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Crystal Palace set for demolition on Monday

Baha Mar’s owner and its contractor yesterday said they had received the necessary government approvals to demolish the former Crystal Palace resort and casino this coming Monday.A statement from Perfect Luck (No 2) Ltd, which is now owned by Hong Ko

Union chief slams Govt over Sandals ‘deception’

A trade union leader yesterday slammed the Christie administration for what he described as its “deception” towards workers, after the Attorney General had directed that the criminal case against Sandals Royal Bahamian and its top executives be discontinued.

Ex-City Markets workers 'losing faith' in courts

Former employees of the now-defunct City Market supermarket chain have “lost faith” in the legal system, a spokesman for the group said yesterday, telling Tribune Business that 80 per cent had still “not received a dime”.

Police investigating alleged BEC sabotage

THE CENTRAL Detective Unit has taken over the investigation into the alleged sabotage at BEC’s Clifton Pier Plant Sunday night, BEC Chairman Leslie Miller said yesterday.

Concerns over Baha Mar's 'master leasor' deal with John Bull

Rival Bay Street retailers have expressed concern that the John Bull Group of Companies will be acting as the master leasor of all retail space at the $2.6 billion Baha Mar project.

‘We must come together to stop crime’ says businessman

A BUSINESSMAN called for greater community involvement in the anti-crime fight after a joint operation with the police led to the recovery of more than $5,000 worth of stolen goods.

Lawyer is accused of causing harm

HUMAN rights lawyer Fred Smith, QC, plans to sue the government for defamation after he was charged by authorities with causing harm to another man.

Baha Mar demanding $337k from Breezes

Baha Mar is demanding that the Supreme Court order SuperClubs Breezes to pay it more than $337,000 in alleged past-due rent and wastewater treatment expenses, plus compensate it for expenses associated with environmental clean-up.

Melia's Bahamian farm ties paying dividends

The Melia Nassau Beach Resort’s decision to create links with local farmers is getting strong reviews.

S&P: Baha Mar to prevent any outlook upgrade

Standard & Poor’s (S&P) says the delayed Baha Mar opening has eliminated any chance that it will raise its ‘negative’ outlook on the Bahamas, as it prepares to “revise downwards” growth estimates for this nation.

Cyber security experts: BTC network vulnerable

Bahamas-based cyber security experts yesterday argued that the Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) outdated network equipment left it vulnerable to penetration by malign actors.

BTC’s privatisation ‘a colossal failure’

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) privatisation “has been a colossal failure”, a union leader blasted yesterday, adding: “Aliv’s eating our lunch with ease.” The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) privatisation “has been a colossal failure”, a union leader blasted yesterday, adding: “Aliv’s eating our lunch with ease.”

Kerzner back with new Baha Mar bid

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday reiterated his firm belief that a Baha Mar resolution was “very close”, disclosing that Sol Kerzner had returned with a revised bid.

BISX predicts record listings year for 2015

The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) yesterday predicted that 2015 will be its “best year ever” for new listings, having taken less than four months to match last year’s total.

1600 SHADES OF GREY

IT was the quintessential, pre-Valentine girls’ night out event, complete with laughter, witty repartee, a male auction and prizes and surprises.

BTC tried to cut 200 jobs

THE government intervened when the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) wanted to cut staff by 200 people last year, Labour Minister Shane Gibson said yesterday, adding that there is nothing the Christie administration can do now to prevent the impending loss of at least 150 workers from the company in March.

T.U.C. president blasts govt over Sandals dispute

PRESIDENT of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) Obie Ferguson castigated the Christie administration yesterday over its handling of a union dispute at the Sandals Royal Bahamian resort, asserting that “gullible” and “compromised” politicians are failing the electorate.

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