The real impact of Rosewood Exuma - an economist’s view
As keen observers of the economic activities of the country, we tend to pay special attention to developing trends, carefully analyse stated economic opportunities and seek to understand potential longer term economic ramifications of whatever is being discussed or assessed. Often some of the conversations around developments are abstract and narrowly focused without ultimately taking into consideration the need for new means of scaling for economic growth and the impacts thereof on the lives of the people from a financial, social and standard of living perspective. Beyond the immediacy of jobs and revenue there should always be an overarching question as to whether the decisions being taken are advancing the growth potential of the country. The development of the Bahamian economy demands consistent holistic consideration of the pros and cons at play and an intellectually honest and balanced assessment of the tradeoffs necessary to achieve those ends.
Man accused of sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl, granted bail
A 36-year-old man was granted bail after he was accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl earlier this month.
Glover-Rolle ‘disappointed but not surprised’ by union chief’s remarks
LABOUR Minister Pia Glover Rolle expressed disappointment over recent comments made by Trade Union Congress (TUC) president Obie Ferguson regarding current labour relations.
Straw vendor complaints falling ‘on deaf ears’
AFTER more than a year of straw vendors urging the government to implement a system that would improve their chances of making a profit, Straw Businesspersons Society president Rebecca Small says their requests continue to fall on “deaf ears”.
‘AG does not get to cherry pick’ US court findings on CCA
FREE National Movement (FNM) chairman Dr Duane Sands criticised Attorney General Ryan Pinder’s defence of the Bahamian government in light of a New York Supreme Court ruling that awarded $1.6 billion in damages to Baha Mar’s original developer, Sarkis Izmirlian.
‘Unreliable electricity driving away tourists’
FRUSTRATED residents of Guana Cay, Abaco, say unreliable electricity is driving away tourists and lowering their quality of life.
PM: Ongoing union disputes are very simple matters
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has downplayed ongoing union disputes, describing them as “minor” and suggesting they could be resolved through dialogue at the negotiating table.
Cousin claims Gibson posing a threat to her safety
LONG Island MP Adrian Gibson, who is on trial for allegedly failing to disclose personal interests in Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) contracts, was accused by his cousin, Rashae Gibson, of posing a threat to her safety.
Frustration and grief as two men killed and three bystanders injured
TWO suspects were taken into custody as police investigated a Saturday morning shooting at a barber shop on Bernard Road that left two men dead and three others injured, including a seven-year-old boy.
Teen motorcyclist dies in three-vehicle collision
A 19-year-old motorcyclist succumbed to his injuries in hospital following a three-vehicle early Saturday morning.
‘Daughter may never walk again after being beaten in the street’
THE mother of a woman brutally attacked by an unknown man last week fears her daughter may never walk again after both of her legs were broken by the vicious assault.
Two women sexually assaulted in GB in separate attacks
Police are investigating two separate incidents of sexual assault in Grand Bahama, with one resulting in an arrest yesterday.
Shortage of customs officer due to ‘poor management’ not strike
A TEMPORARY shortage of customs officers at Lynden Pindling International Airport on Friday caused an empty customs desk and sparked concerns of potential industrial action.
Shortage of customs officer due to ‘poor management’ not strike
A TEMPORARY shortage of customs officers at Lynden Pindling International Airport on Friday caused an empty customs desk and sparked concerns of potential industrial action.
Munroe dismisses Opposition’s call for Commission of Inquiry
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe dismissed the opposition’s continued demand for a Commission of Inquiry, insisting that the government’s proposed Independent Commission of Investigation Bill 2024 will offer a permanent, proactive approach to addressing corruption concerns.
