QC: ‘What is Gov’t hiding’ over GB Power buy-out?
AN outspoken QC last night slammed the Government’s bid to strike out his legal challenge to the $35 million GB Power buy-out, and asked: “What do you have to hide?”
Bahamas bids for nine World Travel Awards
THE Bahamas is competing for nine different awards at the upcoming 25th World Travel Awards.This nation is vying with rival destinations for awards in the categories of: Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination; Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination; C
IAN FERGUSON: Ignore worker emotional intelligence at your peril
MUCH emphasis has historically been placed on skills and competencies in the workplace, and the direct correlation they have to productivity and efficiency. Since the 1990s, though, greater emphasis has been placed on the emotional intelligence of em
'Everyday Bahamians' to lobby on natural resources
A FOUNDATION formed by “everyday Bahamians” plans to lobby for legislative changes to ensure Bahamians receive direct economic benefits from the country’s natural resources.The Bahamas Natural Resources Foundation (BNRF), launched in February 2018, h
Harajchi resurfaces to claim mortgage on $20m property
The principal of a defunct Bahamian bank, who claimed to have financed the PLP’s 2002 election win, has been accused of using a sham mortgage “to defeat legitimate creditors”.
EU response 'undercuts' FDI allure
A former attorney general yesterday warned that the Bahamas’ ‘blacklisting’ response “strikes right at the heart” of its decades-long policy to attract foreign direct investment (FDI).Alfred Sears QC told Tribune Business that the Multinational Entit
Shell, New Fortress battle for BPL deal
TWO liquefied natural gas (LNG) giants were yesterday said to be the front-runners for Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) generation contract, which has become “bogged down” in Cabinet.
Minister's $90m fish exports double 'goal'
A CABINET minister yesterday said he had set himself the “goal” of doubling the Bahamas’ annual $90 million fisheries exports.Renward Wells, minister of agriculture and marine resources, said fisheries exports - $70 million of which are spiny lobster
Conch-rete not what it's cracked up to be
USING conch shells in concrete mixes and slabs was exposed as especially “ill-advised” when Hurricane Matthew smashed into North Andros, a storm impact report has revealed.An Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) report on the damages and economic lo
BAMSI using just 22 percent of its land
A CABINET minister yesterday said he is aiming to expand the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute’s (BAMSI) production, with just 22 per cent of available land currently being cultivated.Renward Wells, minister of agriculture and marine r
PLP 'should be the last to speak' on fiscal propriety
THE Deputy Prime Minister last night said the Opposition “should be the last to open their mouths on fiscal propriety” as he hit back at criticisms of the Government’s borrowing.K P Turnquest, pointing to the “massive ramp-up” in the national debt un
Resorts enjoy 'very good' Easter period
MAJOR Nassau/Paradise Island hotels yesterday reported “very good” business over the Easter weekend, with the Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) receiving a “welcomed boost” from CARIFTA games.“All terminals were busy with passengers excited to
Gov't to 'get cracking' on cruise shake-up
The Tourism Minister yesterday pledged to “get cracking” on Prince George Wharf’s overhaul, revealing that cruise ship crew spend more in St Maarten than their passengers do in Nassau.Dionisio D’Aguilar told Tribune Business that “the time has come t
Web shops: No 'red flag' with us
WEB shops yesterday slammed claims they are open to financial abuse and responsible for the Bahamas’ recent ‘blacklisting’, saying: “No one can point to any red flags.”Gershan Major, the Bahamas Gaming Operators Association’s (BGOA) chief executive,
Charge bungle acquits trio of false declaration
A WELL-known businessman and two employees were acquitted of making a false $28,401 US currency declaration because Crown prosecutors failed to charge them with a conspiracy.This meant that allegedly “inconsistent” statements made by James Curling, p
