23 more homes to be demolished
WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister said his ministry spearheaded the demolition of 23 illegal structures in The Farm shanty town in Abaco last week, with some 20 more structures targeted for demolition this week.
‘WE HAD NOTHING TO HIDE FROM UN’: Johnson responds to factfinding visit on immigration issues
FINANCIAL Services, Trade, Industry and Immigration Minister Elsworth Johnson told The Tribune yesterday he welcomed the United Nations’ recent inspectorial visit to The Bahamas as “we have nothing to hide”.
Grand Bahama wary of budget as ‘political’ tool
WHILE Grand Bahamians welcome the significant concessions and benefits announced by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis in his budget communication last week, some see it as a “political” tool to entice voters before the next election.
MP denies claims of discrimination over food aid
INFURIATED by the opposition’s allegations of political discrimination in food assistance on Andros, local MP Carlton Bowleg said there is no truth to the claims.
Moultrie blasts Budget forecasts as ‘illusion’
HOUSE Speaker Halson Moultrie has criticised the revenue projections of the 2021/2022 Budget, calling them an “unrealistic political mirage” and an “illusion”.
HOW WORRIED SHOULD WE BE? Minister admits debt is ‘elephant in the room’ as official says it’s only a temporary concern
FINANCIAL Secretary Marlon Johnson said that although the country’s high deficits and debt are a cause of concern, they are not a cause for alarm, insisting an economic rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic will prevent the need for new taxes.
$290m spent to respond to COVID
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said the government has spent about $290m in direct spending to respond to challenges people and businesses have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, a figure that amounts to 2.5 percent of the country’s GDP.
75 college graduates to be hired in public sector
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said $1.5m has been budgeted for the next fiscal year to hire up to 75 new college graduates aged between 18 and 30 in the public sector.
$100m for hospital upgrades
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said the government will invest $100m in upgrades to the Princess Margaret and Rand Memorial Hospitals as part of a project that will be pursued at an accelerated pace over the next 18 to 24 months.
BUDGET: Debt on course to top $10 billion
GOVERNMENT debt remains on course to top $10 billion by the end of the next fiscal year as the Minnis administration commits to substantial deficit spending to help the country rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic.
PLP: ‘No plan, no big idea and ignores the growing debt crisis’
THE Progressive Liberal Party criticised Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ budget communication yesterday, saying it “lacks credibility” and is “weak on solutions” to address a looming “debt crisis”.
Junkanoo given $2m to help with HQ
TWO million dollars has been allocated for the Junkanoo community in the upcoming fiscal year to support stakeholders in the development of plans for permanent headquarters.
2021/2022 BUDGET: PM announces employment incentive programme
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has announced the upcoming launch of an employment incentive programme that will allow businesses to apply for a VAT tax credit to cover the salaries of up to ten new employees brought onto their payroll as of July 1.
Curfew tightens on Family Islands
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced yesterday the daily curfew in Andros, the Berry Islands and Cat Island will be 8pm to 5am starting today out of concern for the COVID-19 situation on those islands.
Committee to hear Davis’ Deputy Speaker complaint
THE House of Assembly passed a motion yesterday to send to the Committee of Privilege Progressive Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis’ complaint that Deputy Speaker Don Saunders breached his privilege when he ordered the Sergeant at Arms to remove him from the chamber last week.
