe.
Landowners could face proof issues
Specialists have warned that post-Dorian restoration could be undermined by the inability of land holders to prove their ownership and/or properly re-establish the true boundaries of their property.
