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Two walk free in 2016 killing

THE Court of Appeal yesterday overturned the murder and manslaughter sentences of two men accused of stabbing and killing another man in 2016, after the accused men argued that the trial judge failed to use his discretion when he allowed a statement from a witness who did not appear in court into evidence.

Raw Talent: Johnson to join pro basketball academy in France

THE Raw Talent organisation continues to provide an alternative path for young Bahamian athletes to professional basketball.

EDITORIAL: Knocking down shanty towns alone won’t solve anything

IMMIGRATION and work permits have been thrown again into the spotlight – not least by the arrival of more than 100 Mexican workers bound for employment at Baker’s Bay, and the concern from the public over whether those were jobs that could have been done by Bahamians instead.

Minister warning over shanty towns

ANY non-governmental organisation found employing or helping undocumented migrants build illegal structures on government land will be dealt with according to the law, according to Works Minister Desmond Bannister. His comments came after he told re

Realtor 'bombed' by buyer interest surge

A prominent Bahamian realtor yesterday said he is “getting bombed” by a surge in buyer interest and visits that has taken him by surprise since the borders opened.Peter Dupuch, founder and president of ERA Dupuch Real Estate, told Tribune Business th

Dorian forces insurer into first-ever reserve release

A Bahamian insurer yesterday revealed it made the first-ever “catastrophe reserves” release in its 25-year history due to Hurricane Dorian’s $200m-plus claims.Timothy Ingraham, Summit Insurance’s president, told Tribune Business that the property and

NO DOCUMENTS? DON’T HIRE THEM: Bannister challenges employers over using no-work visa ‘migrants’

WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister said yesterday Bahamians should reflect on hiring undocumented immigrants this independence season as he discussed the threat of a shanty town on Abaco.

RBDF launches investigation into damaged boat

THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force has launched an investigation after one of its vessels was damaged on its way to Marsh Harbour, Abaco on Friday morning. This comes after a local tabloid reported that HMBS Nassau allegedly hit “a sandbank in low tide

Treasurer blasts govt on financial resource failure

The Public Treasury’s top official blasted the government for failing to provide sufficient resources to improve financial management and cash flow. Eugenia Cartwright, the treasurer, in a memorandum that was revealed with yesterday’s publication of

Insurers warned: Do not keep 'eggs in one basket'

A top insurer says Bahamian underwriters will find it increasingly difficult to survive “long-term” unless they diversify into other territories.Patrick Ward, Bahamas First’s president and chief executive, told Tribune Business in a recent interview

Abaco struggles to find new workers

Abaco's labour shortages are causing post-Dorian reconstruction prices to "skyrocket" by at least 25 percent, the island's Chamber of Commerce chief warned yesterday.

Weir had a very ‘productive’ tenure as BLTA president

AS she demitted office, having served as president of the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association for the past two years plus, Darnette Weir revealed that she had a very “productive” tenure.

AID sales up 20% - but drop off imminent

A major Bahamian retailer says its 20 percent "better than normal" sales performance has given it sufficient optimism to move ahead with an $8.2m investment.

Digital B$ rolled-out nationally by Q3 end

The Central Bank’s digital currency will be made available nationwide by the 2020 third quarter’s close, the deputy prime minister said yesterday. Unveiling reforms to the financial services regulatory regime in the House of Assembly, K Peter Turnqu

Mexican hirings ‘a slap in the face’

IMMIGRATION Minister Elsworth Johnson has defended the government’s decision to grant over 100 work permits to Mexican construction workers who entered the country last week to work at the Baker’s Bay Golf & Ocean Club resort in Abaco.

Gardiner obliterates Brown’s national record in the 300m

Add the Bahamas men’s national 300 metre record to the list of accomplishments for Steven Gardiner.

BLTA: Newton’s entire slate of officers elected unopposed

AFTER a landslide victory for the president’s post, Perry Newton’s entire slate of officers went in unopposed during the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s election of officers at the annual general meeting.

Exuma set for critical infrastructure upgrade

Exuma’s crumbling roads are on track for a much-needed upgrade after aging beyond their 15-year useful life span.David Cox, the Ministry of Works’ senior engineer for the Family Islands, said the condition of the island’s roads ranged from fair to po

Abaco alarm over new shanty construction

ABACO residents are again sounding the alarm over unsanctioned construction in shanty town communities on the island, saying it is unfair some people are being allowed certain liberties, while others are being treated like “fourth class citizens” in

Programme to address domestic violence with men and boys

THE Spouses of Caribbean Leaders Action Network (SCLAN) will initiate a programme at the end of this month to address domestic violence with men and boys, according to Patricia Minnis. Outside of Cabinet on Tuesday, Social Services Minister Frankie

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