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Still no letter of intent from Baha Mar buyer

THE government has still not received a letter of intent from prospective buyer of Baha Mar, Hong Kong-based Chow Tai Fook Enterprises (CTFE), to operate the casino at the $3.5bn West Bay Street development, according to Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe yesterday.

CONSTRUCTION 'JUST AT THRESHOLD' OF REBOUND

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The construction industry is just at "the threshold of recovery" from the global recession, the Bahamian Contractors Association's (BCA) president telling Tribune Business yesterday that estimates of a 3.5 percent

BTC blasts 'appalling' union leader's claims

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) yesterday branded a trade union leader’s attack on its labour policies as “frankly appalling”, describing them as “irresponsible” and unwarranted.

Baha Mar ‘showed contempt to nation’

BAHA Mar executives have shown “a great degree of disrespect” and “contempt” for the this country after reportedly blindsiding the government on its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing which will without doubt spark a domino effect on the economy, former Deputy Prime Minister Brent Symonette said yesterday.

Gomez silent on Rubis row

DESPITE calls for his resignation and a heightened concern over the wellbeing of people exposed to chemicals from the 2012 Rubis underground gasoline leak in Marathon, Health Minister Dr Perry Gomez refused to answer questions yesterday on his ministry’s response to this crisis.

Call for clarity over cellphone licence

OPPOSITION Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest is calling on the government to clarify details surrounding the set up of the country’s second mobile services provider amid what he believes to be confusion about what will happen to the 51 per cent majority share in the company.

BTC and URCA role in spy row

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Munroe says new prison contract is FNM holdover

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said it was the Minnis administration that initially awarded a no-bid, multi-million dollar contract to Walker’s Industries to build a high-medium security facility at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS).

Countdown to Junkanoo begins as new season is launched

YOUTH, Sports, and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg officially launched the start of the 2022/23 Junkanoo season after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

BTC flagship sees 35-40% sales rise

THE growing demand for smart phones has boosted sales at the Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) Mall at Marathon location by 35-40 per cent year-over-year, its chief executive has told Tribune Business.

FNM 'three weeks from making history'

AN ELECTION win for the FNM would tie the PLP's record since independence, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham pointed out last night.

Torchbearer event kicks off

THE future for the Free National Movement (FNM) was on display last night as the party kicked off its two-night youth convention at the SuperClubs Breezes Resort.

'Miracle Treat Day' to provide hearing aids for children

If you could curate the soundtrack for your perfect day, what would it sound like? The sound of a rooster crowing to signal the start of the day, or perhaps birds chirping to gently lift you from your slumber followed by your favourite old school jam

Roberts defends new role as director of BTC

PLP chairman Bradley Roberts said he sees nothing wrong with his recent appointment as director of the Bahamas Telecommunications Corporation’s board.

Gospel reality show '242 Untapped' to air next year

ALTHOUGH 242 Untapped wrapped up on Sunday, fans will have to wait until next year to find out who won the competition when the reality show airs on television. 

'Let rivals compete with sub-standard BTC service'

A LOCAL businessman yesterday criticised the Bahamas Telecommunications Company for its “sub-standard” service and made an impassioned appeal to the government to hasten its steps to introduce a competitor to the market.

Stronger Bahamas initiative slammed as propaganda

FNM Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest said the new “Stronger Bahamas” government initiative is propaganda, adding yesterday that the Christie administration is “insulting” Bahamians by suggesting in an advertisement for the plan that the country has become safer.

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