KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF: Sir Frankie dealt blow over land ownership - but locals lose out too
Sir Franklyn Wilson, pictured, yesterday pledged that the Privy Council’s rejection of his development company’s claim to 2,086 acres “in no way changes our plans and commitment” to South Eleuthera.
Chips are down for Atlantis over $60k casino loss
A 29-year Atlantis veteran has recovered his termination pay after the Court of Appeal determined he was not guilty of “gross negligence” over the loss of $60,000 in casino chips.Acting appeal justice Sir Michael Barnett, in a unanimous verdict, rule
Crawfish season 'turning out to be the worst ever'
BAHAMIAN fishermen remain “extremely concerned” over potential clashes with Dominican poachers, while lamenting that the crawfish season to-date is “turning out to be the worst season ever”.Keith Carroll, the Bahamas Commercial Fishers Alliance’s (BC
PM's Disney project justification 'scary'
Previous development plans for Lighthouse Point are “not the right measuring stick to determine” if Disney’s project should be approved, the Bahamas National Trust’s (BNT) chief believes.Eric Carey, its executive director, told Tribune Business that
Senior accountant to gain lifetime award
Senior accountant, Philip Stubbs, pictured, will be presented with the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award at the financial services industry’s upcoming November 2 honours ceremony.This award recognises individuals who have reached the pinnacle of their
Bahamas takes STEPs for a strong presence
Almost 30 Bahamian delegates attended the annual Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Latin America conference, which was held in Mexico City from October 4-5.STEP is the global professional association for specialists in family inheritan
Labour chief eyes work permits cap
The Government’s top labour official yesterday said it is examining whether to cap the number of work permits that can be issued to any one person as part of a strategy to crack down on abuses.John Pinder, pictured, director of labour, said his depar
Disney rival mulling Judicial Review suit
Disney’s Lighthouse Point rival says it may mount a Judicial Review-style legal challenge over the lack of proper consultation should the Government approve the cruise line’s $400m project.Shaun Ingraham, the One Eleuthera Foundation’s (OEF) chief ex
Sunwing deal 'madness' put all costs on taxpayer
Sunwing’s financial demands were yesterday branded “madness” by a Cabinet minister, who accused it of failing to deliver and forcing all costs on to the Bahamian taxpayer.Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, told Tribune Business tha
'Significant' Bahamian cruise port ownership
The Government is seeking “significant Bahamian ownership” in Nassau’s new cruise port operator, which will have “a 25-year concession” to manage, develop and maintain the facility.Bidders have until Friday, December 7, to submit their offers after t
Disney rival's impact 'like night and day'
Disney’s Lighthouse Point rival says the difference between their respective projects’ economic impact is “like night and day”, despite push back from the cruise line’s supporters.Members of the Lighthouse Point Partners consortium told Tribune Busin
Bahamas won't see 'major upturn' over anti-crime regime
Global standard-setters are unlikely to grant The Bahamas “much improvement” despite major efforts to improve its anti-financial crime and terror financing regime, a local regulator has warned.Charles Littrell, the Central Bank’s inspector of banks a
'Tough decisions' ahead over ring fencing cease
The Bahamas has some “tough decisions” to make within the next few months on the financial services industry’s future, a former Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) chairman is arguing.Michael Paton, pictured, a Lennox Paton attorney and partner,
Health Minister to address Exuma's Business Outlook
The Minister of Health will be the keynote speaker at this Thursday’s Exuma Business Outlook conference, which will be held under the theme, Creating a World Class Exuma.Joining Duane Sands, pictured, and Pedro Rolle, the Exuma Chamber of Commerce’s
Bahamas will fight 'discrimination' on financial regulation
THE Bahamas will fight against “discrimination” if higher financial regulatory standards are imposed on it compared to other countries, the Attorney General has vowed.Carl Bethel QC, addressing the Association of International Banks and Trust Compani
