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ALICIA WALLACE: Throwing money at a problem doesn’t mean it’s going to go away

Last week, it was reported a woman was sleeping in a car with her children, including an infant. She was asked to leave her previous apartment after being allowed to live there rent-free for several months. She expressed concern about her children’s education, noting her daughter had fallen behind over the past year. She noted there were other people in the same situation, forced on to the streets.

Oil opponents stoke fears for 122k jobs

Environmental activists yesterday warned the Prime Minister more than 122,000 Bahamian jobs could be in jeopardy if imminent oil exploration activities result in any accidental spills or pollution.

Avoid 'creative destruction' for $1bn GDP expansion

The Bahamas could increase its annual GDP by up to $1 billion if it avoids becoming a “victim of creative destruction”, a well-known economic commentator argued yesterday. Dr Johnathan Rodgers warned Bahamians and the private sector not to “bury your

Web shop industry: 2,000 jobs will be lost due to tax hikes

The web shop industry yesterday warned that 2,000 jobs will be lost, and 75 per cent of its locations will close, if the Government follows through with aggressive triple-digit tax hikes.

POLICE ADVICE: Wherever you work, think safety first

Accidents can be prevented by keeping workplace safety tips in mind on the job. No matter what industry you work in, applying safety tips can prevent accidents.

TOUGH CALL: The immigration question

THE recent controversy over Immigration policy is clear evidence of the inability of Bahamian governments to rationally tackle the core issues that hold our economy back.

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Immigration policy

THE recent controversy over Immigration policy is clear evidence of the inability of Bahamian governments to rationally tackle the core issues that hold our economy back.

$6bn project's PM meeting postponed until September 23

The developers behind a $6 billion project have been forced into a fortnight’s postponement of a key meeting with Prime Minister Perry Christie, but remain “highly confident” they can “put everything on the table” to satisfy the Government.

A COMIC'S VIEW: In defence of a curfew

THIS week we found out that a curfew is the answer to our all of our prayers.

The Tribune’s predictions for Baha Mar’s future

YESTERDAY, Mr Justice Ian Winder granted a three-week extension to government’s winding up petition to settle the future of Baha Mar, the much anticipated resort that closed before it could open.

Contractors seek Gov’t Baha Mar ‘intervention’

The Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday urged the Government to intervene on behalf of local companies who are owed millions of dollars for work on the Baha Mar project, describing it as “a major issue” with significant economic and social repercussions.

Let’s go to Delaware and avoid conflict of interest

CONFLICT of interest … in such a small country with so many Bahamians mixed up in each others businesses, conflict of interest will always be the out-sized elephant in the room.

Politicians and the tongue

We are used to the lies that politicians feed us every election period. We are used to the endless promises of jobs and opportunities. You would have to be a fool to believe anything that these politicians promise.

$60m Hilton sale 'win-win for all'

The British Colonial Hilton was sold for a sum “in the ball park of $60 million”, Tribune Business was told, as its outgoing chairman described the deal as “a win-win for everyone”.

What is the long-term impact of our 'nowness'?

DO WE ever think to teach the importance of good decision making and the impact a bad decision could have on the rest of our lives?

INSIGHT: Prime Minister 'delusional' over crime, pre-election issues

The Prime Minister sees crime as the key issue that will decide the next election. However, one observer believes the Christie administration has fallen down on a number of promises, not just crime reduction. Tribune news editor Taneka Thompson explores the issue.

INSIGHT: Jeers, not cheers, for four years of the PLP

Bradley Roberts says his party has made “incredible progress” since winning power in 2012. Malcolm J Strachan begs to differ

$225m World Mart principals 'very encouraged' over Chinese meetings

ONCE of the principals behind the proposed $225 million trade market proposed for Freeport yesterday told Tribune Business they were "very encouraged" by the outcome of meetings with China-based strategic partners, and hoped to engage the new PLP government over a Heads of Agreement for the project shortly.

Foreign workers 'manipulating system'; cost Gov't thousands

The Government is losing thousands of dollars in fee income because foreign construction workers and their sponsors "have figured out how to manipulate the system", the Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) chief said yesterday.

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